Map Shows Where China's Expanding Investments Amid USAID Upheaval
The Trump administration is moving to merge USAID with the State Department and, while some aid functions will remain intact, ...
China is building a giant laser to generate the energy of the stars, satellite images appear to show
The X-shaped building in southwestern China could help China pull ahead in the race to master a futuristic clean energy ...
How DePin Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks Continue To Grow
Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePin) are tipped to become one of blockchain's paths to changing the world ...
The New York Times20d
China Says Economy Grew 5% Last Year, Driven by Exports
Analysts say they see signs of malaise in China’s domestic economy, but those problems were offset mainly by robust exports and a $1 trillion trade surplus. By Keith Bradsher Reporting from ...
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China’s economy grows more than expected. But fears of Trump tariffs loom
China’s economy grew more than expected in the last three months of 2024, official data showed on Friday, as it awaits the likely imposition of fresh tariffs by US President-elect Donald Trump ...
Reuters20d
China's economy meets official growth target, but many feel worse off
China's Q4 GDP grows 5.4% y/y, beating market forecast 2024 GDP expands 5.0%, meeting the government's target But growth was unbalanced, led by industry and exports Consumption lags as workers ...
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Hong Kong’s shuttered Physical gym chain owner sells 4 flats at over 40% discount
An owner of Hong Kong gym chain Physical sold a number of residential assets at a huge loss after shuttering his business in September, citing high rents imposed by some of its landlords.
Miami Herald21d
Young desert creature — slightly iridescent — found in Somaliland. It’s a new species
The new species was identified by its DNA, coloring, scale pattern and other subtle physical features.
Wall Street Journal21d
China Has a $1 Trillion Head Start in Any Tariff Fight
As he prepares for his second term, China’s dominance of global manufacturing is greater than ever. China just posted a trade surplus with the rest of the world of almost $1 trillion for 2024 ...
The Economist21d
An initiative so feared that China has stopped saying its name
LIKE LORD VOLDEMORT from Harry Potter, “Made in China 2025” is an initiative which induces so much fear and loathing abroad that Chinese officials dare not speak its name. The plan ...