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China has ‘ample’ policy tools to face economic challenges amid Trump’s trade war, say top officials
CHINA’S ECONOMIC POLICIES Chinese Finance Minister Lan Fo’an noted that the central government has left ample room for policy tools…
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‘Might is right’ mindset among major powers could hurt small countries most, warns China’s Wang Yi
BEIJING: If big countries operate on a “might is right” basis, it will severely damage the world order and usher…
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Wukong, Ne Zha, DeepSeek: China says external ‘suppression’ accelerates innovation
Also speaking at Thursday’s press conference was Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao, who made mentions of Chinese titles that had…
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What’s ‘involution’ and why is it worrying China’s policymakers?
The phenomenon has been at the forefront of public debate in China – even being addressed by top policymakers. For…
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China ramps up stimulus to guard economy from changes ‘unseen in a century’, boosting stock markets
BEIJING: China unlocked more fiscal stimulus on Wednesday (Mar 5), promising greater efforts to support consumption and cushion the impact of…
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China will work to firmly advance ‘reunification’ with Taiwan, premier says
BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday (Mar 5) China would “firmly advance” the push for “reunification” with Taiwan while opposing external…
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China sets GDP growth target of ‘around 5%’ for third year running, despite worsening trade war
SINGAPORE: China will target economic growth of “around 5 per cent” this year for the third consecutive time, according to…
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Watch: Premier Li Qiang delivers speech detailing China’s economic policies
China kept its economic growth target at roughly 5 per cent for the third year running. Source: CNA
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China expands defence budget by 7.2% amid Sino-US rivalry, geopolitical tensions
BEIJING: China has announced a 7.2 per cent hike in its defence budget for this year, keeping pace with its…
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China courts a shaken Europe after Trump-Zelenskyy row, slams US tariff moves
NPC spokesperson Lou denounced Washington’s decision to impose unilateral tariffs as a violation of international trade rules, after a reporter…
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