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2024-11-15 02:01:06

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China’s retail sales continued to improve in October following the raft of stimulus policies, but property investment remained a drag.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3286646/chinas-retail-sales-growth-hits-7-month-high-stimulus-property-drag-continues?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-11-09 06:56:50

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China’s largest e-commerce firm was slipping in the war for consumers’ wallets. Then it reshaped its relationship with merchants.
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3285831/alibaba-sellers-are-getting-sweeter-deal-singles-day-new-policies-bear-fruit?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-11-09 06:56:50

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First woman to be gatekeeper to the president was also part of Donald Trump’s first successful White House bid in 2016.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3285881/who-trumps-chief-staff-susie-wiles-and-how-important-role?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-11-08 22:53:47

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Gao Haoxiang, 19, did not plead guilty or not guilty to charges that could see him sentenced to up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3285867/chinese-student-accused-voting-illegally-us-stood-mute-court?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-11-08 22:01:46

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Shinzo Abe, Japanese prime minister during Trump’s first term, is cited as an example of how to work with the US president-elect.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3285866/how-should-indo-pacific-leaders-deal-trump-20-analysts-suggest-getting-personal?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-11-08 22:01:46

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Beijing’s reluctance to embrace strong measures to rapidly turn the tide of its sluggish economy keeps markets, consumers and analysts waiting in wonder.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3285842/chinas-stimulus-strategy-while-not-whatever-it-takes-seen-long-and-intact?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-11-08 21:31:37

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The new US president is likely to negotiate a second-phase trade deal, seek China’s help to end wars, and keep the Taiwan status quo.
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3285621/transactional-trump-may-well-improve-us-china-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-29 06:10:01

China to send youngest crew, including nuclear rocket scientist, to space station
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Wang Haoze, 34, the only female space flight engineer in China, will be aboard Shenzhou-19 spaceship when it launches early on Wednesday.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3284283/china-send-youngest-crew-including-nuclear-rocket-scientist-space-station?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-29 01:45:01

Brazil backs away from joining China’s belt and road but keeps funding door ajar
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Brazil’s announcement contradicts Beijing’s plans to make the initiative’s expansion a centrepiece of Xi’s November visit.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3284244/brazil-backs-away-joining-chinas-belt-and-road-keeps-funding-door-ajar?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-28 21:40:02

US to ban outbound investments in China’s semiconductors, AI over national security
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From January 2, engagement involving ‘defined set of technologies and products’ is prohibited to guard against fuelling PLA’s modernisation.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3284234/us-ban-outbound-investments-chinas-semiconductors-ai-over-national-security?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-28 21:15:01

Mexico warns US ban on Chinese car tech could hurt its automotive industry
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US proposal would effectively ban the import of Chinese-brand vehicles – even if they were assembled in Mexico.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3284231/mexico-warns-us-ban-chinese-car-tech-could-hurt-its-automotive-industry?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-28 17:25:01

US pledges millions to modernise Philippine coastguard over ‘shared maritime concerns’
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Without naming Beijing, long-time allies discuss ways for ‘two sides to jointly address current challenges’, especially in South China Sea.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3284227/us-pledges-millions-modernise-philippine-coastguard-over-shared-maritime-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-28 13:10:01

Chances of all-out war over Taiwan are ‘slim’, says US envoy
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De facto ambassador Raymond Greene says US military and Taipei’s military reforms help deter attacks from mainland China.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3284212/chances-all-out-war-over-taiwan-are-slim-says-us-envoy?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-28 13:05:02

China shifts supply-chain focus to ‘least-developed countries’ for November expo
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Second edition of China International Supply Chain Expo will see more help given to institutions and companies from the African Union, as geopolitics weigh on trade.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3284196/china-shifts-supply-chain-focus-least-developed-countries-november-expo?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-28 12:05:01

Chinese plane designed to travel twice as fast as Concorde completes test flight
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After testing prototype, Space Transportation says it aims to have a full-sized supersonic passenger jet ready for its maiden flight in 2027.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3284206/chinese-plane-designed-travel-twice-fast-concorde-completes-test-flight?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-28 10:20:01

Chinese government workers call up women to urge pregnancy in latest birth rate push
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A national grass roots campaign to gauge sentiment and create pregnancy incentives is running into lingering resentment and worry, officials say.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3284192/chinese-government-workers-call-women-urge-pregnancy-latest-birth-rate-push?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-28 10:05:00

China’s idyllic Xinjiang grasslands hid a salty soiled secret that’s been solved
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Years of research have yielded productive plains that offer China more food security in the face of geopolitical upheaval and extreme weather.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3284167/chinas-idyllic-xinjiang-grasslands-hid-salty-soiled-secret-thats-been-solved?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-28 09:20:01

Chinese police detain Halloween party-goers in crackdown in Shanghai
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Detained revellers were reportedly required to register their names, IDs and phone numbers before being released.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3284172/chinese-police-detain-halloween-party-goers-crackdown-shanghai?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-28 08:05:01

China’s critical mineral dominance puts Washington’s supply chain hopes at risk
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Study finds Chinese control of cobalt and other resources from Africa may be a complication for US de-risking plans.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3284132/chinas-critical-mineral-dominance-puts-washingtons-supply-chain-hopes-risk?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-28 07:35:01

Here’s how US billionaires and their staff are approaching the 2024 election
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From Silicon Valley to Wall Street, some company executives are mega donors while others are staying neutral.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3284144/heres-how-us-billionaires-and-their-staff-are-approaching-2024-election?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-28 06:30:00

China’s property market shows signs of recovery as deals surge in top cities
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Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen are on the way to recording multi-month highs in property transactions.
https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3284127/chinas-property-market-shows-signs-recovery-deals-surge-top-cities?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-28 05:40:01

First US national security memo on AI sparks fear of escalating tech war with China
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Jake Sullivan mentioned China when introducing document, saying US is concerned about its AI use to undermine security of US and its allies.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3284118/first-us-national-security-memo-ai-sparks-fear-escalating-tech-war-china?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-28 05:10:01

China’s steel and oil industries face mounting losses amid economic slowdown
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China steel’s industry racked up losses of US$5 billion from January to September, while the oil sector’s losses widened to US$4.5 billion.
https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3284117/chinas-steel-and-oil-industries-face-mounting-losses-amid-economic-slowdown?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-28 04:55:00

PetroChina to downsize in northern China, shut its Dalian refinery in 2025, sources say
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PetroChina plans to shut its Dalian refinery, with the capacity of 410,000 barrels per day, or 3 per cent of China’s total refinery output, around mid-2025, sources said.
https://www.scmp.com/business/commodities/article/3284115/petrochina-downsize-northern-china-shut-its-dalian-refinery-2025-sources-say?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-28 03:45:01

How US election may affect Singapore, Chinese rice wine: 5 weekend reads you missed
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From Singapore trying to navigate US-China rivalry to the bittersweet side of rice wine at weddings, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3284103/how-us-election-may-affect-singapore-chinese-rice-wine-5-weekend-reads-you-missed?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-28 01:35:01

Does Hong Kong want a ‘silver economy’ or to send seniors to the mainland?
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The city needs a coherent approach if it wants to tap into the economic potential of its senior citizens.
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3283805/does-hong-kong-want-silver-economy-or-send-seniors-mainland?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-27 23:30:02

Chinese hackers collected audio from unnamed Trump campaign adviser: reports
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The Washington Post reported that the hackers were able to access unencrypted communications, such as text messages, of the unnamed adviser.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3284088/chinese-hackers-collected-audio-unnamed-trump-campaign-adviser-reports?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-27 21:35:01

As Brics leads Global South in open engagement, US has much to learn
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As US-China rivalry hinders our ability to deal with crises, Brics is using open engagement to help create a more equitable international order.
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3283572/brics-leads-global-south-open-engagement-us-has-much-learn?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-27 11:10:02

China on course for record harvest in boost for food security drive
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Minister says the country is set to produce more than 700 million tonnes of grain for the first time despite extreme weather events.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3284063/china-course-record-harvest-boost-food-security-drive?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-27 08:45:00

China property: Sunac’s One Sino Park project in Shanghai sells out in three hours
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All 158 units in the project in Dongjiadu, Huangpu district, were sold, fetching the developer US$825.8 million.
https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3284054/china-property-sunacs-one-sino-park-project-shanghai-sells-out-three-hours?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-27 04:45:01

Mainland China lashes out at US$2 billion American arms package for Taiwan
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Beijing said the deal, which includes an advanced missile defence system, undermines ‘China’s sovereignty and security interests’.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3284036/mainland-china-lashes-out-us2bn-american-arms-package-taiwan?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-27 04:05:00

Consulate attack highlights China’s ‘delicate’ balancing act in Myanmar
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Blast raises doubt over whether military government can protect Chinese assets and comes ahead of possible China visit by junta chief, analysts say.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3284004/consulate-attack-highlights-chinas-delicate-balancing-act-myanmar?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-27 01:05:01

China leveraging Laos to link up its Southeast Asian economic interests
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Premier Li Qiang visited Laos earlier this month, with the relatively undeveloped and small Southeast Asia nation seen as key to China’s plans in the region.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3283908/china-leveraging-laos-link-its-southeast-asian-economic-interests?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-27 01:05:01

Car review: Xpeng’s G6 has ‘slight edge’ over Tesla’s Model Y with ‘fool’s errand’ lidar
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The G6 sports-utility vehicle, launched in June 2023, is the vanguard of Xpeng’s push into Hong Kong’s right-hand drive market with its larger sibling the X9 people-mover.
https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3283974/car-review-xpengs-g6-has-slight-edge-over-teslas-model-y-fools-errand-lidar?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-26 21:30:01

G7 to take new steps to curb Russian sanctions evasion
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Finance ministers of G7 nations say they are responding to purchasers of Russian oil, including China, who do not respect a price cap.
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3284021/g7-take-new-steps-curb-russian-sanctions-evasion?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-26 18:45:02

US approves US$2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan including advanced missile defence system
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The National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) has been battle-tested in Ukraine.
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3284020/us-approves-us2-billion-arms-sales-taiwan-including-advanced-missile-defence-system?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-26 14:05:01

China’s leader has a new military secretary, state TV video of rocket force visit suggests
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Signs are that Fang Yongxiang, 58, seen by Xi Jinping’s side on at least two military visits, is the new CMC general office director.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3283558/chinas-leader-has-new-military-secretary-state-tv-video-rocket-force-visit-suggests?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-26 13:05:01

China’s giant AG600 seaplane rises to take-off and landing speed test, Avic says
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Amphibious aircraft completes highest risk assessments, moving a big step closer to market.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3283996/chinas-giant-ag600-seaplane-rises-take-and-landing-speed-test-avic-says?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-26 12:05:01

Top Chinese military commander visits Vietnam for talks on closer cooperation
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Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission, met Hanoi’s top leader and other senior figures during his visit.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3283994/top-chinese-military-commander-visits-vietnam-talks-closer-cooperation?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-26 10:05:01

Chinese study on depression sheds new light on those most at risk of death
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CDC research challenges assumption that more advantaged men are in less danger than women or less-educated people.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3283893/chinese-study-depression-sheds-new-light-those-most-risk-death?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-26 06:10:01

China’s GPS rival secures US$1.78 billion as BeiDou system widens reach
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BeiDou, China’s satellite navigation system, is continuing its global expansion with numerous investment deals signed at high-profile event.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3283950/chinas-gps-rival-secures-us178-deals-beidou-system-widens-reach?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-25 21:55:02

Janet Yellen, senior China finance minister discuss Beijing’s ambitious stimulus measures
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Discontented US Treasury chief reiterates Washington’s concerns about industrial overcapacity and impact on American workers and firms.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3283961/janet-yellen-senior-china-finance-minister-discuss-beijings-ambitious-stimulus-measures?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-25 21:40:01

China-India border detente paves way for a more balanced world order
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While Beijing and New Delhi have their own interests in settling tensions, greater cooperation is a net positive for the Global South.
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3283551/china-india-border-detente-paves-way-more-balanced-world-order?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-25 21:25:02

China assails US trade official for warning Brazil about joining belt and road plan
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After US Trade Representative Katherine Tai suggests Brasilia ‘weigh the risks’, Chinese embassy calls her remarks ‘disrespectful’.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3283958/china-assails-us-trade-official-warning-brazil-about-joining-belt-and-road-plan?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-25 20:55:04

US coastguard eyes China, Russia in making Indo-Pacific ‘a top regional priority’
https://cdn.i-scmp.com/sites/default/files/styles/1280x720/public/d8/images/canvas/2024/10/26/9a256b5b-1b96-4862-abe2-278a3540a338_596fbcd0.jpg?itok=w_LaGewU
Geostrategic importance and criticality to global trade cited amid ‘active’ cooperation this year between Beijing and Moscow in Arctic Ocean.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3283956/us-coastguard-eyes-china-russia-making-indo-pacific-top-regional-priority?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-25 18:50:01

Chinese hackers targeted phones used by Trump and Vance, US report says
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The perpetrators tapped into Verizon’s network in their bid to access devices used by the Republican nominee and his running mate.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3283955/chinese-hackers-targeted-phones-used-trump-and-vance-us-report-says?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-25 13:05:04

China approves 128 titles in October, including hit Korean game Goddess of Victory: Nikke
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Goddess of Victory: Nikke and Supercell’s Squad Busters, both distributed in China by Tencent, were approved by the gaming regulator.
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3283940/china-approves-128-titles-october-including-hit-korean-game-goddess-victory-nikke?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-25 13:05:03

China counts on sales season to coax cautious consumers into spending spree
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Singles’ Day – China’s largest retail event – began early this year, prompting record courier activity as consumers pounce on deals.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3283897/china-counts-sales-season-coax-cautious-consumers-spending-spree?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-25 12:45:01

China Geological Survey’s former head Zhong Ziran charged with state secrets leak, bribery
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Zhong Ziran, 62, is most senior among government officials at natural resources agencies to have faced corruption probes in recent months.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3283933/china-geological-surveys-former-head-zhong-ziran-charged-state-secrets-leak-bribery?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-25 12:45:01

Chinese EV maker GAC to invest in Europe even after report that Beijing is against plan
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‘A final decision will be made if there is substantial demand,’ GAC says.
https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3283923/chinese-ev-maker-gac-invest-europe-even-after-report-beijing-against-plan?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-25 12:10:03

Taiwan could be ‘toast’ if Trump wins: former US national security adviser John Bolton
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Remarks by former aide mirror concern in Taipei over whether second Trump presidency would help defend Taiwan in event of cross-strait conflict.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3283928/taiwan-could-be-toast-if-trump-wins-former-us-national-security-adviser-john-bolton?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-25 11:10:01

China’s hottest ‘iron rice bowl’ job for 2025 has more than 10,000 applicants
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Millions register for upcoming guokao exam that will fill 39,700 civil service positions at government agencies and public institutions.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3283920/chinas-hottest-iron-rice-bowl-job-2025-has-more-10000-applicants?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-25 10:20:00

Chinese space tourism set for 2027 take-off with aerospace firm offering US$210,000 seats
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Deep Blue Aerospace sold 2 tickets for a trip it says features at least 5 minutes of weightlessness in outer space.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3283890/chinese-space-tourism-set-2027-take-aerospace-firm-offering-us210000-seats?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-25 09:25:01

Chinese and Russian coastguard chiefs call for more cooperation on ‘far seas’
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Talks in Beijing follow joint patrols in Arctic and northern Pacific oceans last month.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3283880/chinese-and-russian-coastguard-chiefs-call-more-cooperation-far-seas?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-25 08:20:02

Star Chinese fund manager bets on Alibaba, liquor stocks for shareholder returns
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Zhang Kun of E Fund Management sees high returns, dividends in technology and consumer stocks.
https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3283850/star-chinese-fund-manager-bets-alibaba-liquor-stocks-shareholder-returns?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-25 08:20:02

China’s top legislature to meet November 4-8, as market awaits stimulus plans
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Agenda includes discussion of financial work and review of law revisions.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3283851/chinas-top-legislature-meet-november-4-8-market-awaits-stimulus-plans?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-25 08:05:01

South China Sea: Vietnam’s growing Spratly outposts spark flashpoint concern in China
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Despite high-level dialogues, sea face-offs between Beijing and Hanoi are not only persistent but likely to escalate in future: academic.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3283834/south-china-sea-vietnams-growing-spratly-outposts-spark-flashpoint-concern-china?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-25 05:50:01

Mainland China’s latest Taiwan military drills condemned by European Parliament
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MEPs throw their support behind Taipei in landslide vote on motion accusing Beijing of ‘constant distortion’ of UN resolution.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3283811/mainland-chinas-latest-taiwan-military-drills-condemned-european-parliament?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-25 05:10:00

China satellites ‘at risk’ as debris count from Intelsat explosion rises
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Chinese weather, navigation and communications systems among hundreds of spacecraft in geostationary orbit that could be affected.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3283790/china-satellites-risk-debris-count-intelsat-explosion-rises?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-25 04:35:00

China sees ‘sudden’ rise in sea water, jobs for Hong Kong top talents: SCMP’s 7 highlights
https://cdn.i-scmp.com/sites/default/files/styles/1280x720/public/d8/images/canvas/2024/10/25/415784df-120c-45fe-bb0f-2ccf8734cc5d_131f998f.jpg?itok=q_HSZC6o
From top talents in Hong Kong struggling to find work to backlash over eating hotpot in an electric vehicle, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3283634/china-sees-sudden-rise-sea-water-jobs-hong-kong-top-talents-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-25 03:05:01

Excavation begins below East China Sea for undersea high-speed railway tunnel
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Jintang tunnel will link Ningbo and Zhoushan islands in China’s east and is expected to be built by the end of 2026.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3283727/excavation-begins-below-east-china-sea-undersea-high-speed-railway-tunnel?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-24 23:05:01

Huawei staff arrives at new mega-campus, hub of China’s tech drive
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The sprawling research and development complex is set to play an important role in the nation’s push towards self-reliance.
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3283700/huawei-staff-arrives-new-mega-campus-hub-chinas-tech-drive?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-24 22:05:01

Chinese investment banks turn inward as global dreams fade from view
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Exercising caution, China’s investment firms are scaling back their global ambitions and expanding through mergers instead.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3283690/chinese-investment-banks-turn-inward-global-dreams-fade-view?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-24 21:30:01

Number of Chinese migrants at US southern border drops to lowest count of the year
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Border crossings in September fell to 1,326 Chinese nationals, a 40 per cent decline from the 2,198 recorded in June.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3283762/number-chinese-migrants-us-southern-border-drops-lowest-count-year?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-24 20:35:01

Vladimir Putin says no Brics plan to create alternative to Swift banking system
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Russian leader and bloc’s joint declaration indicate member countries recognise benefits of more transparent cross-border payment scheme.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3283760/vladimir-putin-says-no-brics-plan-create-alternative-swift-banking-system?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-24 14:05:02

North Korean forces in Ukraine would put China in a tight spot: analysts
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Reports that Pyongyang troops are assembling in Russia’s Far East and possibly already in Ukraine will be met with unease in Beijing.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3283672/north-korean-forces-ukraine-would-put-china-tight-spot-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-24 13:35:02

TikTok owner ByteDance faces flagging growth as e-commerce rivals, geopolitics take toll
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ByteDance has faced ‘significantly’ slower revenue growth this year, according to media reports, as it struggles to get TikTok Shop to take off.
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3283710/tiktok-owner-bytedance-faces-flagging-growth-e-commerce-rivals-geopolitics-take-toll?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-24 12:20:01

Involution? The biggest threat to China’s quantum computing field is internal risk: expert
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China has a critical need for top hi-tech talent, but must overcome internal risks that hinder inspiration and ingenuity, leading academic says.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3283730/involution-biggest-threat-chinas-quantum-computing-field-internal-risk-expert?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-24 12:00:02

China looks to Indonesia for diplomatic resolution after coastguards’ Natuna encounters
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Jakarta says a Chinese ship was escorted away twice from the contested waters this week after disrupting surveys.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3283728/china-looks-indonesia-diplomatic-resolution-after-coastguards-natuna-encounters?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-24 10:05:01

US to unveil AI national security memo to avoid China’s ‘strategic surprise’ and cut risks
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American official says other countries are modernising military and intelligence through AI, pushing the US to ‘maintain our competitive edge’.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3283702/us-unveil-ai-national-security-memo-avoid-chinas-strategic-surprise-and-cut-risks?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-24 09:05:01

C919 tour gives students a glimpse of China’s ‘road to take-off’
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Students shown the final assembly of China’s C919 home-grown passenger jet as its manufacturing base in Shanghai.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3283680/c919-tour-gives-students-glimpse-chinas-road-take?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-24 09:00:01

Chinese publisher who gave world the 3 Body Problem under corruption probe
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Yao Haijun, deputy editor-in-chief of Science Fiction World, is accused of ‘severe violations of party discipline and the law’.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3283678/chinese-publisher-who-gave-world-3-body-problem-under-corruption-probe?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-24 06:15:02

French Nobel-winning laser scientist Gérard Mourou joins China’s top university
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The renowned physicist is expected to play a crucial role in setting up a cutting-edge international research institute in Beijing.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3283624/french-nobel-winning-laser-scientist-gerard-mourou-joins-chinas-top-university?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-24 05:00:01

China’s President Xi commits to staunch cooperation with Iran amid Mideast conflict
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In first meeting with Iranian President Pezeshkian at Brics sideline, Xi says Gaza ceasefire should occur ‘at the earliest possible date’.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3283628/chinas-president-xi-commits-staunch-cooperation-iran-amid-mideast-conflict?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-24 04:05:01

No let-up likely in EU trade battle with China as commission nominees take tough stand
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Senior officials nominated to help run European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen echo her confrontational approach to China.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3283573/no-let-likely-eu-trade-battle-china-commission-nominees-take-tough-stand?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-24 02:40:01

What caused an unexpected, record-setting tidal event on China’s east coast?
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Monday’s unforeseen extreme weather event left much of the east coast under water as experts looked for answers.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3283581/what-caused-unexpected-record-setting-tidal-event-chinas-east-coast?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-24 01:05:02

China’s stimulus salvo enters second month: our overview, and what comes next
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After one month of rapid-fire economic stimulus, we look at China’s plan of action and survey what might be in the pipeline.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3283561/chinas-stimulus-salvo-enters-second-month-our-overview-and-what-comes-next?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-23 22:15:01

Could US-China military ties endure the turbulence of another Trump presidency?
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Former president’s ‘dramatic’ differences with top US officials offer insights and caution for potential future of US-China military relations, analysts say.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3283595/could-us-china-military-ties-endure-turbulence-another-trump-presidency?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-23 21:25:01

Jake Sullivan defends US tariffs as a necessary response to China’s trade practices
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US national security adviser favours targeted duties as Donald Trump campaigns on raising them to 60 per cent on all Chinese imports.
https://www.scmp.com/news/us/us-elections/article/3283594/jake-sullivan-defends-us-tariffs-necessary-response-chinas-trade-practices?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-23 20:45:02

Brazil’s Lula plans state visit for China’s Xi and talks in Amazon with US’ Biden
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Xi Jinping gets state visit in place of Biden, who will not make it to Brasilia.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3283593/brazils-lula-plans-state-visit-chinas-xi-and-talks-amazon-us-biden?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-23 20:40:01

Defend euro against China-Russia push for alternative currency: Europe’s bank chief
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Next US leader also urged to weigh negative impacts of American and EU trade ‘restrictions and barriers’ on economic growth and inflation.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3283591/defend-euro-against-china-russia-push-alternative-currency-europes-bank-chief?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-23 16:15:00

Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi meet, two days after a China-India border deal
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Chinese and Indian leaders hold in-person talks on sidelines of Brics summit in Kazan, Russia, their first since deadly 2020 Himalayan clash.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3283586/xi-jinping-and-narendra-modi-meet-two-days-after-china-india-border-deal?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-23 13:55:01

Chinese leader Xi Jinping urges Brics to lead ‘urgent’ international finance reform
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Xi tells annual summit in Russia that the bloc of emerging economies should also lead the way in overhauling global governance.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3283579/chinese-leader-xi-jinping-urges-brics-lead-urgent-international-finance-reform?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-23 13:05:04

Tech war: TSMC chips found in Huawei’s AI processors open firms to fresh scrutiny
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TSMC has denied that it sold chips to Huawei after TechInsights found that Huawei’s Ascend 910B had components from the Taiwanese firm.
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3283543/tech-war-tsmc-chips-found-huaweis-ai-processors-open-firms-fresh-scrutiny?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-23 13:05:04

China’s Canton Fair, barometer of foreign trade, shows US, EU buyers may lose interest
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Exporters see emerging markets becoming more important to Chinese businesses, despite smaller profit margins and increased payment risks.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3283530/chinas-canton-fair-barometer-foreign-trade-shows-us-eu-buyers-may-lose-interest?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-23 12:20:02

China’s space programme targeted by ‘audacity’ of foreign agents, anti-spy agency warns
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Ministry of State Security warns that foreign agents are targeting space scientists and researchers to steal information from China.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3283525/chinas-space-programme-targeted-audacity-foreign-agents-anti-spy-agency-warns?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-23 11:55:02

Why does China punish foreigners for taking drugs in other places (even where it’s legal)?
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A senior Volkswagen executive was detained and expelled from the country after returning from a trip to Thailand, where cannabis is legal.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3283565/why-does-china-punish-foreigners-taking-drugs-other-places-even-where-its-legal?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-23 09:50:01

Chinese solar stocks jump on rumours Beijing will stifle excess supply, price war
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Moves, if implemented, would end price war and eliminate less-capable firms that churn out low-quality equipment, analyst says.
https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3283527/chinese-solar-stocks-jump-rumours-beijing-will-stifle-excess-supply-price-war?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-23 08:35:01

When it comes to China, Britain must play smart, not be emotional
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If the West attempts to make China a pariah, the world’s second largest economy will be left with no option but to lean towards Russia.
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3283277/when-it-comes-china-britain-must-play-smart-not-be-emotional?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-23 06:15:02

Will stimulus package help China’s local governments pay bills?
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Government adviser describes local governments’ arrears in accounts payable to enterprises as ‘shocking’.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3283483/will-stimulus-package-help-chinas-local-governments-pay-bills?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-23 04:20:01

China’s stock markets could enjoy ‘instant’ boost from 2 trillion yuan fund: think tank
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Institute of Finance and Banking under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences says the fund would enhance the stability of the capital market and promote steady growth.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3283472/chinas-stock-markets-could-enjoy-instant-boost-2-trillion-yuan-fund-think-tank?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-23 04:05:01

Could Ugandan rail deal convince China to help get Kenyan project back on track?
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A recently announced rail project in Uganda could have wide-ranging implications for neighbouring Kenya, observers say.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3282745/could-ugandan-rail-deal-convince-china-help-get-kenyan-project-back-track?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-23 03:35:01

Doomed US submarine, quantum computer hacking experiment: 7 science highlights
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From a declassified Chinese operation to possible building blocks for a lunar base, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3283348/doomed-us-submarine-quantum-computer-hacking-experiment-7-science-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-23 01:50:01

China and Vatican agree to extend deal on bishop appointments for 4 more years
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The 2018 agreement allows Beijing to nominate candidates to fill vacant sees but critics say it has ‘sold out’ China’s underground Catholics.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3283452/china-and-vatican-agree-extend-deal-bishop-appointments-4-more-years?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-22 23:05:02

Vietnamese lobsters claw back to prominence in China after temporary dip
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Following a sharp decline last year, China’s imports of lobsters from Vietnam have returned to healthy levels with the same speed.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3283415/vietnamese-lobsters-claw-back-prominence-china-after-temporary-dip?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-22 19:05:01

German Volkswagen executive Jochen Sengpiehl expelled from China over positive drug test
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He was detained for over 10 days after officials said they detected traces of cannabis and cocaine in his blood on his return from Thailand.
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3283439/german-volkswagen-executive-jochen-sengpiehl-expelled-china-over-positive-drug-test?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-22 16:15:03

China and Russia at Brics summit vow stronger cooperation for ‘fair world order’
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Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet for third time in person this year as bloc of emerging economies seeks to counter Western-led world order.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3283434/china-and-russia-brics-summit-vow-stronger-cooperation-fair-world-order?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-22 14:35:02

Why US election winner might find North Korea its ‘most dangerous flashpoint’ with China
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Kim Jong-un’s ratcheting up of nuclear tensions may leave China in a no-win situation as he seeks to pile pressure on the next president.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3283359/why-us-election-winner-might-find-north-korea-its-most-dangerous-flashpoint-china?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-22 13:20:02

Further curbs on tech, military exports to China leave US businesses dazed
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US businesses with a China footprint are preparing for more rough times as further restrictions on tech exports are set to take effect.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3283399/further-curbs-tech-military-exports-china-leave-us-businesses-dazed?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-22 12:45:02

China-led study that restarted pig’s brain offers hope for heart attack treatment
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Experiment suggests liver could be key to restarting neural activities, a discovery that could pave the way for new cardiac treatments.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3283417/china-led-study-restarted-pigs-brain-offers-hope-heart-attack-treatment?utm_source=rss_feed