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As China’s population falls, 300,000-strong robot army keeps factories humming

China’s factories welcomed 295,000 newly installed industrial robots last year, easing fears the nation’s manufacturing juggernaut could falter after the…

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Opinion | China needs to chart a new course to become world’s largest importer

In 2009, China surpassed Germany to become the world’s largest exporter of goods, a position it has maintained for the…

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Tarot with your merlot? Why China’s consumers are spending ‘spiritually’

In China’s biggest cities, many of the trendiest nightlife spots aren’t known for their craft cocktails or stunning views, but…

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Macroscope | Why the cost of buying economic growth is destined to rise

It is tempting to think that the global economy has become immune to shocks despite multiple ongoing physical conflicts, trade…

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As Trump targets China in US$20 billion Argentina bailout offer, analysts fear ‘debt trap’

Chinese scholars warn that Argentina will be the biggest loser if it cuts ties with China to align itself with…

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US takes crypto industry driver’s seat on back of Trump policy, stablecoin frenzy

The United States is expanding its influence over the US$4 trillion global cryptocurrency industry amid favourable regulation under the Trump…

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Beijing clarifies ‘Made in China’ standards, giving foreign firms the ‘national treatment’

Beijing’s recent move to clarify standards for “domestically made products” in government procurement is designed to shore up the confidence…

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Orders of China’s C919 jet could face delays over engine supply snags

Deliveries of China’s first narrowbody passenger jet to the top three domestic airlines could be falling behind schedule, according to…

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Here are 5 ways to enter China without a visa, by land, sea or air

Obtaining a visa to enter mainland China often requires filling out pages of paperwork, paying more than US$100, and waiting…

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China’s trade probes into Mexico send ‘clear warning’ not to bow to US pressure: analysts

As China and the United States approach the next phase of trade talks, Beijing has launched anti-dumping and trade barrier…

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