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April Sees Surprising Growth in China’s Factory Activity, Yet New Orders Decline: What It Means for the Economy
China’s factory activity showed surprising resilience in April. The manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) reached 50.3, slightly better than the ... Read more
Russia’s Energy Lifeline to China: Shielding Against Global Supply Crises Amid the Iran War
Russia is stepping up to help China amid rising energy concerns triggered by the ongoing war in the Middle East. ... Read more
China Snubs Trump’s Hormuz Request Amid Escalating Iran Conflict and Delayed Beijing Visit
China’s Response to U.S. Tensions: A New Era in Diplomacy China has decided not to assist the United States in ... Read more
Trump Weighs Delaying China Trip: Bessent Clarifies It’s Not About Strait of Hormuz Tensions
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump might postpone his trip to China due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. Treasury Secretary ... Read more
China’s Bold Global Health Initiative: Transforming Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Next 5 Years
China is making a strong push to spread traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) around the globe. The goal is to tackle ... Read more
China’s Record Low Growth Target: What 4.5% to 5% Means for the Economy Amid Deflation and Tariff Challenges
China has set its GDP growth target for 2026 at 4.5% to 5%. This is the lowest target since the ... Read more
China Strengthens Regulations for Online Food Sellers: What You Need to Know
China is tightening its grip on the fast-growing food delivery sector. Starting June 1, new rules will require online restaurants ... Read more
New Ruling on Trump’s Tariffs Sparks Uncertainty in US-China Trade Relations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The recent Supreme Court ruling against Donald Trump’s tariffs has added a new layer of complexity to ... Read more
Meituan Faces $3.5 Billion Loss: What the Fierce Food Delivery Price War Means for Consumers
Meituan, a leading food delivery service in China, recently announced it expects to face a significant loss of up to ... Read more
Former Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years: What This Means for Free Speech in Hong Kong
Jimmy Lai Sentenced: A Significant Blow to Hong Kong’s Press Freedom Jimmy Lai, a well-known pro-democracy advocate and former media ... Read more
