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Face up to graft to stop interest groups ‘preying’ on party, says Chinese leader
In newly released comments, Xi Jinping said Communist Party members have to ‘identify and solve our own problems’.
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A Chinese report has revealed a catalogue of US naval targets including radars and sensors to be attacked in any future conflict.
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China’s bigger role as a peace mediator has sparked concerns about the impact on India’s infrastructure projects in Myanmar.
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Next stop, Nigeria: China cement giant Huaxin’s African expansion spree
The Shanghai-listed company’s US$1 billion acquisition plans are its latest move into Africa as it hedges against shrinking domestic margins.
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In November, new home prices in China’s four top-tier cities were unchanged from a month earlier, following 13 months of declines.
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Shaoxing wine is for cooking, right? It’s on Michelin-star drink menus now
After a period of decline in which it was relegated to the kitchen, Shaoxing wine is finally reclaiming its status as a refined drink.
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Chinese money fuels hiring spree among private banks in Hong Kong
Wealth managers like UBS, Bank of Singapore and Julius Baer are expanding teams to cater to surging mainland Chinese money.
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China’s November consumption misses estimate, adds urgency to stimulus
Retail sales grew by just 3.0 per cent last month, while property investment also continued to drag, falling by 10.4 per cent in first 11 months.
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5 shampoos sold in Hong Kong found to contain chemicals banned in EU
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Life of Syria’s Assad revealed in private photos found in abandoned mansions
Candid photos reveal a stark contrast to the ousted Syrian leader’s public image.
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Taiwan losing cultural sway, Hong Kong ‘failures’: 5 weekend reads
From Taiwan losing its cultural sway over mainland to Hongkongers feeling like they are ‘failures’, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
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China’s Fan Zhendong pleads for privacy after supporters mob him at hotel
Three-time Olympic table tennis champion urges fans to show ‘understanding and respect’ after latest incident.
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Have money, will travel: Chinese investors join overseas assets in US visa bids
A new cohort of Chinese migrants to the US is on the rise – investors looking to permanently relocate to conduct their business smoothly.
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Being a young actress in Hollywood is exhausting, Florence Pugh says
British star, 28, says ‘there are lines women have to stay within’ in the film industry but that she refuses to fit into stereotypes.
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‘Copycat tax’: China influencer presents lavish gifts to pop star he imitates
Their online interactions spark extensive discussions about legal implications of profiting from celebrity likenesses.
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The Chinese player led from start against compatriot Wu Yize to become only the ninth player from China to win a ranking tournament.
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‘Only game in town’: ex-Spain minister says China-EU ties can thrive under Trump
Former top diplomat says EU’s problems are not about Trump, and both China and the bloc must choose between maintaining existing trade relations or ‘chaos’.
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How to gain entrée into Trump’s White House? Beijing is looking for ways
The old ways of making connections and gaining influence aren’t likely to be as reliable in the coming, unpredictable administration.
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‘Patience has a limit’: PLA boosts presence near Taiwan after leadership change
Six months after island’s new leader took over, PLA tracking data shows growing numbers of military exercises and sorties are getting closer to more of Taiwan.
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong has slashed liquor tax but can it take on trade hubs like Singapore?
Merchants say tax cut will result in opportunities to bring in more high-end spirits to Hong Kong for trade in Asia, but obstacles remain.
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How will China policy go after Trump overhauls the US government?
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Huawei’s new Mate 70 smartphone chip is ‘not a major redesign’, report finds
The findings contradict enthusiasm on Chinese social media, where users claimed the new Kirin 9020 had a performance boost of 30 per cent.
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Can Chinese electric trucks overcome global tariffs to dominate the market?
Fleets of electric trucks from China have been growing internationally even as Western countries target the country’s EVs with sanctions.
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Ex-OpenAI engineer launches robotics start-up amid China’s race to boost industry
Light Robotics, which has set up offices in Shenzhen and Singapore, will focus on consumer-facing companion robots.
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Novel drug awaits Hong Kong diabetics suffering from debilitating eye disease
Oculis’ OCS-01 eye drops, currently in phase 3 trials for diabetic macular edema, can be an alternative to injection, CEO says.
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Why mainland China’s ‘second navy’ is becoming increasingly active around Taiwan
As well as stepping up patrols, coastguards are training with the navy triggering speculation about their role in any attack on the island.
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Mainland China is upping the ante on Taiwan’s ‘safe’ east coast. Here’s how
Data compiled from the Taiwanese defence ministry’s daily briefings shows a rise in drone and helicopter activity on the far side of the island.
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Where do Hong Kong’s domestic workers sleep? 3 personal stories
Personal stories of three migrant workers in Hong Kong and their grim accommodation
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Chinese snake idioms explored as we head into the Year of the Snake
Why would legs on a snake mean something is ruined? What does a bow’s shadow have to do with reptiles? Seven snake idioms and their meanings.
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