China is putting more military and political pressure on Taiwan and its new president, whose rhetoric has been sharper than his predecessor’s.
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A small town in China’s Henan was lashed by almost a year’s worth of rain in one day as the extreme storms that battered the south this summer shift to the central and northern provinces.
China tries to hit more birds with one stone in property rescue push
After Beijing ordered Chinese cities to buy newly-completed apartments and turn them into affordable housing, the first steps they took were to unveil plans to broaden eligibility for subsidies and …
Loneliness in China spurs growth of companionship economy
The psychology major at a university in south-western Sichuan province started working part-time as a “pei liao” – or conversation buddy – in April 2023, a few months after China abruptly lifted its …
Beijing shuts train lines as rain arrives in China’s north
BEIJING, July 16 (Reuters) – Beijing temporarily shut on Tuesday numerous train lines in the suburban areas around the Chinese capital after issuing an early warning for thunderstorms and flash floods …
Gaps in ceasefire talks bridgeable as Hamas and Fatah prepare to meet in Beijing next week
US military confirms Houthi attacks on vessels in Red Sea • Former captive in Gaza calls for hostages’ release …
UNICEF, WHO call for step-up in child vaccinations stalled after COVID-19 pandemic
Two UN agencies on Monday called for a catch-up in child immunization, warning global vaccinations of children stalled last year, leaving 2.7 million unvaccinated or with insufficient inoculations.
Two ETFs Focused on Saudi Stocks Debut in Shanghai, Shenzhen
(Bloomberg) — Two exchange-traded funds focused on Saudi Arabian stocks debuting today in Shanghai and Shenzhen will give Chinese investors an option to bet on equities in the oil rich nation as both …
‘Rocket street’ project launched in Beijing
Beijing has launched a “rocket street” project, aiming to establish a national-level scientific research and production hub to support China’s commercial space development. The “Beijing Rocket Street …
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China’s rich are cautious about flaunting their wealth as the economy faces headwinds, putting the country’s luxury market under pressure.
EU Commissioners boycott meetings in Hungary over Orban’s trips to Moscow and Beijing
Initially, he traveled to Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, then went to Moscow and Beijing. In Ukraine, Russia, and China, the Hungarian leader discussed Russia’s war against Ukraine. As President Zelenskyy stated…
EU officials to boycott Hungarian presidency over Orbán’s visits to Moscow, Beijing
Top EU officials will boycott Hungary’s six-month presidency of the European Council following Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s controversial visits to Moscow and Beijing, a spokesperson for the European …
