China said that by the end of this year all tertiary level hospitals must offer epidural anesthesia during childbirth, a move it said would help promote a “friendly childbearing environment” for women.
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Stocks rise, dollar tentative ahead of US-China talks outcome
Stocks were buoyant and the dollar remained on guard on Tuesday as trade talks between the United States and China were set to extend to a second day, with tentative signs tensions between the world’s…
China’s electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper – but is there a deeper cost?
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?
Why China Exempted Pharmaceuticals From Retaliatory Tariffs
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Dollar softens as US-China talks take spotlight
The U.S. dollar weakened against most major currencies on Monday, moving in narrow ranges, as market participants consolidated gains racked up following Friday’s better-than-expected U.S. employment report and shifted their focus to pivotal U.
US stocks open muted, awaiting US-China trade news, inflation data and tax bill progress
U.S. stocks open mixed, with inflation data due and possibly, some clarity on where the U.S. and China stand on trade.issues.
China’s Chokehold on This Obscure Mineral Threatens the West’s Militaries
China produces the entire world’s supply of samarium, a rare earth metal that the United States and its allies need to rebuild inventories of fighter jets, missiles and other hardware.
South African rand gains with attention on US-China trade talks
The South African rand strengthened on Monday as markets awaited the outcome of U.S.-China trade talks. At 1515 GMT, the rand traded at 17.7125 against the dollar, about 0.2% stronger than Friday’s close and extending…
Beijing Wraps Up Inaugural ‘Art Season,’ Making Bid to Reclaim Top Spot in China’s Art Economy
With new government support, bigger fairs, and a growing collector base, Beijing is making a major effort to boost its arts economy.
U.S.-China meet for trade talks; travel ban takes effect
Live updates and the latest news as Trump threatens arrest for California officials who impede federal immigration enforcement in Los Angeles and his travel ban goes into effect.
China shuts down AI tools during nationwide college exams
Popular AI apps from Alibaba and ByteDance have disabled features like image recognition to prevent cheating.
Stocks are mixed and S&P 500 hovers near record high as Washington and Beijing discuss trade
US stocks were mixed on Monday and the S&P 500 approached an all-time high as trade talks between the US and China kicked off in London.
Beijing prosecutors ramp up efforts in environmental cases
Beijing prosecutors have stepped up efforts in environmental public interest litigation, using advanced technologies to improve case-handling efficiency, the People’s Procuratorate of Beijing …
