China’s population continues to shrink. Government statistics released on Monday revealed the population fell for the fourth straight year to 1.4 billion.
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China’s Birthrate Plunges to Lowest Level Since 1949
With fewer babies and more deaths, China’s population fell for a fourth straight year as policymakers face a demographic crisis in the making.
Factory explosion in China’s Inner Mongolia region kills 2 and hospitalizes 84
Chinese police have detained those in charge of a steel factory in Inner Mongolia after an explosion killed two people. The blast left 84 others hospitalized.
Can Trip.com recover after Beijing gives it the ‘Jack Ma’ treatment?
In 2021, Alibaba (BABA) founder Jack Ma publicly criticized Chinese regulators, sparking a massive backlash. He effectively vanished into exile for months as authorities launched an antitrust investigation into Alibaba for alleged monopolistic practices.
China’s Population Shrinks Again as Policies Fail to Reverse Decline
With fewer babies and more deaths, China’s population fell for a fourth straight year as policymakers face a demographic crisis in the making.
Factory explosion in China kills two, injures 84
A huge explosion at a factory in northern China has killed two people and injured 84 others, with five people still missing, state media reported. The blast happened at around 15:00 local time (07:00 GMT)…
U.S. Blockade Shuts Off China, Cuba From Venezuelan Oil
Only U.S.-bound tankers of crude have left the oil-exporting country since the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, a new report says.
Mr. Carney Goes to Beijing
The trip, a whirlwind of meetings with Chinese industry and top government officials, conveyed how the prime minister is viewing the wider world.
Walking near towers in Nanshan Shenzhen
Step into the heart of Shenzhen’s Nanshan District — a business and tech hub known for its stunning skyscrapers, modern streets, and futuristic vibes. This walking tour gives you a front-row look at …
China norovirus: After the coronavirus, a new disaster has struck China; 103 children have contracted the norovirus!
What Is Norovirus Infection? The coronavirus that originated in China has wreaked havoc across the world. Now, another virus has emerged in China. Let us explain it in detail. Norovirus Outbreak in a …
Exploring a busy hub in Shenzhen Nanshan
Walk through one of the busiest pedestrian corridors in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District — a covered urban tunnel where architecture, daily life, and modern retail meet. This vibrant stretch is filled with …
China-focused hedge funds surged in 2025. Here’s who won big.
The average fund invested in China in 2025 made close to 18%, according to Hedge Fund Research.
Beijing pours cash into Belt and Road financing in global resources grab
China’s flagship overseas infrastructure finance programme the Belt and Road Initiative increased by three-quarters to a record $213.5bn in 2025 as Beijing sought to take advantage of wavering US …
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