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China rises up ‘elite quality’ league table as AI investment booms

Thanks to its combined strengths in artificial intelligence and manufacturing, China rose two places to rank 19th out of 151…

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China, No 2 in global computing power, accelerates build-out as AI race heats up

China has vowed an even stronger push to entrench digital infrastructure’s role as an economic growth engine, after a rapid…

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What does the Beidaihe guest list tell us about China’s economic priorities?

As China’s top leaders enjoy their summer retreat at the northern beach resort of Beihaihe, analysts are poring over the…

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Macroscope | Why world must heed boy crying wolf over risk of financial crisis

There is an old joke that economic commentators have predicted nine out of the past five recessions. The implication is…

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As China defuses its time bomb of debt, US hears the ticking intensify

Concerns over China’s local-level debt have long loomed large in international discourse, with a mountain of “hidden” debt viewed as…

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China’s mammoth merger of shipbuilders nears – and so do the industry implications

China’s two major shipbuilders appear to be mere days from completing a merger that will form the largest publicly listed…

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Trump tariff threats loom over China’s Russian oil purchases, following his move on India

Even in the face of threats by US President Donald Trump to levy tariffs on countries that import Russian goods,…

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As US’ effective tariff rate rises to 17%, analysts say China has an opportunity

The United States has become one of the most protected markets in the world, with its effective tariff rate against…

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China opens door to Brazilian coffee as US slaps on new tariff

The weekend announcement, effective July 30, came just days after the United States levied the new tariff, which is set…

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Passion, pride and live pigs: inside China’s booming local basketball league

In China’s hottest new basketball league, the players are all amateurs, the mascots are a pair of live chickens riding…

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