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WEBChina’s official factory output contracted for the fourth consecutive month, while the service sector continued its expansion streak into the 20th month. Experts see the need for more policy support to keep the world’s second-largest economy on track for the government’s 2024 growth target of 5 per cent. 4 Sep 2024 - 9:10AM.
Understanding the US-China Tech War - South China Morning Post
WEBChas Freeman argues that respectful cooperation between the US and China would benefit both sides. He says China can’t afford to maintain a low profile and counsels the Chinese to do more “lovable” actions, including taking on global mediation as it did with Saudi Arabia and Iran. 22 Aug 2024 - 6:40AM. Tech War.
Hong Kong jumps to ninth spot in global talent ranking but …
WEB21 hours ago · Hong Kong has risen seven places to rank ninth in attracting and fostering talent, the highest since 2016, while regional rival Singapore remained the first among Asia-Pacific economies, according to a global study by a Switzerland-based business school. The International Institute for Management ...
Japan protests against ‘unacceptable’ route taken by China’s …
WEB21 hours ago · Tokyo has lodged a protest with Beijing after a PLA aircraft carrier took a new route to the Pacific Ocean that brought it close to its outlying islands as well as the island of Taiwan. China’s Liaoning carrier and two Type 052D guided-missile destroyers sailed from the East China Sea into Japan ...
Opinion | Why won’t markets take threat of US political chaos …
WEB21 hours ago · Advertisement. Although volatile equity markets are a poor gauge of the underlying vulnerabilities of economies, investors have never taken political risks in the US seriously. This refusal to acknowledge political dysfunction and the threats to the rule of law and democracy stems from the role of the US dollar as the world’s pre-eminent ...
Despite disruptions and restrictions, steady recovery predicted for ...
WEBJun 26, 2022 · As the pandemic eases, China’s economy is expected to stabilise later this year, so investors should be selective with their portfolios; Economic performance and investment sentiments have also been affected by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and US-China trade war
China funds clean energy for belt and road partners, fuelling green ...
WEBFeb 10, 2024 · Following efforts to build infrastructure in Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia that ended in disappointment, China’s fortunes seem to have changed thanks to popular – and expensive – clean energy projects.
China’s defence budget signals military readiness, not imminent …
WEBMar 5, 2024 · He also stressed the need for military loyalty, following one of the largest purges in the defence ministry in recent years. The world’s second-biggest military budget, which is set to grow to 1.67 trillion yuan (US$232 billion), according to the ministry, is closely watched as China faces multiple tensions in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait, as well as continued friction in its ...
China’s mixed economic activity in July puts Beijing’s stimulus …
WEBAug 15, 2024 · China’s economy continued to be weighed down in July by a persistent property slump, weak consumption and elevated unemployment, prompting analysts to expect stronger fiscal support from Beijing amid a rising risk of missing its annual growth target. Following the monthly data release, China’s ...
Shanghai bets on live-streaming economy to boost consumption
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Under the “Three-Year Action Plan for High-Quality Development of Shanghai’s Live-Streaming Economy (2024-2026)” released on Monday, the local sector by 2026 should generate an annual gross merchandise value of 600 billion yuan (US$84.6 million), establish 10 top-tier live-streaming platforms, foster a batch of multichannel networks (MCNs) and brands, and come up with a hundred ...