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Sharp recovery in sales renews talk of whether people are tightening their belts because of economic worries.
Sharp recovery in sales renews talk of whether people are tightening their belts because of economic worries.
CBA halts cooperation with team over ‘improper remarks’ by its general manager in social media post supporting Hong Kong’s protesters.
CBA halts cooperation with team over ‘improper remarks’ by its general manager in social media post supporting Hong Kong’s protesters.
Daryl Morey posted an image reading ‘Fight for freedom, stand with Hong Kong’ – a slogan used by pro-democracy protesters – before deleting it.
Daryl Morey posted an image reading ‘Fight for freedom, stand with Hong Kong’ – a slogan used by pro-democracy protesters – before deleting it.
Anti-corruption watchdog finds 58-year-old Liu Shiyu used his role for personal gain, broke the rules to help others work in financial system, and accepted gifts.
Anti-corruption watchdog finds 58-year-old Liu Shiyu used his role for personal gain, broke the rules to help others work in financial system, and accepted gifts.
Negotiators from China and the United States will meet for the 13th round of high-level trade negotiations next week in Washington.
Negotiators from China and the United States will meet for the 13th round of high-level trade negotiations next week in Washington.
China has evolved from an economic backwater into a world economic powerhouse, but now faces numerous challenges, including the trade war with the United States.
China has evolved from an economic backwater into a world economic powerhouse, but now faces numerous challenges, including the trade war with the United States.
Chief executive says she met SOE representatives as part of her general responsibilities as leader.
Chief executive says she met SOE representatives as part of her general responsibilities as leader.
A local musician was said to have composed number in response to an online call for a theme song to unite protesters and boost their morale.
A local musician was said to have composed number in response to an online call for a theme song to unite protesters and boost their morale.
Foreign exchange reserves fell from a record high of US$448.4 billion in July to US$432.8 billion in August, the biggest since the data was first published in 1988.
Foreign exchange reserves fell from a record high of US$448.4 billion in July to US$432.8 billion in August, the biggest since the data was first published in 1988.
Bad news for Asian exporters like Japan, South Korea, Taiwan that depend on Chinese demand.
Bad news for Asian exporters like Japan, South Korea, Taiwan that depend on Chinese demand.
Mu Changchun will replace Yao Qian as the head of the People’s Bank of China’s research subsidiary on digital currency.
Mu Changchun will replace Yao Qian as the head of the People’s Bank of China’s research subsidiary on digital currency.
Sales have fallen for 13 straight months since July 2018, and look set to fall for a 14th in August despite three measures already introduced intended to boost purchases.
Sales have fallen for 13 straight months since July 2018, and look set to fall for a 14th in August despite three measures already introduced intended to boost purchases.
The two sides agree to meet in Washington next month as private sector growth forecasts cut because of escalating trade war impact
The two sides agree to meet in Washington next month as private sector growth forecasts cut because of escalating trade war impact
‘Forbes’ magazine reported that China’s central bank will launch its own sovereign digital currency to coincide with the Singles' Day online shopping festival.
‘Forbes’ magazine reported that China’s central bank will launch its own sovereign digital currency to coincide with the Singles' Day online shopping festival.
The yuan slipped to the sixth most-used international transaction currency, behind the Canadian dollar, in July, according to financial messaging service provider Swift.
The yuan slipped to the sixth most-used international transaction currency, behind the Canadian dollar, in July, according to financial messaging service provider Swift.
Beijing’s measures include improving commercial pedestrian streets and encouraging night markets and entertainment.
Beijing’s measures include improving commercial pedestrian streets and encouraging night markets and entertainment.
After Huawei pulled all its orders, Flex had to close down its Huawei-dedicated production and let tens of thousands of workers go in its Zhuhai Industrial Park.
After Huawei pulled all its orders, Flex had to close down its Huawei-dedicated production and let tens of thousands of workers go in its Zhuhai Industrial Park.
Mohammad Javad Zarif meets his counterpart Wang Yi after tweeting he planned to present a 25-year road map on countries’ strategic partnership.
Mohammad Javad Zarif meets his counterpart Wang Yi after tweeting he planned to present a 25-year road map on countries’ strategic partnership.
China Railway admits the existence of the problem in an interview with the state-run Global Times but insists it has improved recently.
China Railway admits the existence of the problem in an interview with the state-run Global Times but insists it has improved recently.
Currently, China’s Great Firewall blocks access to 135 of the world’s top 1,000 websites, including Google, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Currently, China’s Great Firewall blocks access to 135 of the world’s top 1,000 websites, including Google, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Short-term lending to corporations in July fell 219.5 billion yuan (US$31 billion), while long term loans suffered a decline of 25 per cent.
Short-term lending to corporations in July fell 219.5 billion yuan (US$31 billion), while long term loans suffered a decline of 25 per cent.
The yuan fell below the key level of 7 to the US dollar last week for the first time in 11 years, and could hit tourism and retail spending from mainland Chinese visitors.
The yuan fell below the key level of 7 to the US dollar last week for the first time in 11 years, and could hit tourism and retail spending from mainland Chinese visitors.
Wearing bright orange and white vests and holding anti-protest placards, they gathered at federation’s office in North Point to back officers and government.
Wearing bright orange and white vests and holding anti-protest placards, they gathered at federation’s office in North Point to back officers and government.
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin did not comment on the talks during a photo session with Vice-Premier Liu He.
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin did not comment on the talks during a photo session with Vice-Premier Liu He.
Quarterly meeting of the country’s top leadership chaired by President Xi Jinping concluded China must rely on its domestic demand potential.
Quarterly meeting of the country’s top leadership chaired by President Xi Jinping concluded China must rely on its domestic demand potential.
There were few visible signs of negotiations in Shanghai on Tuesday, as officials launched first face-to-face talks since May.
There were few visible signs of negotiations in Shanghai on Tuesday, as officials launched first face-to-face talks since May.
Weak economic growth in both Beijing and Shanghai should act as a warning of the need for further changes to the hukou system, according to professor Lu Ming.
Weak economic growth in both Beijing and Shanghai should act as a warning of the need for further changes to the hukou system, according to professor Lu Ming.
Switching first face-to-face gathering since G20 summit from Beijing sends message that ‘trade should be trade, and politics should be politics,’ analyst says.
Switching first face-to-face gathering since G20 summit from Beijing sends message that ‘trade should be trade, and politics should be politics,’ analyst says.
Ratio of available jobs to jobs seekers rose to 1.89 in the second quarter, up from five-year low of 1.68 in the first three months of 2019.
Ratio of available jobs to jobs seekers rose to 1.89 in the second quarter, up from five-year low of 1.68 in the first three months of 2019.
Gross domestic product growth slowed to 6.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2019, with tariffs of 25 per cent on US$250 billion of Chinese imports remaining in place.
Gross domestic product growth slowed to 6.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2019, with tariffs of 25 per cent on US$250 billion of Chinese imports remaining in place.