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Economic Watch: Booming theme parks highlight China's tourism, consumption potential
China Internet Information Center
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SHANGHAI, July 5 (Xinhua) -- The opening of LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort in east China has added momentum to the country's thriving theme park sector, reflecting China's consumption upgrade and potential, as well as its commitment to opening up to the...
China Imposes 5-Year Tariffs on EU Spirits Over Below-Cost Pricing
The Dubrovnik Times
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China has decided to impose tariffs on imports of spirits from the European Union for five years, after determining that companies were selling them on the Chinese market at prices below production costs, the Ministry of Commerce announced on...
China Focus: Experts urge vigilance over AI's threat to global security, humanity
China Internet Information Center
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BEIJING, July 5 (Xinhua) -- Decision-makers and strategists attending the 13th World Peace Forum have sounded the alarm over the risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI). The three-day event, which wrapped up on Friday in Beijing, put AI in the...
China’s failed diplomacy
The Manila Times
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July 5, 2025
BEIJING last week banned former senator Francis Tolentino from entering its mainland, Hong Kong and Macao for “his egregious conduct on China-related issues.” His sin, in China’s eyes, was pushing through legislation that reinforced the...
Chinese humanoid robot cooks steak by remote control from 1,118 miles away
Interesting Engineering - New York
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July 5, 2025
Chinese robot maker Dobot Robotics has showcased its humanoid ‘Atom’ robot preparing a delicious steak. Although impressive enough, the real feat was the fact that the robot was remotely operated from 1,118 miles (1,800 km) away using virtual...
Chinese, Ghanaian FMs mark 65th anniversary of ties
CGTN
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday exchanged congratulations with his Ghanaian counterpart, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the...
China Signals Investment In Brazil-Led Global Tropical Forest Conservation Fund
StratNews Global
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July 5, 2025
Home China China Signals Investment In Brazil-Led Global Tropical Forest Conservation Fund China’s commitment to the fund could encourage emerging economies to finance climate action, expanding participation beyond obligations placed solely on...
Beijing forum urges global cooperation for peace, development
CGTN
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The 13th World Peace Forum, which ran from Wednesday to Friday in Beijing, saw attendants from both China and abroad exchanging views on how to share the responsibility of maintaining peace and promote development while seizing the opportunities...
China Reports Enforcing Tariffs on EU Brandy Imports
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) China has announced that it will enforce anti-dumping tariffs and price agreements on imported brandy products from the European Union for a period of five years, starting this Saturday. In its conclusive statement regarding the...
Business : ASEAN Is Reforming The Way It Trades By Increasing Use Of Local Currencies To Ensure Stability - PM Anwar
Bernama
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July 6, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- ASEAN has taken steps to reform the grouping by not only increasing trade among the member countries but also the use of local currencies in trade as a concrete way toward a more stable financial system free of...
China, Ghana mark 65 years of diplomatic ties with commitmen...
Modern Ghana
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Ghana and China have reaffirmed their enduring bilateral ties as they mark the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations, with both countries committing to deepen cooperation in what has been declared a “New Era” of strategic partnership. In a...
Trade, terror and the trust trap: Can India afford a reset with China?
Firstpost
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July 5, 2025
On 6–7 July 2025, the expanded Brics+ leaders will convene in Rio de Janeiro; however, the summit’s choreography has already been disrupted. Beijing has confirmed that Premier Li Qiang—not President Xi Jinping—will lead the Chinese delegation,...
China’s tech giant claims 1,800-mile range for solid-state EV battery, files patent
Interesting Engineering - New York
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July 5, 2025
Huawei has filed a patent detailing a sulfide-based solid-state battery design with energy densities between 180 and 225 Wh/lb, roughly two to three times higher than today’s typical electric vehicle batteries. While the Chinese tech giant does...
Economic Watch: Beijing conference spotlights esports as new engine of digital economy
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIJING, July 5 (Xinhua) -- No dull rows of chairs and tables, no endless slides of charts and numbers -- instead, a gleaming statue of Hermes, the Olympian god of competition and the "god of esports," took center stage, while a virtual concert...
China, Ghana mark 65 years of diplomatic ties
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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July 5, 2025
Today marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Ghana. Ghana was one of the earliest African countries to establish diplomatic ties with China. Over the...
Business InsightsBrics leaders meet under pressure from tariffs, oil shocks and climate rifts
The National News
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When the leaders of the Brics group of developing countries gather on Sunday for their 17th annual summit, the backdrop is one of the most geopolitically volatile the bloc has faced in years, with trade tension, regional conflicts and energy...
‘It’s harder for us’: young Chinese struggle to compete in harsh UK job market
South China Morning Post
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July 5, 2025
After finishing her master’s degree in education last December, Harley Hu began looking for a full-time job in the United Kingdom. The search proved to be far more gruelling than she had expected. “I sent out maybe 200 or 300 CVs,” the 25-year-old...
China’s Stance on Russia-Ukraine War and US Rivalry
Mezha
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July 5, 2025
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke about the EU’s chief diplomat Kaja Kallas, stating that China “will not accept” Russia’s defeat in the war it started against Ukraine. According to him, after the conflict ends, the United States will focus...
Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – July 5, 2025
Nepal News
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KATHMANDU: Welcome to Nepal News’ Evening Economic Brief—your go-to source on key financial updates in Nepal. Stay informed with concise insights on market trends, economic indicators, and policy shifts. Here are today’s top economic news...
This Chinese Company is Buying a Lot of BNB, Aims to Own $1 Billion Worth
CryptoPotato
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July 5, 2025
This acquisition from Nano Labs comes following their accumulation of Bitcoin, which is also part of their corporate treasury. According to the most recent data from BitcoinTreasures, the company has exactly 1,000 BTC stashed, ranking it 31st in...