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China conducts 300-bln-yuan MLF operation to inject liquidity
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIJING, June 25 (Xinhua) -- China's central bank on Wednesday conducted a 300-billion-yuan (about 41.86 billion U.S. dollars) medium-term lending facility (MLF) operation as it seeks to maintain ample liquidity in the banking system. The one-year...
China urges AIIB to step up cross-border development funding
Nikkei Asia
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BEIJING (Reuters) -- China's finance minister on Wednesday urged the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to expand funding for cross-border connectivity projects in developing nations, citing a global decrease in international development...
China launches campaign to curb illegal dumping of solid waste
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIJING, June 25 (Xinhua) -- China has initiated a three-year special campaign targeting illegal dumping and disposal of solid waste, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said Wednesday. The campaign will involve rigorous inspections and...
China’s top security agency mocks CIA informant drive: ‘farcical’
South China Morning Post
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June 25, 2025
China’s top intelligence agency says a recent CIA campaign aimed at recruiting informants from China is a sign the US spy agency is desperately looking for ways to survive as Washington slashes budgets. “Yet, as resources shrink, the CIA has...
China's BYD cuts weekly shifts, halts expansion as demand cools
Sabah
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June 25, 2025
Chinese electric vehicle champion BYD has slowed its production and expansion pace in recent months by reducing shifts at some factories in China and delaying plans to add new production lines, said two people with knowledge of the matter. The...
Chinese, Mozambican presidents exchange congratulations on 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties
IOL
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday exchanged congratulations with Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Mozambique. Xi noted that over the 50 years since the establishment of...
Chinese Premier Says ‘Globalization Will Not Be Reversed,’ Urges World To Avoid Weaponizing Trade
Asianet Newsable
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June 25, 2025
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday called for renewed global cooperation on trade, warning against the rising trend of using trade as a political or security tool. Speaking at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Tianjin, which is often...
China says US lost credibility on global stage after striking Iran’s nuclear sites
Zambian Observer
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June 25, 2025
China has criticized the United States for its recent airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, stating that the attack has severely damaged Washington’s credibility on the global stage. Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations, Fu Cong, condemned...
China Responds to Trump's Cryptic Post About Iran Oil
Newsweek
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June 25, 2025
China has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's post about its purchases of Iranian oil, saying it would prioritize its national interests. Trump, having brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, posted to Truth Social that China could...
China’s Anjoy Foods plans to raise up to US$336.3 million in Hong Kong listing
Inside Retail Asia
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June 25, 2025
China’s Anjoy Foods Group aims to raise up to HK$2.64 billion (US$336.31 million) from its Hong Kong listing, a regulatory filing showed on Wednesday. The frozen food maker will offer about 40 million H-shares under the issue, with a maximum offer...
China’s Anjoy Foods plans to raise up to $336.3m in HKEX listing
Deal Street Asia
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China’s Anjoy Foods Group aims to raise up to HK$2.64 billion ($336.31 million) from its Hong Kong listing, a regulatory filing showed on Wednesday. The frozen food maker will offer about 40 million H-shares under the issue, with a maximum offer...
China’s property slump could extend into 2027 with more price drops: Goldman
South China Morning Post
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June 25, 2025
China’s prolonged property downturn could extend into 2027 with another 10 per cent decline in real home prices, as policymakers maintain a cautious stance despite mounting risks to the broader economy, Goldman Sachs said. In a report on...
Chinese tech giants aggressively expand presence in Korea
The Korea Times
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June 25, 2025
Chinese tech giants are quickly expanding their presence in Korea by opening retail stores or making investments, exploiting their strong capital and cost effectiveness to put the country’s industrial sovereignty to the test. During a press...
China overtakes Japan as top destination for Korean travelers
The Korea Times
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June 25, 2025
China has overtaken Japan as the top travel destination for Koreans, driven by a surge in weekend trips and improved travel conveniences that are reshaping regional tourism patterns. Recent data from Trip.com shows that bookings for round-trip...
China vows crackdown on torture in rare admission
The Times of India
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China's top prosecutor has issued a rare admission that torture and unlawful detention takes place in the country's justice system, vowing to crack down on illegal practices by law enforcement officials. The country's top prosecutorial body the...
Beijing treads carefully as Iran-Israel war tests its Middle East strategy
United News of Bangladesh
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When Israel launched strikes on Iran nearly two weeks ago, China — a longtime ally of Tehran — was quick to react, at least with words. Beijing condemned the attacks, Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Russia’s leader urging calm, and...
China seizes moment to globalize yuan as dollar doubts mount
Yahoo Finance
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(Bloomberg) — China is launching a sweeping campaign to promote the yuan’s global role, seizing what officials see as a rare strategic opening. Most Read from Bloomberg With the dollar (DX=F) facing multiple challenges, Beijing is accelerating its...
China Looks To Capitalize On Trump Tariff-Induced Dollar Fallout With Multi-Pronged Steps To Boost Yuan’s Global Appeal
Asianet Newsable
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June 25, 2025
As U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policy takes some sheen off the dollar, often considered a safe haven, China wants to seize the opportunity. A CNBC report said Beijing is promoting its currency, the yuan, aka renminbi, in an attempt to...
China-CEEC Culture & Arts Carnival lights up summer in Beijing
China Daily
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The 4th China-CEEC Culture & Arts Carnival opened on Friday at the Shougang International Convention and Exhibition Center in Beijing's Shijingshan district. Under the theme of "Sizzling Summer Solstice", the event brought together...
Chinese Scholarly Debate on the “Trumpization” of U.S. Foreign Policy: Positions and Implications
The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs
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By Yaqi Li As Donald Trump’s influence on U.S. foreign policy endures, Chinese scholars are debating what this “Trumpization” means for the future of U.S.–China relations. Defined as the embrace of an ‘America First’ ethos—protectionism,...