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Why China ‘absolutely’ needs 10 trillion yuan in stimulus to revive economy
Go big or bear the risk of watching China’s economy fall off a cliff, says prominent head of fiscal academy associated with Ministry of Finance.
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US sends second flight of migrants back to China for repatriation
Homeland Security Department does not disclose how many deportees are aboard but migration is a defining issue of US presidential election.
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Beijing declares property sector has ‘bottomed out’, pledges more support
China’s housing ministry unveiled its plan to support the country’s property sector, with an expansion of funding to 4 trillion yuan.
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Business chambers hail 5-year mainland China travel visa for Hong Kong expats
Foreign employees at overseas companies registered in Hong Kong eligible for multi-entry visas for cross-border travel that is valid for five years, up from current two.
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Can China’s BeiDou radar detect F-22 stealth fighters?
A new radar method developed by Chinese scientists is offering a cost-effective way to track stealth aircraft.
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How Israel caught and killed Hamas chief Sinwar, its No 1 enemy
Instead of dying in a targeted air strike, Sinwar was ‘eliminated’ in a unplanned gun battle by troops who didn’t know it was him.
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South Korea’s Yoon faces another opposition bid to investigate his wife
Even the ruling party is demanding that Yoon Suk-yeol reshuffles his presidential office over the scandals involving his wife.
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Paris Olympics success shows Hong Kong builds bright future for city’s new sporting talent
City’s government has allocated more than US$7.7 billion since 2017 to nurture the city’s sporting talent.
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US sanctions 2 Chinese companies over drones used by Russia against Ukraine
These are first sanctions against Chinese entities ‘directly developing and producing’ weapons systems with Russian firms, says US.
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China warns of growing cybersecurity risks amid call for Intel review
Ministry of State Security alert comes after Intel chips are singled out for ‘frequent vulnerabilities, high failure rates’.
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Could a new humanoid robot recharge China’s manufacturing labour shortage?
UBTech’s Walker S1, officially unveiled on Monday, has already begun training in factories, including electric vehicle maker BYD.
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US likely to be concerned as Colombia invited to join China’s belt and road
Bogota’s top diplomat has confirmed formation of working group to discuss matter and hails ‘great potential’ to lure mainland investment.
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Liam Payne’s ‘suspicious’ death under investigation after drugs, alcohol found
The ex-One Direction singer’s hotel room, from which he fell, was ‘in complete disarray’, with broken objects and furniture.
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US fund manager goes from sceptical to optimistic on China market outlook
While many global firms are underweight on China, a shift to neutral position could spur US$6 billion of inflows into Chinese assets, executive estimates.
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Hong Kong leader hopeful city will soon reap rewards of coming Beijing policies
Expansion of ‘one-trip-per-week’ visa to cover more mainland cities among moves chief executive has asked Beijing to consider.
17 Oct 2024 - 10:34PM
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Why the world is watching China’s stimulus package
China relies on imports, other countries need its exports, and the nation’s economic slowdown is affecting both.
17 Oct 2024 - 6:57PM
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Why resetting social relationships is gaining momentum in China
‘Flowers do not bloom because of screens, grass does not flourish because of screens,’ a digital detox group manager advises.
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Who was Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader Israel says it killed?
The chief architect of the October 7 attack was a nightmarish figure to his enemies, and both respected and feared in Gaza.
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Ocean freight rates to weaken amid waning demand, vessel oversupply
The outlook is bleak in the next two months as Chinese exports cool and the industry adds record new capacity in 2024.
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Nobel laureate on Trump’s ‘danger’ to US, election’s impact on China ties
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump likely to increase tariffs on Chinese imports, Nobel laureate says, but former president threatens ‘every dimension’ of US economy.
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Former US diplomat on upcoming election, ‘adversarial antagonism’ with China
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Economist Marc Uzan on how China can help reshape the global financial system
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US-China science pact’s renewal is close but may hold until after Election Day
Both sides seem poised to renew a landmark agreement from 1979, sources say, but anti-China feelings in Washington make it hard to say when.
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US elections 2024: what you need to know
For the US, 2024 sees not only a hotly contested – and highly divisive – presidential election, but also a fight between the Democratic and Republican parties to control the Senate and the House of Representatives. This three-part series looks at how these competitions are decided.
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Harris or Trump: who is leading US presidential election race?
US polling organisations are trying to gauge who will win the November 5 election. This infographic tracks the major polls and key moments of the 2024 campaign.
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How a Chinese firm’s project could affect Kamala Harris in US election
Republicans hope their opposition to Chinese EV battery maker’s planned US$2.4 billion Michigan factory is winning issue in a vital swing state.
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Can an ageing, shrinking China still achieve prosperity?
Growing elderly population another conundrum for Chinese policymakers grappling with high youth unemployment and ‘ultra-low’ fertility.
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Rise of Asian-American voters in US elections — a visual explainer
Asian-Americans have emerged as a significant voter demographic in the United States. Recent polling sheds light on which candidate they may prefer in 2024.
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China claims breakthrough that could clear chip-design hurdle
A Wuhan-based lab has announced a ‘milestone’ that could help China overcome restraints imposed by traditional chip-design technology.
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German foreign minister expected to make crucial visit to China in coming days
Both sides have ‘plenty to discuss’, says insider, amid EV deliberations in Europe and conflicts in Ukraine and Mideast.
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