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China's factory activity contracts ahead of Chinese New Year

China's most important festival, this year's public holidays will begin on Tuesday and continue until 4 February. It is the time when millions of people leave the cities to travel back home for a rare break with family.

Health news

New CIA report claims COVID 'probably' leaked from Chinese lab

It points the finger at China, despite acknowledging that the spy agency has “low confidence” in its own conclusion of a lab leak in Wuhan.

Business

Tesla unveils new premium model Y in Europe, the US and Canada

Tesla has revealed a new premium model Y version, first launched in China, which comes with a range of improved features.

Economy

WEF issues warning over split threat posed to global financial system

Rising geopolitical tensions are increasing fragmentation of the global financial system and pose a risk to both global prosperity and human progress, according to a report from the World Economic Forum.

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Economy

China orders funds to buy more shares to boost languishing markets

China's share markets hit their peak value before the 2008 global financial crisis and have stayed well below that level since. A lack of gains in share prices, along with falling housing prices, has discouraged Chinese families from spending, slowing consumer demand and economic growth.

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China unveils first humanoid robot training base in Shanghai

China's Pudong District opens a humanoid robot training base, training 100 robots now with a goal of 1,000 by 2027, enhancing applications in manufacturing and services.

China

China executes two men found guilty of killing sprees

Fan Weiqu rammed his car into a crowd, killing 35 people, while 21-year-old Xu Jiajin killed eight people and injured 17 in a stabbing attack last year.

USA

Who is Han Zheng, China's representative at Trump's inauguration?

Vice President Han Zheng will represent China at Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, signalling a potential thaw in Washington-Beijing relations.

Tech News

TikTok restoring access after Trump pledges to issue executive order

President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to issue an executive order that would give TikTok's China-based parent company more time to find an approved buyer.

Tech News

TikTok ban begins in the US a day before Donald Trump's inauguration

When users opened the TikTok app on Saturday, they encountered a pop-up message that said, "Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now".

Tech News

What will happen when TikTok goes dark? Here's how to prepare

From how to save your content to what to expect after the app disappears from app stores, this is how you need to prepare for the US TikTok ban.

USA

Trump discusses trade and TikTok ban in phone call with Xi Jinping

The call came the same day that the US Supreme Court backed a law banning TikTok unless it’s sold by its China-based parent company.

Tech News

Which countries have banned TikTok and why?

While the United States will likely become the first country to ban TikTok outright, many others are concerned about the platform's ties to China.

Tech News

TikTok ban upheld by US Supreme Court unless sold by Chinese owners

TikTok is facing a ban in the United States on Sunday after the country's Supreme Court upheld a federal law to shut it down or force its sale.

Economy

Strong exports help China hit economic growth targets for 2024

Exports have surged as companies and consumers rush to beat potential US tariff hikes. However, some economists say China's economy is growing at a slower pace than official estimates show.

Business

European luxury stocks rally as Richemont posts record quarterly sales

Richemont reported strong quarterly results, driven by festival sales, despite ongoing weak demand in China. The robust earnings lifted rival share prices, buoying the European luxury sector on Thursday.

World News

Japan formally inaugurates independent mission to NATO

NATO has deepened its links with Japan and three other Indo-Pacific partners, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea, though not as part of the military alliance.

Business

Global electric vehicle sales surge as China demand boosts growth

While China and North America maintained their robust electric vehicle sales growth, European EV sales floundered, as Germany faces mounting political and economic changes.

Health news

EU finds evidence of discrimination against medtech firms in China

Findings of a Commission’s investigation revealed China has systematically discriminated against imported medical devices in public procurement, the EU is now weighing countermeasures.

Economy

China's December exports beat estimates as higher US tariffs loom

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to raise tariffs on Chinese goods and close some loopholes that exporters now use to sell their products more cheaply in the US.

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