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2024-10-04 13:03:19

How will unconventional tools unveiled by Beijing help support China’s stock markets?
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People’s Bank of China governor says it is the first time central bank has ‘innovated structural monetary policy tools to support the capital market’.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3281089/how-will-unconventional-tools-unveiled-beijing-help-support-chinas-stock-markets?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-04 08:58:23

China, Vietnam drag down Asean+3 economic growth forecast
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Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office revised its growth expectations for China from 5.3 per cent to 5 per cent for this year.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3281097/china-vietnam-drag-down-asean3-economic-growth-forecast?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-04 04:01:33

China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier puts jets through paces after skirting Japanese atoll
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Carrier heads for the Celebes Sea as US and Philippine forces prepare for joint manoeuvres.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3281005/chinas-liaoning-aircraft-carrier-puts-jets-through-paces-after-skirting-japanese-atoll?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-04 02:17:13

What time is it on the moon? China and the US are racing to decide
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The space rivals are spearheading separate initiatives to create time standards that will be used to coordinate international lunar missions.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3280984/what-time-it-moon-china-and-us-are-racing-decide?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-04 00:31:25

China’s fiscal package needs to be sizeable to be effective, maintain momentum: economist
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Leading Chinese economist Mao Zhenhua says China should consider issuing additional long-term treasury bonds following last week’s raft of measures.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3280954/chinas-fiscal-package-needs-be-sizeable-be-effective-maintain-momentum-economist?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-03 22:01:18

Why do so many Chinese officials fall for fake promises of political charlatans?
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Party insiders who should know better are being targeted by tricksters claiming connections and influence, despite crackdowns.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3280533/why-do-so-many-chinese-officials-fall-fake-promises-political-charlatans?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-03 14:01:18

China, EU, must reason their way out of EV dispute, former Merkel adviser says
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Former adviser to German chancellor says dialogue, not punitive tariffs, should be basis for conflict resolution in EU-China dispute.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3280962/china-eu-must-reason-their-way-out-ev-dispute-former-merkel-adviser-says?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-03 11:11:20

China’s National Day box office breaches a billion yuan on day 3, but holiday haul lags
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The second entry in a historical war trilogy leads the way, with a sci-fi action film on its tail, but China’s film industry is still chasing pre-pandemic interest.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3280971/chinas-national-day-box-office-breaches-billion-yuan-day-3-holiday-haul-lags?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-03 10:39:31

Taiwan revives ROC red, white and blue for Double Tenth day as DPP loses legislative sway
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With the KMT at the Yuan’s helm, branding for the events loses the green tinge of the independence-leaning camp.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3280974/taiwan-revives-roc-red-white-and-blue-double-tenth-day-dpp-loses-legislative-sway?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-03 09:01:29

How China’s 2024 stimulus compares with past packages, and what’s next?
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In nominal terms, the massive package has the potential to be China’s biggest ever.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3280948/how-chinas-2024-stimulus-compares-past-packages-and-whats-next?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-03 06:01:24

German foreign minister expected to make crucial visit to China in coming days
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Both sides have ‘plenty to discuss’, says insider, amid EV deliberations in Europe and conflicts in Ukraine and Mideast.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280906/german-foreign-minister-expected-make-crucial-visit-china-coming-days?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-03 04:18:19

EU expected to back tariffs on China-made EVs despite last-gasp German bid to kill them
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Berlin expects the move to be approved despite reports Chancellor Olaf Scholz went ‘ballistic’ in efforts to block.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280867/eu-expected-back-tariffs-china-made-evs-despite-last-gasp-german-bid-kill-them?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-03 02:12:34

China wants to be the voice of the Global South – but is the world ready for change?
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China’s courting of developing nations is part of its goal of seeking a bigger global role amid isolation from the West, analysts say.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280720/china-wants-be-voice-global-south-world-ready-change?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-02 21:43:21

5 Chinese nationals charged with covering up midnight visit to Michigan military site
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The men, who were students in the US at the time, were spotted near Camp Grayling and later found to have photos of military vehicles.
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3280863/5-chinese-nationals-charged-covering-midnight-visit-michigan-military-site?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-02 20:38:20

US bans Chinese steel and food-additives firms over Xinjiang human rights
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Latest additions to Uygur Forced Labour Prevention Act’s entity list show American drive to rid its supply chain of forced labour presses on.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3280860/us-bans-chinese-steel-and-food-additives-firms-over-xinjiang-human-rights?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-02 20:35:18

China ‘profoundly unhelpful’ as it ignored chance to cooperate: US diplomat
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US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell puts focus on China as he reflects on administration’s foreign policy challenges and setbacks.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3280859/china-profoundly-unhelpful-it-ignored-chance-cooperate-us-diplomat?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-02 17:19:24

CIA boosts online recruiting efforts in China, Iran and North Korea
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The US spy agency posted instructions for would-be informants in Mandarin, Farsi and Korean on various social media platforms.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3280854/cia-boosts-online-recruiting-efforts-china-iran-and-north-korea?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-02 12:54:19

UN must give middle powers greater say or risk losing relevance
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The post-World War II global system cannot build consensus, prevent wars or impose costs on aggressors without involving the middle powers.
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3280686/un-must-give-middle-powers-greater-say-or-risk-losing-relevance?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-02 12:01:27

US election: Vance-Walz clash sees Democrat saying ‘Trump should have come to China’
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Polls suggest the Republican came out slightly on top in the clash in New York, where foreign policy played second fiddle to domestic issues.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280796/us-election-vance-walz-clash-sees-democrat-saying-trump-should-have-come-china?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-02 11:38:41

China’s coastguard takes part in first Arctic patrol with Russia
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The ships entered the ocean on Tuesday, China’s national day, in an exercise closely monitored by the US.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280832/chinas-coastguard-takes-part-first-arctic-patrol-russia?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-02 10:14:24

China evacuates citizens from Lebanon, urges security precautions for nationals in Iran
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Beijing’s embassy in Beirut confirms dozens evacuated from the country while some embassy staff remain.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280805/china-evacuates-citizens-lebanon-urges-security-precautions-nationals-iran?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-02 09:32:21

Hang Seng Index soars 6.2% as Blackrock’s ‘overweight’ call fuels frenzy for China stocks
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Hong Kong stocks jumped for a sixth consecutive day as the stimulus-driven China frenzy continued.
https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3280741/hong-kong-stocks-surge-sixth-day-blackrock-modestly-overweight-china-shares?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-02 01:37:24

The ‘Big Short’ on China became the ‘Big Squeeze’ that caught Wall Street on the back foot
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Global investors, who have been shorting China, now must scramble to rebalance their portfolios to ‘a more rational level’, analyst says.
https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3280606/chinas-surprise-stock-surge-catches-wall-street-flat-footed?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-01 23:32:18

China, US agree to revive health cooperation after years-long chill
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After first US visit in 7 years, Chinese health authorities will coordinate on cancer prevention and treatment, disease management, ageing and medical research.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3280709/china-us-agree-revive-health-cooperation-after-years-long-chill?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-01 22:16:18

How China’s ‘one-child generation’ got trapped in the population pyramid
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China’s one-child policy has created a zero-sibling generation – and caring for parents and children in a tough economy is taking its toll.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3280578/how-chinas-one-child-generation-got-trapped-population-pyramid?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-01 21:44:17

Why can’t Cathay and other airlines make economy class less cramped?
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While a couple’s nasty response to a reclined seat was unacceptable, an industry that has been shrinking space over the years must bear some responsibility.
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3280555/why-cant-cathay-and-other-airlines-make-economy-class-less-cramped?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-01 18:04:58

US-China talks helping avoid Chinese retaliation against Biden tariff hikes
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Meetings with US officials gave their Chinese counterparts a ‘nuanced understanding’ of the decision and helped head off a ‘huge escalation’.
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3280728/us-china-talks-helping-avoid-chinese-retaliation-against-biden-tariff-hikes?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-01 14:12:58

JD Industrials refiles Hong Kong IPO to ride the big wave of China’s stock market revival
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The company submitted its second IPO application after a first attempt failed last year due to tepid market conditions.
https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3280645/jd-industrials-refiles-hong-kong-ipo-plan-ride-china-stocks-wave?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-01 14:12:44

Will Japan’s maverick PM Shigeru Ishiba lead the Asia-Pacific down a nuclear path?
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The Japanese prime minister supports the creation of an ‘Asia Nato’ to deter China, Russia and North Korea.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280708/will-japans-maverick-pm-shigeru-ishiba-lead-asia-pacific-down-nuclear-path?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-01 14:12:33

China’s commerce minister to discuss electric vehicle tariffs with US counterpart
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The proposed talks between Wang Wentao and Gina Raimondo come ahead of a key vote by EU members.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280706/chinas-commerce-minister-discuss-electric-vehicle-tariffs-us-counterpart?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-01 14:12:32

PLA stages National Day drill in South China Sea in wake of 5-nation exercise
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The drill in the disputed waters follows joint manoeuvres by the Philippines, US, Australia, Japan and New Zealand.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3280715/pla-stages-national-day-drill-south-china-sea-wake-5-nation-exercise?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-01 09:20:19

Malaysia renews trademark for luxury durians sold in China, as some Thai fruits suspended
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The price of a single Musang King durian from Malaysia can surpass US$80 in China, and new protections could make them even more costly.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3280552/malaysia-renews-trademark-luxury-durians-sold-china-some-thai-fruits-suspended?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-01 09:20:19

China’s latest stimulus measures still don’t go far enough
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Mortgage rate cuts and reserve requirement reductions may provide short-term relief but they are no substitutes for boosting domestic demand.
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3280523/chinas-latest-stimulus-measures-still-dont-go-far-enough?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-01 04:03:37

D-Day looms for China’s exporters as EU moves towards October 4 vote on EV tariffs
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Mainland car companies’ offers to set minimum prices for their imports run up against toughening resolve led by France and others.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280616/d-day-looms-chinas-exporters-eu-moves-towards-october-4-vote-ev-tariffs?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-01 02:49:19

Knife attack on eve of China’s National Day holiday leaves 3 dead in Shanghai
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15 people are recovering in hospital and a man has been detained after supermarket assault motivated by ‘personal grievances’.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3280632/knife-attack-eve-chinas-national-day-holiday-leaves-3-dead-shanghai?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-01 02:25:19

Who is winning the fight for the South China Sea’s resources?
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Claimants are competing for fish, oil and gas amid unresolved maritime boundaries and differing interpretations of law.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280575/who-winning-fight-south-china-seas-resources?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-01 02:25:19

China’s envoy in Washington warns US against ‘strategic miscalculation’, pledges investment opportunities
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Ambassador Xie said the ‘small yard, high fence’ policy of US President Joe Biden’s administration is damaging both countries’ interests.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280630/chinas-envoy-washington-warns-us-against-strategic-miscalculation-pledges-investment-opportunities?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-10-01 02:25:19

China, Asean aim to clinch free-trade deal upgrade led by EVs, e-commerce
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China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are aiming to finish upgrades to their free-trade deal by the end of the year.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3280551/china-asean-aim-clinch-free-trade-deal-upgrade-led-evs-e-commerce?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-30 22:11:17

China’s first industrial leases are expiring. Will their holders renew?
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As China’s initial group of industrial leases lapses, questions abound over the ease of renewal and whether foreign investors will recommit.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3280569/chinas-first-industrial-leases-are-expiring-will-their-holders-renew?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-30 16:03:25

As China’s ‘shock and awe’ strategy simmers: 4 takeaways from September’s PMIs
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China’s official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to a five-month high in September, but the reading from a private survey slipped into contraction.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3280550/chinas-shock-and-awe-strategy-simmers-4-takeaways-septembers-pmis?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-30 13:03:19

China and Russia team up on Arctic coastguard mission, with new shipping routes on horizon
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Maritime personnel put through their paces in the Sea of Japan as melting ice opens up potential for sea lanes.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280601/china-and-russia-team-arctic-coastguard-mission-new-shipping-routes-horizon?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-30 13:02:22

Alibaba’s Sun Art suspends Hong Kong trading, sparking divestment speculation
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Alibaba took control of Sun Art Retail Group four years ago to pursue a ‘new retail’ strategy.
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3280593/alibabas-sun-art-suspends-hong-kong-trading-sparking-divestment-speculation?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-30 12:32:19

Taiwan to get first US Abrams tanks after years of delay. But can they take on the PLA?
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First 38 battle tanks arriving in December seen to boost cross-strait deterrence, but some analysts cite modern threats like suicide drones.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3280592/taiwan-get-first-us-abrams-tanks-after-years-delay-can-they-take-pla?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-30 12:31:17

VP of China-based AIIB says bank has proven doubters ‘100 per cent wrong’
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With 110 member states and years of experience, AIIB vice-president says Beijing-based development bank a model for multilateralism.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3280568/vp-china-based-aiib-says-bank-has-proven-doubters-100-cent-wrong?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-30 11:48:31

China’s Xi Jinping lobs warning to ‘separatists’ across Taiwan Strait in National Day speech
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Chinese leader also renews pledge on pursuing further economic opening up and reform.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3280590/chinas-xi-jinping-lobs-warning-separatists-across-taiwan-strait-national-day-speech?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-30 10:05:27

Former Chinese finance official urges crypto research as US softens stance
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Former finance vice-minister Zhu Guangyao called cryptocurrencies a ‘crucial aspect for the development of the entire digital economy’.
https://www.scmp.com/tech/blockchain/article/3280517/former-chinese-finance-official-urges-crypto-research-us-softens-stance?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-30 10:01:44

Bullish Chinese investors charge into Hong Kong stocks in stimulus-ignited buying frenzy
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Alibaba, HKEX and Wuxi Biologics lead the way as net inflows blow past last year’s total in a buying rush ahead of the ‘golden week’ holiday.
https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3280558/bullish-chinese-investors-charge-hong-kong-stocks-stimulus-ignited-buying-frenzy?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-29 22:16:21

How China and the US went from ‘90% cooperation to 90% competition’
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Political scientist Elizabeth Economy gives her view on the big issues in the relationship and why US policy on China has changed.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280445/how-china-and-us-went-90-cooperation-90-competition?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-29 08:35:09

China urges Israel to ‘de-escalate’ after air strike kills Hezbollah leader in Lebanon
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Beijing warns against travel to region as Middle East tensions flare following Hassan Nasrallah’s death in Israeli air attack on Beirut.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280423/china-urges-israel-de-escalate-after-air-strike-kills-hezbollah-leader-lebanon?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-29 08:16:24

Chinese drug maker Wuxi AppTec’s upbeat business update boosts stock despite US bill
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A presentation persuaded investors that risk of a potential US blacklisting is low while growth in some business areas is ‘unprecedented’.
https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3280421/chinese-drug-maker-wuxi-apptecs-upbeat-business-update-boosts-stock-despite-us-bill?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-29 07:15:22

Chinese EVs face EU vote to raise tariffs to up to 45% on Friday
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China denies any unfair activity on its part, and has threatened retaliatory tariffs on European products such as dairy, brandy and pork.
https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3280414/chinese-evs-face-eu-vote-raise-tariffs-45-friday?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-29 04:01:18

China works to keep the peace in East Africa as security issues threaten investments
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Beijing has signed a new deal with East African nations as security threats continue to cast a cloud over its investments in the continent.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280187/china-works-keep-peace-east-africa-security-issues-threaten-investments?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-29 02:44:15

China’s Xi honours science pioneers to mark 75th anniversary of nation’s founding
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Chinese President Xi Jinping bestows medals to leaders in space, genetics, and medicine as well as former Brazilian leader Dilma Rousseff.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3280400/chinas-xi-honours-science-pioneers-mark-75th-anniversary-nations-founding?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-28 22:01:24

China’s military in ‘competition for partnerships’ with US in Southeast Asia
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Beijing hopes to compel neighbours to consider its interests in the South China Sea and Taiwan, defence analyst says.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3280378/chinas-military-competition-partnerships-us-southeast-asia?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-28 09:38:17

China launches first reusable satellite, with payloads from Thailand and Pakistan
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The Shijian-19 is delivered into orbit on a mission to make progress in seed science and international space cooperation.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3280356/china-launches-first-reusable-satellite-payloads-thailand-and-pakistan?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-27 20:21:24

China and Brazil hold peace plan meeting at UN, aim to be ‘partners to Russia and Ukraine’
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Beijing’s top diplomat voices hope for convening international peace conference with ‘fair discussion’ of all proposals as US and EU sit out.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280333/china-and-brazil-hold-peace-plan-meeting-un-aim-be-partners-russia-and-ukraine?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-27 15:01:11

China markets blast rocket boosters, pull U-turn with Beijing’s big policy, stimulus plans
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Traders see the China market as ripe for the picking, but long-term effects of Beijing’s new stimulus package remain in question.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3280292/china-markets-blast-rocket-boosters-pull-u-turn-beijings-big-policy-stimulus-plans?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-27 14:52:27

China’s 109 video game approvals for September include a mysterious Tencent title
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China’s video game regulator has approved an average of 107 titles per month this year, as gamers question whether Black Myth: Wukong marks a turning point.
https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3280322/chinas-109-video-game-approvals-september-include-mysterious-tencent-title?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-27 14:02:25

What do we know about the DF-31 variant used in China’s recent ICBM test?
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The missile fired into the Pacific travelled around 12,000km and appears to have been a model that can be fired from a mobile launcher suited to rough terrain.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3280264/what-do-we-know-about-df-31-variant-used-chinas-recent-icbm-test?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-27 08:01:27

China’s hint of fiscal pivot fuels stock surge as investors see room for rally to run
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US money manager Invesco, citing hopes of higher government spending, predicts a 20 per cent gain – on top of this week’s rise.
https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3280203/chinas-hint-fiscal-pivot-fuels-stock-surge-investors-see-room-rally-run?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-27 05:13:24

Xi Jinping’s economic rally cry, Hong Kong takes Singapore’s crown: SCMP’s 7 highlights
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From Xi’s call at an unexpected Politburo meeting to Hong Kong regaining top billing, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3280124/xi-jinpings-economic-rally-cry-hong-kong-takes-singapores-crown-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-27 03:56:21

Chinese scientists extract lithium from seawater, holding promise for new energy tech
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Novel lithium extraction technique harnesses solar energy, offering an efficient alternative amid rising demand for lithium.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3280148/chinese-scientists-extract-lithium-seawater-holding-promise-new-energy-tech?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-26 22:38:13

‘Tremendous risk’: can Asean unity endure if US-China tensions erupt?
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The 10-member regional bloc’s ‘passive neutrality’ stance could fracture if member countries are forced to choose sides, analysts say.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280064/tremendous-risk-can-asean-unity-endure-if-us-china-tensions-erupt?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-26 22:01:13

Brics impasse at UN: Egypt and Ethiopia reject joint statement over Security Council bid
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Consensus eludes group of major emerging national economies on General Assembly sidelines as new members balk at South Africa’s candidacy.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280120/brics-impasse-un-egypt-and-ethiopia-reject-joint-statement-over-security-council-bid?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-26 22:01:12

New Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank during construction, US defence official says
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China’s first Zhou-class sank likely between May and June when satellite images showed cranes needed to lift it out of river, official said.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3280121/new-chinese-nuclear-attack-submarine-sank-during-construction-us-defence-official-says?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-26 22:01:12

Donald Trump’s planned China tariffs would hurt US economy and job growth: study
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America’s real GDP could plummet by nearly 10 per cent in one scenario, analysis finds, with some impact expected to be felt through 2040.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3280118/donald-trumps-planned-china-tariffs-would-hurt-us-economy-and-job-growth-study?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-26 19:39:20

Biden administration blocks ‘second China shock’ with tariffs, US ambassador says
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Envoy also warns that more sanctions on Chinese entities may follow to stem the flow of goods that support Russia’s military.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280116/biden-administration-blocks-second-china-shock-tariffs-us-ambassador-says?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-26 14:14:25

China’s ICBM test a sign PLA Rocket Force stands ready despite corruption scandals
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Analysts say ballistic missile launch may be aimed at proving ‘credibility’ and combat ability of PLA division swept up in anti-graft probe.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3280097/chinas-icbm-test-sign-pla-rocket-force-stands-ready-despite-corruption-scandals?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-26 13:05:33

China preps for protracted trade fight with Canada tariff probe
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China has officially launched an investigation into Canada’s electric vehicle and metals tariffs, accusing the country of ‘discrimination’.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3280067/china-preps-protracted-trade-fight-canada-tariff-probe?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-26 12:56:25

Alibaba sets US$142 million promotion to waive delivery fees for Hong Kong’s Taobao users
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Delivery charges on the city’s Taobao users will be waived for each order that costs more than US$14 during this fourth quarter.
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3280088/alibaba-sets-us142-million-promotion-waive-delivery-fees-hong-kongs-taobao-users?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-26 12:56:24

China and Ukraine mull top-tier talks but Zelensky still cool on Beijing’s peace plan
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Wang Yi and Ukraine’s new foreign minister Andrii Sybiha cross paths in New York, discussing trade and territorial integrity.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280098/china-and-ukraine-mull-top-tier-talks-zelensky-still-cool-beijings-peace-plan?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-26 12:56:21

Why is China missing from US presidential election debate?
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It is worrying that candidates and voters have little interest in probing the US’ most consequential foreign policy issue of the century.
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3280000/why-china-missing-us-presidential-election-debate?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-26 09:14:28

China’s spy agency accuses New Zealand of ‘harassment, intimidation’ of Chinese citizens
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Ministry of State Security condemns ‘deeply malicious’ investigations that labelled China an ‘intelligence threat’, warns of harm to bilateral relations.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3280050/chinas-spy-agency-accuses-new-zealand-harassment-intimidation-chinese-citizens?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-26 06:50:36

Historic joint declaration on Hong Kong’s future gets first signing – from SCMP archive
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Four decades ago, Britain and China initialled a draft of the joint declaration on Hong Kong’s future status.
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3277007/historic-joint-declaration-hong-kongs-future-gets-first-signing-scmp-archive?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-26 06:05:20

China’s push for job creation takes centre stage after policy barrage with 24-point plan
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China’s State Council on Wednesday unveiled a 24-point set of guidelines, placing employment as a top priority for economic and social development.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3280020/chinas-push-job-creation-takes-centre-stage-after-policy-barrage-24-point-plan?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-26 05:01:19

China’s FAST radio telescope set for major upgrade to keep its place as world leader
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An array of 24 radio telescopes will be built around China’s FAST to help boost the massive telescope’s resolution.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3279995/chinas-fast-radio-telescope-set-major-upgrade-keep-its-place-world-leader?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-26 04:26:17

China weighs injecting US$142 billion of capital into top banks
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Funding for the first such intervention since the 2008 financial crisis would mainly come from new special sovereign bonds, sources say.
https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3280008/china-weighs-injecting-us142-billion-capital-top-banks?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-26 02:34:17

Japan naval vessel joins Australia, NZ navy transit of Taiwan Strait
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This is the first time a Japanese ship has sailed through the stretch of water between the island and the Chinese mainland.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3279988/japan-naval-vessel-joins-australia-nz-navy-transit-taiwan-strait?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-26 02:01:12

China says drones and counter-drone systems will dominate at biggest Zhuhai air show yet
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Sections featuring firms from France, Italy, Russia, Saudi Arabia and the US to go on show as expo seeks more international visitors.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3279952/china-says-drones-and-counter-drone-systems-will-dominate-biggest-zhuhai-air-show-yet?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-25 22:03:22

Strengthening US shipbuilding to counter China becomes a focus of lawmakers
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Bipartisan bill will be introduced in US Congress in effort to revitalise a diminished industry amid growing Chinese dominance.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3279977/strengthening-us-shipbuilding-counter-china-becomes-focus-lawmakers?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-25 20:01:20

Most Chinese-Americans say Washington not doing enough to fight discrimination: study
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Respondents note struggling with psychological issues, particularly those who are younger, female and regularly experience racial prejudice.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3279967/most-chinese-americans-say-washington-not-doing-enough-fight-discrimination-study?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-25 15:01:19

Chinese scientists find world’s oldest cheese buried with mummies in Xinjiang desert
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DNA tests suggest Bronze Age people who lived in far west China 3,500 years ago made kefir cheese, challenging beliefs about ancient diets.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3279944/chinese-scientists-find-worlds-oldest-cheese-buried-mummies-xinjiang-desert?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-25 12:33:11

Shanghai unveils 500-million-yuan voucher plan to boost consumption after stimulus package
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E-coupons will offer anyone in Shanghai discounts on a wide range of purchases, from hotels and movies to restaurants and sporting events.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3279947/shanghai-unveils-500-million-yuan-voucher-plan-boost-consumption-after-stimulus-package?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-25 12:01:11

China offers Iran moral support in shadow of Israel-Hezbollah hostilities
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In talks in New York and the Iranian capital, top Chinese officials back Tehran in “safeguarding” its “sovereignty”.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3279946/china-offers-iran-moral-support-shadow-israel-hezbollah-hostilities?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-25 10:53:25

Banks may become collateral damage as China’s ‘big bang’ squeezes margins, degrades assets
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Banks’ net interest margins may be reduced by a fifth of a percentage point, according to an estimate by S&P Global Ratings.
https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3279937/banks-may-become-collateral-damage-chinas-big-bang-squeezes-margins-degrades-assets?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-25 10:36:24

Internet investor Prosus fully exits Trip.com stake in US$743 million block trade
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The sale comes a month after Walmart sold its its its US$3.6 billion stake in Chinese e-commerce company JD.com after an eight-year partnership.
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3279932/internet-investor-prosus-fully-exits-tripcom-stake-us743-million-block-trade?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-25 10:16:23

China is churning out AI research but ‘decoupled’ from global networks, report finds
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Six of the top 10 ‘rising institutions’ in past five years are in China but connectivity lags behind US, Britain and Germany, according to AI index.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3279907/china-churning-out-ai-research-decoupled-global-networks-report-finds?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-24 22:22:14

How China’s can-do attitude on canals opens the door to white elephants
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Local governments seeking economy-boosting infrastructure projects are pitching costly waterways, ushering in a ‘grand canal era’ and raising eyebrows.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3279772/how-chinas-can-do-attitude-canals-opens-door-white-elephants?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-24 19:01:19

At UN, Wang Yi expresses China’s support for Lebanon after fatal Israeli strikes
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Foreign minister also meets with German and Hungarian diplomats to discuss proposed EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3279821/un-wang-yi-expresses-chinas-support-lebanon-after-fatal-israeli-strikes?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-24 13:01:20

PLA sends South China Sea commander to US for first time in over 2 years
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Chinese General Wu Yanan attended Indo-Pacific defence meeting in Hawaii and had ‘candid exchange of views’ with US Admiral Samuel Paparo.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3279769/pla-sends-south-china-sea-commander-us-first-time-over-2-years?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-24 09:08:30

China urges ‘calm, rational’ response from Tokyo after fatal stabbing of Japanese boy
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi tells Japanese counterpart last week’s attack in Shenzhen was an ‘individual’ case and should not be ‘politicised’.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3279763/china-urges-calm-rational-response-tokyo-after-fatal-stabbing-japanese-boy?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-23 23:28:25

Russia produced most AI content to sway presidential vote, US intelligence official says
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‘We are not yet seeing China use AI for any specific operations targeting US election,’ said Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3279678/russia-produced-most-ai-content-sway-presidential-vote-us-intelligence-official-says?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-23 22:47:14

Trump listens but is mostly quiet at event about China’s influence on US economy
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Trump’s backdrop at Pennsylvania event was sign reading ‘Protect our food from China’ as farmers expressed concerns about losing way of life.
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3279676/trump-listens-mostly-quiet-event-about-chinas-influence-us-economy?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-23 22:42:16

For China, a Cambodian canal project shows how Belt and Road Initiative can go only so far
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With the power to reshape trade routes and affect geopolitical ties, the first-of-its-kind Funan Techo canal has become a litmus test for China’s project partnerships overseas.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3279619/china-cambodian-canal-project-shows-how-belt-and-road-initiative-can-go-only-so-far?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-23 21:31:11

How China can turn its demographic challenge into economic edge
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As China confronts the challenges of an ageing population, the path forward lies in boosting productivity across all sectors and age groups.
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3279493/how-china-can-turn-its-demographic-challenge-economic-edge?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-23 18:27:22

Canadian who was detained by China on spying charges says he experienced psychological torture
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Michael Kovrig was taken into custody in 2018 after Canadian police detained Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou.
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3279669/canadian-who-was-detained-china-spying-charges-says-he-experienced-psychological-torture?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-23 15:38:32

Top diplomats of Japan, China to meet in New York over killing of Japanese schoolboy
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Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa of Japan says she will ‘strongly urge’ Chinese counterpart ‘to provide a clear explanation of the facts’.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3279660/top-diplomats-japan-china-meet-new-york-over-killing-japanese-schoolboy?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-23 10:05:30

Mainland China says Anonymous64 ‘cyber army’ targeting Beijing is backed by Taiwan
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Taipei information command denies claims as Beijing’s Ministry of State Security vows to ‘resolutely crush all separatist attempts’.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3279634/mainland-china-says-anonymous64-cyber-army-targeting-beijing-backed-taiwan?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-22 22:08:27

Why minority languages are disappearing from some classrooms in Xinjiang but not Tibet
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Ethnic minorities expert Barry Sautman gives his take on education, the next Dalai Lama, Beijing’s treatment of Uygurs, and Han chauvinism.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3279375/why-minority-languages-are-disappearing-some-classrooms-xinjiang-not-tibet?utm_source=rss_feed

2024-09-22 21:31:23

Is biotech the next battleground in US-China decoupling?
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With both countries viewing technological leadership as a zero-sum game, the risk of a fragmented global innovation ecosystem is growing.
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3279475/biotech-next-battleground-us-china-decoupling?utm_source=rss_feed