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Growth supported by strong industrial output, while prices stay weak and unemployment edges up
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U.K. Court Says Ex-Exec Sought to Derail Chinese Rescue of Aerospace Firm
Ruling highlights internal resistance in Chinese overseas investments
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The government aims to embed artificial intelligence across all levels of learning, from primary schools to university exams, while addressing computing bottlenecks and security risks
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Beijing has reduced reliance on some American goods since 2013, but concentrated dependencies persist in strategic sectors including aircraft parts, turbojets, machinery and optical products
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While historically defined by deforestation, the country has built robust monitoring and policy frameworks that position it as a prime candidate for long-term global climate funding
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Tech Brief (Apr. 16): Alibaba Unveils No-Code AI Tool to Build Apps in Minutes
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China Mandates Nationwide Mental Health Coverage by 2030
A new government directive requires counseling rooms in communities and schools across the country as officials scramble to address a severe shortage of psychotherapists and rising psychological distress
Apr 16, 2026 11:31 AM
CX Daily: China Banks Split as Margins Squeeze and Retail Risks Rise
‘Big Six’ state lenders outperformed smaller peers in 2025, as weak credit demand and intensifying competition continued to weigh on loan yields
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Alibaba Unveils No-Code AI Tool to Build Apps in Minutes
New Meoo platform highlights company’s accelerating push into AI agents after sweeping internal overhaul
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Former ICBC Shenzhen Executive Probed Amid Guangdong Graft Sweep
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China Imposes Lifetime Accountability for Officials’ Investment Decisions
New State Council guidelines aim to rein in local debt and tighten oversight of project approvals
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China Lifts Offshore Lending Caps for Foreign Banks to Boost Yuan Use Overseas
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