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TikTok loses court bid to stop U.S. ban. Supreme Court appeal is expected
TikTok’s future in the U.S. remains in jeopardy after the popular social video app on Friday lost a major court battle as it tries to…
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Berlin's new panda twins have been named. Meet Leni and Lotti, or Meng Hao and Meng Tian
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's new panda twins now have names — or rather, two names apiece. The two female cubs, born at the Berlin Zoo on Aug.…
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Wall Street banks predict biggest China rate cuts in a decade
CHINA’S central bank will deliver the biggest interest-rate cuts in a decade next year as policymakers intensify efforts to shore up…
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Apple facing hurdles in adapting Baidu AI models for China, The Information reports
APPLE and Baidu are working to add AI features to iPhones sold in China, but are facing hurdles that could hurt the tech giant’s phone…
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Tesla's November China EV Sales Drop 4.3% as BYD Hits New High
Tesla Inc. (TSLA, Financial) announced a 4.3% year-over -year decline in November China-made EV sales to 78,856 units, as reported by…
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GM sees US$5 billion hit to restructure troubled China business
GENERAL Motors will incur more than US$5 billion in charges and writedowns tied to its troubled operations in China as the automaker tries…
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Chinese coastguard uses water cannon, blocks Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal
China has blocked four Philippine vessels that attempted to "intrude into the territorial waters" of the disputed Scarborough Shoal on…
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Mitsubishi Corp loses US$90 million in suspected China metal fraud
MITSUBISHI Corporation has suffered a loss of more than US$90 million in China after uncovering suspected fraud by one of its copper…
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Mitsubishi Corp lost US$90 million in suspected China metal fraud, say sources
MITSUBISHI Corporation has suffered a loss of more than US$90 million in China after uncovering suspected fraud by one of its copper…
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Many China copper traders halt US scrap imports on tariff fears
MANY Chinese metal importers have stopped buying US copper scrap in anticipation of tariffs being imposed when Donald Trump assumes the…
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HKBN shares jump after China Mobile makes HK$6.86 billion offer
HKBN shares jumped after China Mobile made a takeover bid that values the Hong Kong broadband provider at about HK$6.86 billion (S$1.2…
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Putin's economy suffers another blow
Chinese banks are refusing to work with sanctioned financial institutions in Russia, delivering another blow to the economy, which has…
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Tesla China shipments fall again amid hopes for bumper quarter
DELIVERIES from Tesla’s Shanghai factory fell for a second month in November, despite an increase in subsidies from the Chinese government…
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China bans germanium, gallium exports to US in tit-for-tat move
CHINA announced an outright ban on several materials crucial to chip-making from being exported to the US citing concerns over military…
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China curbs exports of key chipmaking components to US
BEIJING said on Tuesday (Dec 3) that it would restrict exports to the United States of some key components in making semiconductors, after…
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China lifts final trade restrictions on Australian meat processors
CHINA has lifted trade restrictions on two Australian meat processing facilities, allowing the full resumption of red meat exports to the…
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China needs new clean tech investments after wind and solar boom
CHINA needs to boost investment in a new generation of clean energy technology including storage, hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel,…
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STI up 0.9% as regional stocks rise amid further stimulus expectations in China
SINGAPORE shares ended higher on Tuesday (Dec 3), tracking regional gains as China’s central bank reiterated plans to boost the economy to…
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Big pharma’s bet on China biotech is a rare trade bright spot
AT A time when geopolitical tensions are hitting industries from semiconductors to electric vehicles, pharmaceutical dealmaking has become…
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Sanofi announces biggest China investment deal amid China-EU trade tensions
China is seeking to strengthen economic ties with individual members of the European Union Sanofi plans to invest around US$1.05 billion…
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Singapore stocks close up 0.3%, tracking strong gains in Asia on positive China data
heightened tension to ultimately provide fuel for two multi-year trends benefiting Singapore: FDI and wealth inflows. SINGAPORE stocks…
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Bulgari CEO eyes India for growth as China luxury demand weakens
LVMH-owned jeweller Bulgari is looking to India to mitigate the effects of faltering luxury demand in China amid an economic slowdown.…
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Baerbock slams China's support for Russia ahead of Beijing trip
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has criticized China's support for Russia's war against Ukraine ahead of a visit to Beijing.…
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Trudeau Meets Trump Over Dinner in Mar-a-Lago as They Discuss Tariffs, Ukraine, Border and China in Surprise Visit
President-elect Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed a wide range of issues, including tariffs and China,…