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Joe Biden slows down Temu and Shein and tightens China tariffs: The US government closes a loophole for cheap imports, the online platforms Temu and Shein have ...
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Joe Biden slows down Temu and Shein and tightens China tariffs
China-focused hedge funds post explosive September returns: Some China-focused hedge funds are reporting explosive returns in September, thanks to a sharp ...
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China-focused hedge funds post explosive September returns
Quick Glance: China Funds Report Remarkable September Returns
  • China-focused hedge funds reported explosive returns in September, driven by a significant rebound in Chinese stocks.

  • Triata Capital achieved a 44% return in September, while Yunqi Capital's China Fund gained 26%, benefiting from investments in internet and fintech firms.

  • Goldman Sachs reported that China-focused hedge funds had their best weekly performance on record, with a 6% increase between September 23-27.

  • Analysts anticipate a return of foreign investments to Chinese funds if the rally continues and the economy recovers.
Stakes Are High for China’s Golden Week After Flurry of Stimulus: Welcome to Next China. Each week, we take you inside the economic giant that is China ...
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Stakes Are High for China’s Golden Week After Flurry of Stimulus
The U.K. just closed its last coal power plant: The country was the birthplace of coal power. Now it's the first major economy to ditch it.
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The U.K. just closed its last coal power plant
Quick Glance: UK Phases Out Last Coal Power Station
  • The UK's last coal power station, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, is closing after 142 years of operation.

  • This signifies a crucial step in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and sets an example for other nations.

  • Renewable energy's share in the country's electricity mix has surged from 7% in 2010 to over 50% today.

  • Transitioning to green energy necessitates innovations, particularly in battery storage technology.
BlackRock’s Fink Calls for Western Firms to Review China Ties: Western companies should be reassessing their ties to China in light of its support for the ...
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BlackRock’s Fink Calls for Western Firms to Review China Ties
China’s Stocks Rally May Turn to Bust as in 2015, Nomura Warns: Investors should brace for the biggest stock rally in China in 16 years to turn to bust ...
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China’s Stocks Rally May Turn to Bust as in 2015, Nomura Warns
Quick Glance: Strong Ringgit Boosts Malaysian Confidence
  • The Malaysian ringgit has reached its highest point since March 2022 against the US dollar, becoming the best-performing currency in the region.

  • Political stability under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has bolstered confidence in the Malaysian economy and attracted global investors.

  • Inflation decreased to 1.90% in August, while employment rose to 8.94 million, the highest level since 2018.

  • Malaysia is emerging as an attractive destination for foreign investors as economic expansion continues.
‘Tariff Man’ Trump favors huge new tariffs. Here’s how they work: Republican nominee Donald Trump sees tariff hikes as an all-purpose fix that would create more ...
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‘Tariff Man’ Trump favors huge new tariffs. Here’s how they work
Online shopping: Why the big party on the Internet is over: While Amazon and Asian low-cost platforms such as Temu, Shein and Aliexpress have been able to grow ...
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Online shopping: Why the big party on the Internet is over
Trump plays the fear card on the economy – and it seems to be working: Donald Trump had an apocalyptic warning for a group of farmers in swing state ...
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Trump plays the fear card on the economy – and it seems to be working
Quick Glance: Trump Labels Everything as Election Interference
  • Donald Trump continues to claim without evidence that the 2020 election was stolen, now warning of rigging in the 2024 election.

  • His campaign has cited numerous activities as election interference, yet provided no concrete evidence of fraud or illegal manipulation.

  • Trump has also accused the Secret Service and Google of interfering in the election while making baseless allegations against Democrats.

  • Despite his repeated assertions, there is no credible evidence of illegal influence affecting the upcoming election.
Trump wants to shut America off from the rest of the world: If Donald Trump wins the election and follows through on his economic threats ...
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Trump wants to shut America off from the rest of the world
Woman finds worms in Shein package: ‘I could throw up’: A woman discovered worms in the Shein package she ordered.
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Woman finds worms in Shein package: ‘I could throw up’
China Sees Record Railway Trips, Buoying Outlook for Consumption: China’s railway network saw a record number of trips made on the first day of its week-long ...
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China Sees Record Railway Trips, Buoying Outlook for Consumption
The 75-Year Quest to Make China Great Again: On the surface, there is little that connects Xi Jinping’s PRC to that of Mao and Deng. But a closer examination of ...
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The 75-Year Quest to Make China Great Again
China at two speeds: Flying cars, moon trips and millions struggling to survive: Beneath the country’s rising tide of prosperity and modernisation are 300 ...
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China at two speeds: Flying cars, moon trips and millions struggling to ...
The Boomerang Effect of Beijing’s Economic Censorship: By suppressing negative content, the regime could blind itself to China’s economic reality and motivate ...
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The Boomerang Effect of Beijing’s Economic Censorship
Shenzhen attack's aftermath reveals cracks in China's governing power: TOKYO -- Obtaining a residency permit at a local public safety bureau is a rite of passage ...
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Shenzhen attack's aftermath reveals cracks in China's governing power
How Trump could destroy the Fed’s grand plan: The Federal Reserve has started its rate-cutting cycle with a bang as it tries to help keep the US out of a ...
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How Trump could destroy the Fed’s grand plan
Quick Glance: Future Interest Rate Cuts from Federal Reserve Expected
  • The Federal Reserve recently lowered interest rates to ease the burden on borrowers.

  • The Federal Open Market Committee forecasts additional rate cuts through the end of 2024 and into 2025.

  • Inflation has decreased but remains above the Fed's target, while unemployment rates are rising.

  • Experts caution about uncertainties in economic forecasts that could impact the Fed's monetary policy.
A Growing Sense of Urgency: Is This Beijing’s Economic Reckoning?: Liquidity isn’t enough – China needs fiscal action and structural overhaul for a sustainable ...
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A Growing Sense of Urgency: Is This Beijing’s Economic Reckoning?
Moutai and hairy crabs: Prices for luxury items drop to record lows during China’s Golden Week
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Moutai and hairy crabs: Prices for luxury items drop to record lows during ...
Commentary: At 75, China may be unwittingly veering down a path it tries to avoid
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Commentary: At 75, China may be unwittingly veering down a path it tries ...
Quick Glance: China's 75th Anniversary: A Dangerous Path Ahead?
  • China celebrates 75 years since the founding of the People's Republic, reflecting on its trajectory in relation to the Soviet Union.

  • President Xi Jinping has learned from the Soviet collapse, emphasizing ideological discipline and economic self-reliance.

  • However, the Chinese economy shows signs of strain as ideology limits necessary flexibility.

  • The upcoming years will be critical in determining whether China can achieve sustainable development or face deeper crises.
If Trump wins, Australia’s economy tanks: World-leading research into Donald Trump’s key economic policies shows they would cause huge damage to the US – and ...
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If Trump wins, Australia’s economy tanks
Hedge Funds Pile Into China Looking for Any Way to Gain Exposure: Hedge funds are piling into Chinese stocks at a record pace on bets Beijing’s stimulus blitz ...
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Hedge Funds Pile Into China Looking for Any Way to Gain Exposure
Erupting China Stocks Barely Audible to US Traders in Fed Bubble: Back in the emerging-market heyday, the sudden frenzy that has pushed Chinese equities to a ...
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Erupting China Stocks Barely Audible to US Traders in Fed Bubble
Shareholders Cash Out of China Stocks After Stimulus Package: Shareholders in some Chinese companies have cashed out more than $1 billion from their holdings in ...
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Shareholders Cash Out of China Stocks After Stimulus Package
EU headed for 'economic cold war' with China, Hungary's PM says: BUDAPEST (Reuters) --Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned on Friday that the European ...
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EU headed for 'economic cold war' with China, Hungary's PM says
China’s Property Market: Explaining the Boom and Bust: Before the real estate sector bottomed out, it catapulted hundreds of millions of Chinese into the middle ...
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China’s Property Market: Explaining the Boom and Bust
Shein’s Founder Heads to U.S. to Meet Investors Ahead of London IPO
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Shein’s Founder Heads to U.S. to Meet Investors Ahead of London IPO
Genetic analysis of animals in Wuhan market may help find COVID-19's origin: Scientists suspect infected animals were first brought to the Wuhan market in ...
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Genetic analysis of animals in Wuhan market may help find COVID-19's ...
Quick Glance: Genetic Analysis Reveals Possible COVID-19 Spreaders
  • Scientists have identified raccoon dogs, civet cats, and bamboo rats as potential carriers of COVID-19.

  • These animals may have been introduced to the Wuhan market in late November 2019, possibly triggering the pandemic.

  • The study supports the theory of an animal origin for COVID-19 but does not resolve the debate over a possible lab leak.

  • An analysis of 800 genetic samples provides insights into pre-outbreak circumstances but leaves key questions about the virus's origin unanswered.
Why Rakhine State Could Become Myanmar’s First Truly Autonomous Region: Relatively free from foreign influence, the Arakan Army is poised to carve out a large ...
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Why Rakhine State Could Become Myanmar’s First Truly Autonomous Region
Quick Glance: Rakhine: On the Path to Autonomy
  • The Arakan Army (AA) has the potential to make Rakhine Myanmar's first autonomous region.

  • Strong leadership and unity among the Rakhine are crucial for the autonomy claim.

  • Unlike other ethnic armed groups, the AA maintains independent decision-making, providing strategic advantages.

  • Rakhine's geopolitical significance attracts both China and India, giving the AA additional leverage.
Mercedes-Benz (MBG GR) Cuts Earnings Outlook as China Auto Sales Falter: Mercedes-Benz Group AG cuts its financial forecast for the year as the luxury-car maker ...
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Mercedes-Benz (MBG GR) Cuts Earnings Outlook as China Auto Sales Falter
Quick Glance: Mercedes-Benz: Profit Warning and Recall in China
  • Mercedes-Benz has lowered its profit forecast due to weak sales in China, resulting in a stock drop of over 8 percent.

  • Sales forecasts for high-end models have significantly declined, raising concerns about long-term profitability.

  • A recall of over half a million vehicles in China due to safety issues will take effect from the end of November.

  • Analysts express concerns about the economic situation in China and its impact on the entire automotive industry.
Voting under way in first Sri Lanka election since economic collapse: Sri Lanka began voting on Saturday in its first presidential election since the country's ...
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Voting under way in first Sri Lanka election since economic collapse
China's monetary policy moves won't fix the economy: Paul Cavey, previously Asia macro strategist and managing director at investment company Wellington ...
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China's monetary policy moves won't fix the economy
The Next President and the Tradeoffs in U.S. Economic Policy: How to Grapple With “the New Washington Consensus”
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The Next President and the Tradeoffs in U.S. Economic Policy: How to ...
Xi Holds Surprise Politburo Meeting to Discuss China Economy With Top Leaders: President Xi Jinping and China’s top leaders called for sufficient fiscal spending ...
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Xi Holds Surprise Politburo Meeting to Discuss China Economy With Top ...
China’s Leaders Face ‘Whatever-It-Takes’ Moment, Ray Dalio Says: Billionaire investor Ray Dalio says China’s surge of market stimulus will be a historic turning ...
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China’s Leaders Face ‘Whatever-It-Takes’ Moment, Ray Dalio Says
Chinese stocks soar most since 2015 as market heads for bull run : Chinese stocks have experienced a remarkable resurgence, soaring for the ninth consecutive day ...
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Chinese stocks soar most since 2015 as market heads for bull run
Shein lays off 17 employees in Singapore even amid continued hiring: The company says it has restructured the Singapore arm of its IT research and development ...
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Shein lays off 17 employees in Singapore even amid continued hiring
China is in deep trouble despite a surging sharemarket: While the People’s Bank of China’s monetary blitz has ignited the sharemarket, it doesn’t fix its ...
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China is in deep trouble despite a surging sharemarket
China father ties son with rope and speaks with police about his school dropout: A man in central China bound his teenage son with rope in public because the boy ...
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China father ties son with rope and speaks with police about his school ...
The Battle for the BRICS: Why the Future of the Bloc Will Shape Global Order: Why the future of the bloc will shape global order.
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The Battle for the BRICS: Why the Future of the Bloc Will Shape Global ...
Despite global EV slowdown, China's car industry refuses to put on handbrake: Despite tariffs and a slowing global demand for electric vehicles in recent months ...
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Despite global EV slowdown, China's car industry refuses to put on ...
Trump plays the fear card on the economy – and it seems to be working: Donald Trump had an apocalyptic warning for a group of farmers in swing state ...
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Trump plays the fear card on the economy – and it seems to be working
Fan Bingbing’s selection as Melaka’s tourism ambassador pays off, though some locals baulk at state’s strategy
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Fan Bingbing’s selection as Melaka’s tourism ambassador pays off ...
Silicon Shield 2.0: A Taiwan Perspective: Does Taiwan’s leading position in the semiconductor industry, often referred to as the “Silicon Shield ...
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Silicon Shield 2.0: A Taiwan Perspective
Quick Glance: Silicon Shield 2.0: Taiwan's Role in Global Security
  • Taiwan is essential in the semiconductor supply chain, significantly influencing the competition between the U.S. and China.

  • The 'Silicon Shield' theory suggests that Taiwan's chip production serves as a deterrent against China, though it also increases Taiwan's vulnerabilities.

  • The U.S. is implementing reshoring and friend-shoring strategies to reduce reliance on Taiwan, but replicating its semiconductor ecosystem is challenging.

  • The 'Silicon Shield 2.0' concept aims to enhance Taiwan's position in global economic security by integrating it into international production networks.
EU Slaps 45% Tariffs on Chinese EVs : The European Union has approved a significant measure imposing tariffs of up to 45 percent on electric vehicles ...
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EU Slaps 45% Tariffs on Chinese EVs
China's foldable phones herald conquest of OLED screen market: TAIPEI -- When Honor Device CEO George Zhao took the stage in Berlin in September to unveil the ...
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China's foldable phones herald conquest of OLED screen market
Quick Glance: China's Foldable Phones Dominate the OLED Market
  • Honor Device CEO George Zhao recently showcased new smartphone models in Berlin, all featuring OLED displays.

  • OLED technology enables slimmer designs, enhanced energy efficiency, and more flexible screens.

  • Huawei's new foldable Mate XT smartphone received praise for its flexibility and image quality.

  • Beijing's push for supply chain localization is causing Samsung and LG's sales shares to decline.
Sign it’s ‘already too late’ to save China: China’s government has applied an economic defibrillator to restart the nation’s beating heart ...
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Sign it’s ‘already too late’ to save China
From COVID-19 to Economic Stimulus: Why China Is Prone to Sudden Policy U-Turns: While not as dramatic as China’s abandonment of the zero-COVID policy in late ...
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From COVID-19 to Economic Stimulus: Why China Is Prone to Sudden Policy ...