BBC Sport looks back to the 2008 Beijing Olympics when Usain Bolt completed a brilliant sprint double by smashing the 200m world record. ( read original story …)
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China Becomes First Major Economy to Rebound After Coronavirus
China became the first major economy to grow since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, recording an unexpectedly strong 3.2% expansion in the latest quarter after anti-virus lockdowns were lifted … ( read original story…
China’s economy is seeing an ‘uneven recovery’: Citi
Some economic indicators like factory production seem to be doing much better than other growth indicators like retail sales as China eases lockdowns to contain the coronavirus outbreak, says Johanna … ( read original story…
Asia Pacific stocks slip as China says its second-quarter GDP grew 3.2%; SMIC soars more than 200% in Shanghai debut
Stocks in Asia Pacific were lower in Thursday afternoon trade as investors reacted to a slew of Chinese economic data released earlier. ( read original story …)
China becomes first economy to grow since virus pandemic
China has become the first major economy to grow since the start of the coronavirus pandemic after anti-virus lockdowns were lifted and factories and stores reopened … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus: China Will ‘Absolutely’ Pay A Price For COVID-19 Pandemic, Pompeo Warns
The Trump administration obstinately exists China is mainly to blame for the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc on the United States. ( read original story …)
Dollar firms as weak China retail sales sound warning
U.S. tensions and weak Chinese consumption data knocked investors’ faith in a fairly swift global economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis. ( read original story …)
U.S. to back nations that say China violated their South China Sea claims
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday the United States will support countries that believe China has violated their maritime claims in the South China Sea but suggested it would do so ……
China’s long-term economic growth fundamentals will not change: President Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China’s long-term sound economic growth fundamentals will not change, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Thursday as China reported better-than-expected … ( read original story …)
China summons US ambassador, says US blocks its development
China has accused the U.S. of seeking to obstruct its development with moves to sanction officials who undermine local autonomy in Hong Kong … ( read original story …)
China says its economy grew 3.2% in the second quarter
China reported that the country’s gross domestic product grew by 3.2% in the second quarter of 2020 compared to a year ago. ( read original story …)
China’s second-quarter GDP grows 3.2% year-on-year, beats expectations
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s economy grew 3.2% in the second-quarter from a year earlier, data showed on Thursday, recovering from a record contraction as lockdown measures ended and policymakers … ( read original story …)
Asia Pacific stocks dip as China says its second-quarter GDP grew 3.2%; SMIC soars more than 200% in Shanghai debut
Stocks in Asia Pacific were little changed in Thursday morning trade as investors reacted to a slew of Chinese economic data released earlier. ( read original story …)
