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In the year of the dragon, will China breathe fire into its deflating economy?

Plunge in consumer prices has sparked calls for a stimulus package – yet Beijing may still stick to the new normal of lower growth

The Guardian - UK

Xi And Putin Accuse US Of 'Interference' In Call

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin accused the United States of "interfering" in their countries' affairs during a telephone call on Thursday, the Kremlin said.

International Business Times

Chinese Stock Market Boosted by Appointment of Industry Veteran

Chinese shares rise as Beijing appoints industry veteran to head securities watchdog, aiming to boost confidence amid ailing markets. The shakeup comes ami...

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123 Chinese websites ‘posing as local news outlets’ in 30 countries: Citizen Lab

A network of 123 Chinese websites are reportedly posing as local news outlets in 30 countries and driving “pro-Beijing disinformation” and “ad hominem attacks” as part of an “influence” campaign linked to a Beijing-based public relations firm, said a report by research group Citizen Lab.

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Mexico Surpasses China as Leading Source of US Imports

Mexico has surpassed China as the leading source of goods imported to the United States, reflecting tensions between Washington and Beijing.

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China's government plans to buy stocks, but economic problems persist

China's government plans to support the stock market by ordering state-owned firms to bring home funds held overseas and use it to buy Chinese stocks. Howe...

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China-US Trade Talks Address Tariffs, Investments, and Technology Limits

Chinese and U.S. officials met in Beijing for talks on trade and tariffs. Both sides raised concerns and reaffirmed the need for a healthy economic relatio...

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US Raises Overcapacity Concerns In Economic Talks With China

The talks come amid concerns about China's growth, as the world's second biggest economy struggles with a property sector crisis and prospects of sagging productivity.

Latin Times

China's Property Bubble Bust Is Beginning To Look Like Japan's

China's slide into deflation came when Japan was snapping out of it. In the third quarter of 2023, Japan's residential property price index rose at an annual rate of 2.4%, following an even more significant rise in the previous two quarters.

International Business Times

Chinese 'Swifties' Shake It Off At Beijing Watch Party

Waving glow sticks, and wearing sequin dresses and friendship bracelets, Chinese fans of American pop sensation Taylor Swift turn a normally-quiet Beijing cinema into a raucous celebration of their favourite singer.

International Business Times

Javier Zanetti's Coaching Internship: A Celebration of Mentorship and Inspiration

Javier Zanetti shares pictures of his meaningful encounter, meeting coaches and young talents from Beijing, China, and highlights his commitment to coachin...

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Australia Expresses 'Outrage' To China Over Writer's Suspended Death Sentence

Australia's government said Tuesday it had expressed "outrage" to China over a suspended death sentence handed to Chinese-Australian dissident writer Yang Jun.

International Business Times

Yang Jun: Dissident Chinese-Australian Writer Handed Suspended Death Sentence

Yang -- who also goes by the pen name Yang Hengjun -- was born in China in 1965 and became an Australian citizen in the early 2000s. He grew a readership in exile as the author of novels that drew on his experiences in his homeland.

International Business Times

US Praises China Action On Fentanyl But Sees Political Risks

The United States has seen important action by China on curbing fentanyl, a senior official said Friday after talks in Beijing, but he acknowledged the risk that friction between the two powers would "blow up" progress.

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The Guardian - AU

‘A race against time’: Taiwan strives to root out China’s spies

As Beijing has increased its efforts to recruit Taiwanese people, the number of spying cases has risen

International Business Times

Hong Kong Convicts Four Over 2019 Legislature Storming

Four Hong Kong men were convicted of rioting Thursday over the storming and ransacking of the city's legislature in 2019, part of a pro-democracy movement that posed an unprecedented challenge to the Beijing-backed government.

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CapitaLand and AIA Life Insurance Form 3M Beijing Office JV

CapitaLand and AIA Life Insurance have formed a 3 million joint venture for a Beijing office building, expanding their presence in China's real estate m...

International Business Times

China Quietly Expanding Influence In Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

While most of the world treats Afghanistan's Taliban government as a pariah, China is growing diplomatic and economic links -- and Kabul is happy for the attention.

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The Guardian - AU

China and the US are playing nice for now but flashpoints remain. They must agree to peace

Countries such as Australia should be alert to the worst-case scenario: a war with existential risks

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China Uneasily Watches US Presidential Race, Concerns Over US-China Relations

China is closely watching the U.S. presidential campaign, wary of either a Donald Trump or Joe Biden win. Both candidates have concerns and potential conse...

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After Russian doping decision, the U.S. suddenly has 9 new Olympic golden medalists

A doping ruling Monday cleared the way for the International Olympic Committee to award U.S. athletes their first-ever team gold medal in figure skating for their performance in Beijing in 2022.

International Business Times UK

US Wants Cloud Giants To Snitch On Foreign Clients

China's rapid progress in AI is a major concern for the Biden administration, which views Beijing as its strategic competitor.

International Business Times

Hong Kong To Create Own Version Of National Security Law

Hong Kong will create its own national security law "as soon as possible", city leader John Lee said Tuesday, adding insurrection and other crimes not covered by existing legislation imposed by Beijing four years ago.

The Guardian - AU

Evergrande collapse means foreign investors in China face even greater uncertainty

Thousands of homebuyers who have paid deposits for homes in China could find their nest eggs at risk after liquidation order

Salon

Skater Kamila Valieva gets four-year ban

The then 15-year-old gold medal favorite tested positive for doping before the Beijing Games and still competed

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