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China: Teenager Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Murdering Classmate in Abandoned Greenhouse
On Monday, December 30, a Chinese court sentenced a teenage boy to life in jail for killing his classmate, ending a case that ignited a…
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ASML CEO Claims China's Semiconductor Industry is 10 to 15 Years Behind
Chinese tech firms entered a brave new world in 2020 as the US began restricting access to advanced semiconductor technologies. Those…
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Factbox-What is China's Jinjiang, the BYD contractor under fire in Brazil?
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's Jinjiang Group is in the spotlight after Brazil's labour authorities said workers at a factory it is building…
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Oil prices ease as markets weigh China stimulus hopes
OIL edged lower on Thursday (Dec 26) in light holiday trade as the US dollar’s strength offset hopes for additional fiscal stimulus in…
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Chinese automaker BYD slams reports of poor conditions at a factory site in Brazil
BANGKOK (AP) — A spokesperson for Chinese automaker BYD has objected to reports about poor conditions at a construction site in Brazil…
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Oil prices edge higher on hopes for more China stimulus
OIL prices edged higher on Thursday (Dec 26) in thin holiday trading, driven by hopes for additional fiscal stimulus in China, the world’s…
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China keeps key rate steady with traders expecting cuts in 2025
CHINA kept a key interest rate unchanged – a move widely expected by economists – as it seeks to keep its powder dry ahead of possible…
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Chinese media mocks US 'delusion' over spy drones
What's New China is mocking the United States as a "breeding ground for delusion, irrationality, and instability" following allegations…
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China faces AI talent shortage in an otherwise booming 'new economy' sector, report finds
China's booming artificial intelligence (AI) industry has a plethora of job openings but not enough talent to fill them, according to a…
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Campaign manager for California politician accused of spying for China
What's New A Chinese national who managed the campaign of an unnamed California politician two years ago was arrested Thursday for…
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US shares update on China's nuclear arsenal
What's New China now possesses over 600 operational nuclear warheads, the Pentagon reported on Wednesday, about 100 more than last year's…
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Apple in talks with Tencent, ByteDance to roll out AI features in China: sources
APPLE is in talks with Tencent and TikTok owner ByteDance about integrating their artificial intelligence (AI) models into iPhones sold in…
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China building world’s largest artificial-island airport in Dalian
China is constructing what is claimed to be the world’s largest artificial-island airport to bolster Dalian, a north-eastern city and…
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US graphite firms seek 920% duty to thwart China on EV material
US PRODUCERS of a crucial material used in electric vehicle batteries have initiated a trade action seeking sharp tariff increases on…
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iFast launches dedicated China desk to tap Chinese investor needs
New desk under its wealth advisory arm will also help non-Chinese institutions and customers to invest into China WEALTH management…
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China is urging EV firms to invest in South Africa, official says
CHINA is encouraging its electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers to invest in South Africa as it seeks to broaden ties between the two…
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China auto body seeks subsidy extension as EV exports take hit
CHINA’S biggest industry group for automobile makers urged the government to extend concessions for trading in older vehicles, as part of…
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Tesla sells 21,900 EVs in China in first week of December, the highest in Q4
US automaker Tesla sold 21,900 electric vehicles in China in the first week of December, the highest weekly sales in the fourth quarter of…
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Opinion: The TikTok court case has staggering implications for free speech in America
The free speech implications of the coming ban on TikTok in the United States are staggering and unprecedented. On Friday, the U.S. Court…
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China investigates Nvidia over suspected violation of anti-monopoly law
CHINA’S market regulator said on Monday (Dec 9) it has launched an investigation into Nvidia over suspected violations of the country’s…
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China targets Nvidia with antitrust probe, escalating US chip tensions
CHINA said on Monday (Dec 9) it has launched an investigation into Nvidia over suspected violations of the country’s anti-monopoly law, in…
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Singapore shares close flat amid mixed Asia markets on China stimulus hopes
STI down by 1.24 points or 0.03% at 3,794.92; Singtel is top gainer on benchmark index SINGAPORE stocks slipped into slightly negative…
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Stocks to watch: CapitaLand China Trust, Lendlease Global Reit, StarHub
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Dec 9): CapitaLand China Trust (CLCT):…
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China Deploys Fruit Flies in Space Station
Pretty Fly Not long after it brought on a fresh crew of astronauts, China's Tiangong space station has received yet another group of new…