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Now playing Next Economy World Bank slashes China growth forecast for next year The world’s second-biggest economy hasn’t grown so slowly since 1990, aside from the pandemic years. 03/10/2023
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Now playing Next no comment WATCH: President Xi leads China's Martyrs' Day commemoration It comes on the eve of National Day, held in Tiananmen Square, which marks the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. 30/09/2023
Now playing Next no comment Hong Kong revives its 'living tradition' of fire dragon dance The dragon was hoisted by hundreds of volunteers who danced and bounded along the streets of the Tai Hang neighbourhood in a raucous parade. 29/09/2023
Now playing Next Economy China’s Evergrande chairman placed under police surveillance Chairman of China’s Evergrande has been placed under police surveillance as the company faces mounting debt and possible liquidation. 27/09/2023
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Now playing Next China Bigger than the Olympics: Sports you've never heard of at Asian Games More athletes will take part in this event than at the Paris Olympics and there's a wide range of different sports to enjoy as the huge event launches this weekend. 23/09/2023
Now playing Next China Xi Jinping to host President Assad as China and Syria seek deeper ties The Syrian president is set to attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Games, an international sports event beginning Saturday in the eastern city of Hangzhou. 21/09/2023
Now playing Next Business How Apple lost nearly $200 billion almost overnight Apple's shares have been tumbling for the second day in a row, losing the equivalent of Hungary's GDP, after news that the tech giant could face a partial iPhone ban in China. 08/09/2023
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Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Aftermath of typhoon Saola in Hong Kong Typhoon Saola swept across southern China on Saturday after tearing down trees and smashing windows in Hong Kong, although the megacity avoided a feared direct hit from one of the region's strongest storms in decades. 02/09/2023
Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Slackliners compete in China at over 1,000 metres altitude A slackliner competition in China saw participants balancing on thin webs more than 1,000 metres in the air. 23/08/2023
Now playing Next no comment Robots steal the show as China displays its latest tech breakthroughs AI-powered humanoids and K9-inspired canine companions take the stage in Beijing. 16/08/2023
Now playing Next Business China: Sharpest drop in exports since 2020 amid sluggish global demand Sales of Chinese products to foreign markets fell by 14.5% year-on-year last month, shrinking for the third consecutive month. 08/08/2023