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Report on China's new fleet of barges drops amid Taiwan invasion fears
A report published by the Naval News on Friday that China is building a fleet of barges suitable for amphibious landings amid fears of a…
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China turns to humanoid robots to support its expanding elderly population
In order to address demographic challenges, China has announced the inclusion of humanoid robots in its elderly care services. The…
Business
China has ample fiscal space to bolster growth this year
BEIJING (Reuters) - China has ample fiscal policy space and tools to support economic growth this year and it will step up spending to…
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China’s Central Bank Stops Buying Bonds as Deflation Fears Grip Economy
In a striking sign of the Chinese economy’s stagnation, the central bank said on Friday that it had temporarily stopped buying government…
Business
AmberCycle forges alliances to boost circular textile production in China
The collaboration with Shenghong aims to upscale the production of regenerated filament yarns using cycora, a material developed by…
Fashion
Mercedes-Benz car sales drop as China, EV slump take toll
MERCEDES-Benz Group car sales dipped last year as the German luxury-auto maker struggled with weak demand for pricey models in China and…
Fashion
Tesla launches redesigned Model Y in China, seeking to fend off rivals
TESLA launched a new version of the Model Y, its best-selling car, in China on Friday (Jan 10), hoping that a redesigned exterior and…
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U.S. Ambassador Says China Is Aligned With ‘Agents of Disorder’
The United States ambassador to China, R. Nicholas Burns, said the Biden administration is making a last push to try to persuade China to…
Fashion
Uniqlo operator posts higher Q1 profit despite sluggish China results
THE operator of the Uniqlo global clothing chain reported first quarter results on Thursday (Jan 9) that trailed analyst forecasts as a…
Business
2-GW Gas-Fired Plant With GE Vernova Turbines Now Online in China
GE Vernova and Harbin Electric said a 2-GW natural gas-fired power plant has entered commercial operation in China, providing power to…
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German prosecutors indict three people alleged of spying for China
German prosecutors have indicted three people of spying for China by obtaining information about military technology on behalf of China's…
Culture
China car sales maintain growth pace in 2024, EV and hybrid sales hit record
CHINA’S car sales maintained their growth pace in 2024 as sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in the world’s largest auto…
Culture
Stocks to watch: Suntec Reit, China Everbright Water, Tan Chong International
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Jan 9): Suntec Real Estate…
Fashion
China Everbright issues first tranche of medium-term notes for 2025
CHINA Everbright Water has issued its first tranche of medium-term notes (MTNs) for 2025 with a principal amount of 1.5 billion yuan…
Fashion
China renews car trade-in subsidy to boost hybrid, EV sales
CHINA has renewed a trade-in subsidy of up to 20,000 yuan (S$3,724) to help underpin sales of fuel-efficient vehicles, including electric…
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Taiwan Suspects a Chinese-Linked Ship of Damaging an Internet Cable
Taiwan is investigating whether a ship linked to China is responsible for damaging one of the undersea cables that connects Taiwan to the…
Lifestyle
Strong earthquake in China kills scores of people in Tibet
BEIJING — A strong earthquake killed at least 53 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook…
Business
China earthquake: Dozens dead as tremor strikes Tibet
At least 32 people have been confirmed dead after a major earthquake struck China's mountainous Tibet region on Tuesday morning, Chinese…
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U.S. Adds Tencent to Chinese Military Companies Blacklist
The Pentagon on Monday labeled Tencent, the Chinese social media and gaming giant, as a Chinese military business operating in the United…
Culture
China oil refineries face reckoning as Beijing tackles overcapacity
CHINA’S independent oil refineries face a reckoning this year as Beijing tackles overcapacity in the industry, and the crude they rely on…
Culture
Singapore hospital operator targets wealthy boomers in China
THE task of providing elderly care for the growing number of Chinese baby boomers may be a headache for Beijing, but a Singaporean…
Culture
Perennial’s hospitals target wealthy boomers in China as population ages
THE task of providing elderly care for the growing number of Chinese baby boomers may be a headache for Beijing, but a Singaporean…
Fashion
China Faces Surge in HMPV Infections, Drawing Alarming Parallels to COVID-19 Outbreak as Lockdown Measures Are Anticipated
A significant surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China has raised alarms across the country and neighboring regions. The…
Culture
Oil extends rally as bullish momentum overpowers China woes
Oil extended a rally that has brought it to the highest in more than two months as shrinking US crude stockpiles and a risk-on tone in…