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Bold and bountiful: China’s newest investment buzzword encourages risky capital plays

Amid sluggish economic growth and weak investor confidence, China is championing “bold capital” – a new initiative to steer investments…

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What’s eating at Guangdong’s greatness? China’s economic champ is taking it on the chin

For years, Lu Liang ran his own advertising firm in the southern Chinese city of Dongguan. But when business failed…

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Explainer | China visa free for 30 days maximum: 5 ways to get in

China announced an extension of visa-free entry procedures in November to include the citizens of 38 countries, including Japan. They…

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China’s low-altitude economy spreads its wings as struggling locales look skyward

The low-altitude economy is an integrated economic model that generally encompasses manned and unmanned activities within airspace below 1,000 metres…

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Shein gets go-ahead to build US$514-million first phase of new Guangzhou supply chain hub

Chinese-founded fast-fashion online retailer Shein has received the go-ahead from local authorities in Guangzhou, capital of southern Guangdong province, to…

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Guangdong’s AI industry reaches US$25 billion as province competes with Beijing, Shanghai

The artificial intelligence (AI) industry in China’s southern Guangdong province grew to 180 billion yuan (US$25 billion) in 2023, according…

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China’s southern megacities dealt contrasting economic fortunes as hi-tech Shenzhen thrives

The tech hub of Shenzhen, though, revealed a glowing report card as its economy expanded by 5.9 per cent to…

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China’s Guangdong, once a major economic driver, lags national growth average

Authorities in coastal regions, traditionally the most reliable centres for growth as industrial and trade hubs, have taken steps to…

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China relaxes video gaming rules, as Guangdong allows testing of pre-licensed titles

China’s southern Guangdong province now allows local video gaming firms to test new titles via certain app stores before a…

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