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Sour grapes? European wines left on the shelf as China chases cheaper tipples

As China’s traditional spirits and premium wines grapple with declining consumption, a significant shift is under way across the beverage…

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Why China’s 5-year plan matters – and how it could steer economy in turbulent times

As China drafts its 15th five-year plan – the next entry in a line of expansive blueprints that have set…

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Explainer | What is China’s five-year plan, and why is it so important?

As next month’s fourth plenary session of the Communist Party’s Central Committee approaches, global attention is turning to China’s next…

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When North Koreans raise a toast, it’s increasingly Chinese wine, as import volume surges

North Korea, one of the world’s most isolated and heavily sanctioned countries, has remained a major destination for Chinese wine…

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China and the US wanted Sweden to host their next round of trade talks – why?

Chinese and American negotiators will gather in Stockholm for a much-anticipated third round of trade talks on Monday, putting the…

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How China’s open-source AI is helping DeepSeek, Alibaba take on Silicon Valley

July 9, 2024, may be remembered as a day of humiliation for China’s artificial intelligence community. On that day, US…

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Texas governor signs bill banning Chinese citizens from buying property in the state

A bill to restrict property ownership in Texas by Chinese citizens has become law, more than two years after it…

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Macroscope | A truly Asian economic bloc – can Asia succeed where it failed?

“It’s an ill wind that blows nobody any good,” to quote a centuries-old proverb. It is one that could be…

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Hilarious reason why Kim Jong-un bans North Koreans from watching Tottenham

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has barred state television from broadcasting Tottenham Hotspur matches, citing the presence of South Korean…

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Tech war: China creates US$8.2 billion AI investment fund amid tightened US trade controls

The new AI fund’s scope of business includes general equity investment and asset management, according to the registry service, which…

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