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China’s economy has slowed since 2020China’s economy has slowed since 2020

China’s economy has slowed since 2020

CHINA: After months of brutal Covid lockdowns, China's economy had its worst quarterly performance in more than two years. The…

July 16, 2022
Cholera-causing turtle bacterium hits WuhanCholera-causing turtle bacterium hits Wuhan

Cholera-causing turtle bacterium hits Wuhan

CHINA: There has been a strong reaction among the Chinese public to the discovery in Wuhan, China, of a cholera-causing…

July 15, 2022
Uniqlo owner’s shares rise on earnings predictionUniqlo owner’s shares rise on earnings prediction

Uniqlo owner’s shares rise on earnings prediction

CHINA: A record quarterly profit from Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing pushed the company's share price to its highest level this…

July 15, 2022
Taiwan requires Foxconn’s clearance before investing in a China chip manufacturerTaiwan requires Foxconn’s clearance before investing in a China chip manufacturer

Taiwan requires Foxconn’s clearance before investing in a China chip manufacturer

TAIWAN: According to a government official, Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer, would need permission from the Taiwanese government…

July 14, 2022
Chinese scientists create microplastic-eating robot fishChinese scientists create microplastic-eating robot fish

Chinese scientists create microplastic-eating robot fish

CHINA: A team of Chinese scientists from Sichuan University in southwest China believes that robot fish that "eat" microplastics could…

July 12, 2022
Alibaba, Tencent fined for disclosure violationsAlibaba, Tencent fined for disclosure violations

Alibaba, Tencent fined for disclosure violations

CHINA: The country's market regulator announced on Sunday that a number of companies, including Alibaba and Tencent, had been fined…

July 11, 2022
CPCA: Tesla sold 78,906 China-made cars in JuneCPCA: Tesla sold 78,906 China-made cars in June

CPCA: Tesla sold 78,906 China-made cars in June

SHANGHAI: As reported by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) on Friday, Tesla, the American electric vehicle manufacturer, sold 78,906…

July 8, 2022
Biden weighs China tariff alternatives as requests mountBiden weighs China tariff alternatives as requests mount

Biden weighs China tariff alternatives as requests mount

WASHINGTON: The White House said on Tuesday (Jul 5) that President Joe Biden's team is still considering whether to reduce…

July 6, 2022
Eastern China conducts extensive COVID-19 testing to control virus wavesEastern China conducts extensive COVID-19 testing to control virus waves

Eastern China conducts extensive COVID-19 testing to control virus waves

CHINA: Fresh rounds of mass COVID-19 testing are taking place in eastern China as the country risks new outbreaks and…

July 4, 2022
At the start of a visit to the city, Chinese President declares Hong Kong a “reborn of fire”At the start of a visit to the city, Chinese President declares Hong Kong a “reborn of fire”

At the start of a visit to the city, Chinese President declares Hong Kong a “reborn of fire”

HONG KONG: On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first visit since Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement was quashed, claiming…

June 30, 2022