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China Q2 GDP And June Data: Growth Holds Steady But Underlying Fragility Remains
China’s Q2 GDP growth met government targets at 5.2% YoY, but the recovery remains uneven beneath the headline numbers.
How Long Can China Keep Propping Up Its Consumers With Subsidies?
Shoppers are taking advantage of a $42 billion government trade-in program aimed at boosting spending. But in recent weeks, ...
US-allied Philippines Gears Up for China War
The country has been gradually expanding military cooperation with the U.S., Japan, and Beijing-claimed Taiwan.
Chinese Universities Rise in the Ranks as Senate Democrats Accuse Trump of ‘Ceding Global Leadership to China’
China is positioned to attract global talent as Trump’s policies weaken American competitiveness, some lawmakers say.
Big Brother gets new powers in China with digital ID system
China is launching a digital ID system, giving Beijing greater control over online activity and further raising concerns ...
China's economy slows as consumers tighten belts, US tariff risks mount
China’s economy slowed less than expected in the second quarter in a show of resilience against U.S. tariffs, though analysts ...
China's second-quarter growth beats forecasts but deflation fears fuel calls for stimulus, deeper reform
U.S. President Donald Trump ratchet up tariffs on Chinese imports to a prohibitive level of 145%, spurring a round of ...
Local government investigation into kindergarten lead poisoning in China reveals deep distrust in authorities
A case in which more than 200 kindergarten students in northwestern China were found to have abnormal blood lead levels is ...
Could there be two Dalai Lamas? Spiritual leader's statement portends clash with China
China's insistence that it will identify the next Dalai Lama foreshadows the chance that followers will have to decide who ...