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57,856 articles matching the search query.
China’s GDP growth could be half reported number, says US economist at Chinese university
US economist Michael Pettis of Peking University says China GDP is overestimated as bad debt is not written down.
Tied up in red tape, China scientists seek bigger say over funding
Researchers say they spend so much time on grant applications that they get no time to do science.
Why audiences in China are loving Green Book
A story about US segregation history has been a surprising hit with Chinese moviegoers, who nowadays seem to mostly favor films about China's rising power.
China Suggests a Trade Compromise With the Trump Administration (Published 2019)
An offer from a senior Chinese official could make a trade deal easier to achieve — but also more fragile.
Chinese Entrepreneur Takes On the System, and Drops Out of Sight (Published 2019)
A dogged investor, missing files, an internet crusader, a disgraced judge — this scandal has drama galore. It’s about business frustration under President Xi Jinping.
Global lenders to blame for belt and road debts, not us, Beijing says
Qian Keming, vice-minister of commerce, issues latest defence of controversial scheme, saying it’s not a ‘one-way street’.
Italy signs up for belt and road infrastructure summit in China
Giuseppe Conte says initiative could benefit his country’s economy as it struggles to recover from yet another recession.
China makes ‘steady progress’ on draft property tax law
Work has started on the legislation, which will be a major priority of the National People’s Congress.
A Florida massage parlor owner has been selling Chinese execs access to Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The strange, swampy saga of Trump donor Li Yang.
China Urges Kachins to Return to Myanmar and Join Peace Process
Yunnan province officials threaten blockade to press ethnic army to sign ceasefire with the government.
‘It’s Hopeless But You Persist’: An Interview with Jiang Xue
The forty-five-year-old investigative journalist Jiang Xue is one of the most influential members of a group of journalists who came of age in the early 2000s, taking advantage of new—if
Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman: A trade deal will not lead to a 'meaningful rally' in stocks
Don't expect a significant boost to stocks if and when the U.S. and China strike a deal on trade, Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman said Friday.
US is pushing ‘religious freedom agenda’ with China, envoy says
Sam Brownback, US ambassador-at-large for religious freedom, says he hopes to work with Beijing to develop an action plan, but notes that ‘there are tools’ to compel compliance.
China warns EU to stay ‘independent’ in dealings with Beijing
Plea to bloc not to follow America’s example follows White House criticism of Italy’s plans to become the first G7 country to sign up for the Belt and Road Initiative.
U.S. economy adds just 20,000 jobs in February, well below expectations
Hiring has been strong across a wide range of industries for months, but the momentum faded in February.
Chinese universities urged to do more to fight sexual harassment
Mainland higher education institutes urged to copy Hong Kong’s policies by setting up dedicated committee to fight the problem.
US envoy for religious freedom slams China during Hong Kong visit
East Asia News -HONG KONG (REUTERS) - The US ambassador for religious freedom, Sam Brownback, on Friday (March 8) called on Beijing to end religious persecution in China, while requesting a visit to
Calls in China for a return to the real meaning of women’s day
March 8 has devolved into a prime time for online sales campaigns and advertising rather than a moment to celebrate the achievements of women, critics say.
China takes credit for helping de-escalate India-Pakistan tensions
Foreign Minister Wang Yi portrays China’s role as a balancing act between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
China regulator approves 95 new video games, including from Tencent, NetEase
China's content regulator on Friday said it has approved the monetization of 95 new video games.
