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China Launches Spending Stimulus as Trump's Trade War Hits Exports
China launches a stimulus plan to boost domestic spending as U.S. tariffs threaten its export-driven economy.
Critics Slam Chinese Zoo For Selling $7 Tiger Urine That Can Allegedly "Treat Rheumatism"
A Chinese zoo sells tiger urine for treating rheumatism, but experts warn it lacks scientific support, raising concerns about conservation and animal welfare.
China Turns to Kitchen Appliances, Cars, Electronics for Economic Recovery; But Economists Are Skeptic
China's economy is trying to boost consumer spending through trade-in discounts for appliances and cars, but some economists doubt its long-term effectiveness.
China May Raise Budget Deficit to Boost Economy in 2025
China's top leaders will meet at the Central Economic Work Conference next week to discuss 2025 policies, GDP targets, and economic stimulus plans amid US trade tensions.
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Investors are hopeful that China will announce a fiscal stimulus package of up to $283 billion to boost economic recovery and reduce reliance on debt-driven growth.
A Chinese court auctioned a bankrupt millionaire's last asset, a bottle of Sprite, sparking criticism over wasted judicial resources.
China aims to revive its economy despite missing new stimulus measures, disappointing investors.
China has imposed sanctions on US companies selling arms to Taiwan, including trade restrictions and potential blacklisting, as tensions rise over Taiwan’s military acquisitions from the US.
China’s economic outlook is deteriorating, with lowered GDP growth expectations and housing, consumer spending, and industrial production issues.
China will restrict antimony exports starting September 15, requiring licenses to safeguard national security and meet non-proliferation commitments.
Due to economic challenges, Uniqlo, Nike, and other global apparel brands are struggling in China as consumers increasingly choose affordable, unbranded alternatives.
China's Communist Party is considering a gradual and flexible increase in the retirement age to address pension system pressures caused by an aging population and declining birth rates.
President Xi Jinping announced strategies to strengthen the finances of China's indebted local governments, which include increasing their financial autonomy and opening infrastructure to private enterprises.
On July 19, a global Microsoft Windows outage disrupted foreign businesses and luxury hotels, but China’s key infrastructure remained largely unaffected, following the country’s push for tech self-sufficiency.