Category: China
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U.S. will very likely fight a war against Russia, China and Iran: Alex Karp
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The U.S. military has long prioritized the ability to fight two wars simultaneously in different parts of the world, similar to its efforts in the Pacific and European theaters during World War II. But Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir, a data mining software company known for its work in defense…
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Crude oil little changed after volatile week with China demand fears lingering
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SlavkoSereda/iStock via Getty Images Crude oil futures ended the week little changed as lingering concerns over the outlook for demand in China and easing geopolitical risks offset economic data showing slowing inflation and strong retail sales pointing to resilient consumer spending. “It was Oil markets had a volatile week, said…
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It’s the MLF day in China – No rate cut expected from the People’s Bank of China
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The People’s Bank of China sets the medium-term lending facility rate on the 15th of each month. The rate is currently 2.3%, after the People’s Bank of China made a surprise interest rate cut on the 25th of last month! There is a widespread expectation that there will be no…
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Tims China Announces Q2 2024 Results Date & Conference Call
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Article Content SHANGHAI and NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TH International Limited (“Tims China” (Nasdaq: THCH)), the exclusive operator of Tim Hortons coffee shops in China, plans to release its second quarter results before the market opens on Thursday, August 29, 2024, with a conference call at…
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China firm bags Ketraco deal to build Narok-Bomet power line
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The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has contracted a Chinese company to build the 132kV Narok-Bomet double circuit transmission line. Catraco has signed a contract with China North Power Engineering Corporation to build the Narok-Bomet line as part of the Sh15.6 billion Kenya Transmission Network Improvement Project (KTNIP). The other…
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China test-flies biggest cargo drone as low-altitude economy takes off By Reuters
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Written by Ryan Wu BEIJING (Reuters) – China has launched the largest cargo drone yet designed for civilian use, as the world’s biggest drone maker ramps up test flights of autonomous aerial vehicles that could eventually carry everything from takeaway meals to people. The two-tonne, twin-engine aircraft took off on…
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Asian stocks rise with inflation readings on tap; China lags By Investing.com
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Most Asian stocks rose on Monday, extending last week’s recovery amid growing hopes that fears of a U.S. recession were overblown, with focus shifting squarely to a series of key inflation readings this week. Chinese markets lagged their peers, largely missing out on last week’s rally amid ongoing concerns about…
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Asia FX firms on positive US, China readings; yen faces renewed pressure By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies rose on Friday as positive economic readings from the United States and China helped ease recession fears, although improved risk appetite put renewed pressure on the Japanese yen. The dollar found some strength thanks to better-than-expected labor market data, although any major advance in the greenback was…
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Asian stocks rise on cooling recession fears, positive China inflation By Investing.com
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Asian stocks rose on Friday as concerns about an approaching recession in the United States eased, while somewhat positive inflation data from China also helped boost sentiment. But regional markets are still heading towards weekly losses after recording sharp declines at the start of the week. Asian stocks benefited from…
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Another recall for Tesla cars in China: front trunk lid this time (NASDAQ:TSLA)
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jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Tesla (NASDAQ: TeslaToyota Motor Corp. is set to conduct a remote recall of about 1.7 million vehicles in China, the State Administration for Market Regulation said. The issue raised involves a potential failure to detect when the front trunk lid is opened. Unlocked, which obstructs…
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Investor says files liquidation petition in China against Evergrande unit By Reuters
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HONG KONG (Reuters) – An investor has applied to a Chinese court to liquidate a key unit of a debt-laden property developer in China. Evergrande (Hong Kong): According to a securities filing made by the petitioner on Wednesday. The investor — Vanward, a Shenzhen-listed electrical appliance maker — cited a…
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Bitcoin Mining Was Never Banned In China
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Unusual discovery: Mining has never been banned in China. Yes, you read that right. In fact, not only is it not banned, but Chinese miners are leading the world in innovative uses of Bitcoin mining. But what about? This is a Reuters report. And Others Who says it’s banned? Let’s…
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What cards does China hold in trade dispute with EU? By Investing.com
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Amid the ongoing trade dispute between China and the European Union, analysts at Citigroup said in a note this week that China is strategically preparing for potential retaliation while maintaining a cautious stance. Following the EU’s imposition of temporary tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles on July 4, 2024, China has…
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Tesla registers insurance brokerage in China, national corporate database shows By Reuters
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BEIJING (Reuters) – Tesla Inc registered an insurance brokerage firm in China in late July, according to a national enterprise information database, in a sign the U.S. automaker may be trying again to win approval to sell insurance products in the country. The new company, located in Beijing’s central business…
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UBS upgrades China stocks to “most preferred” in Asia By Investing.com
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UBS said Chinese stocks were its top pick in Asia, with the firm forecasting strong single-digit returns by the end of 2024 on the back of improved earnings outlook and more policy support. UPS said China’s major internet companies are set to post stronger earnings, especially major e-commerce companies like…
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China Caixin Manufacturing PMI for July 2024 49.8 (expected 51.5, prior 51.8)
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I have revised this result twice, as it has returned to contraction again after a good June. This was a major failure to meet expectations. This is its first contraction in nine months, and points to underlying problems in the Chinese economy. The PMI had performed better than the official…
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Marriott cuts 2024 sales view on China drag, slower North American demand By Reuters
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(Reuters) – Hotel operator Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MRX) lowered its 2024 room revenue growth forecast on Wednesday, citing a weaker operating environment in China and expectations of weaker demand in North America. The company’s shares fell 4.7% before the bell. Marriott expects its revenue per available room (RevPAR), an important…
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Starbucks reports in-line Q3 earnings as sales miss on China weakness; shares up By Investing.com
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Investing.com – Starbucks Corp reported mixed third-quarter results on Tuesday, with earnings matching Wall Street estimates while revenue fell short of expectations due to weak sales in China. Shares of Starbucks Inc. (NASDAQ:) rose more than 2% in premarket trading on Wednesday. Starbucks earned $0.93 on revenue of $9.1 billion.…
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China official protests Japan’s negative remarks at meeting with US, Chinese foreign ministry says By Reuters
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BEIJING (Reuters) – A Chinese Foreign Ministry official has expressed diplomatic dissatisfaction to Japan over negative comments made by the Japanese side during a recent meeting with the United States, China’s foreign ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. Liu Jinsong, director-general of Asian affairs at China’s Foreign Ministry, has…