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Facing a Flurry of U.S. Sanctions, China Prepares to Hit Back
With days until Donald Trump is sworn in, China is bracing for a trade war, aiming at industries as diverse as semiconductors, apparel and industrial plastic.The New York Times - 11h -
China Says Economy Grew 5% Last Year, Driven by Exports
Analysts say they see signs of malaise in China’s domestic economy, but those problems were offset mainly by robust exports and a $1 trillion trade surplus.The New York Times - 19h -
Music streams hit nearly 5 trillion in 2024, with women pop performers leading in US
Did you stream more music in 2024ABC News - 2d -
China’s economy hits 5% growth target but rate among slowest in decades
Latter part of 2024 ‘recovered remarkably’ after stimulus measures, says National Bureau of Statistics. Business live – latest updates China’s economy grew by 5% in 2024, in line with ...The Guardian - 10h -
China's fourth-quarter GDP grows at 5.4%, beating market expectations as stimulus measures kick in
The real estate slump and uncertainty about future income have weighed on consumer spending and business confidence, adding to deflation concerns.CNBC - 11h -
China’s GDP growth hits 5% target for 2024
Analysts and officials warn of threat from tariffs and weak consumer demandFinancial Times - 16h -
China's annual GDP growth meets target of 5% as stimulus measures kick in
China’s economy expanded by 5% year on year in 2024, with an upswing in the final quarter of the year, as a flurry of stimulus measures kicked in and helped meet Beijing’s growth target.NBC News - 19h -
UK economy’s 0.1% growth fails to hit forecasts
November expansion is first since August as pressure on chancellor Rachel Reeves to rebuild confidence growsFinancial Times - 1d -
US targets China’s answer to OpenAI with trade blacklisting
Beijing-based Zhipu singled out among artificial intelligence start-ups for allegedly advancing Chinese military capabilitiesFinancial Times - 1d -
China's slowing economy is waiting for more stimulus. Here's how the country plans to boost growth
China's slowing economy is still waiting for promised government support to kick in.CNBC - 1d -
Bank of Korea leaves rates unchanged in a surprise move, warns GDP growth 'highly likely' to miss forecasts
Economists polled by Reuters had estimated a 25-basis-point cut to 2.75%CNBC - 1d -
Tax Deadline for 2024 Disaster-Hit Small Businesses Nears
The IRS cautions many small businesses that the filing extension periods given after natural disasters last year will end in early February, though other will have until May.Inc. - 2d -
5 Best VPN Services (2024): For Routers, PC, iPhone, Android, and More
It won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but a virtual private network can make you a less tempting target for hackers.Wired - 3d -
Starmer aims to refocus attention on growth after hit from markets
UK PM pledges to be ‘best state partner’ for AI companies as he faces ominous economic and political backdropFinancial Times - 4d -
U.S. Targets China With New AI Curbs, Overriding Nvidia's Objections
The U.S. is imposing some of its strongest measures yet to limit Chinese advances in AI, aiming to block backdoors in other countries that Beijing could use to access technology.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
China’s trade surplus hits annual record of almost $1tn
Rise in exports expected to increase tensions with US and other trade partnersFinancial Times - 4d -
China's imports post surprise growth in December; exports beat expectations as higher tariffs loom
Economists are expecting exports to make a notable boost to China's economic growth last year when the figures are released later this week.CNBC - 4d -
Poland backs Trump on raising Nato spending to 5% of GDP
Warsaw is closest to reaching new target, but laggards will take ‘decade’, says Polish defence ministerFinancial Times - 5d -
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World breaches 1.5C global warming target for first time in 2024
Data for warmest year sparks fears climate change is accelerating faster than expectedFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Ford CEO says China operations earned $600 million in 2024
Ford Motor's operations in China earned roughly $600 million last year despite challenging market conditions, CEO Jim Farley said Thursday night.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
VW strains to hit EU emission targets as EV deliveries tumble
Europe’s largest carmaker hurt by greater competition from rivals in ChinaFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
China’s currency hits 16-month low on Trump tariff fears
Renminbi under pressure from stronger dollar and concerns about incoming US president’s trade plansFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
How Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans Could Reverse GDP Growth
Estimates of the effects of the president-elect’s plan to expel millions of undocumented workers are colored by politics, but detailed studies warn of major labor disruption, spiking business ...Inc. - Jan. 7 -
How Myles Smith wrote 2024's biggest British hit
The Luton-born singer-songwriter has taken fourth place on BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2025.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
UK retail sales growth ‘minimal’ in final quarter of 2024, data shows
BRC survey suggests consumers stayed cautious during what is usually busiest time of yearFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
China rips US over sanctions in hacking incidents targeting infrastructure
China slammed the U.S. on Monday for sanctioning a Beijing-based cybersecurity firm allegedly behind a botnet targeting American infrastructure, accusing Washington of “using the issue of ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
5 Employment Law Changes Set to Hit the Workplace in 2025
New legislation and ongoing legal battles mean employers have a lot to keep on top of this year, from pay transparency to workplace safety issues.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
U.S. Car Sales Hit a Five-Year High in 2024
Years of effort ironed out supply chain problems, eliminated shortages, but lower interest rates made the difference in the return to pre-pandemic sales levels.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
Rivian meets its 2024 vehicle production target after lowering projections
Rivian on Friday said it produced 49,476 electric vehicles last year.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
5 Ways to Turn Customer Renewal Cycles Into Growth Drivers in 2025
Renewals are not just about auto-renews.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
Kweichow Moutai Expects to Meet Revenue Growth Target Despite China Market Woes
Chinese liquor giant Kweichow Moutai expects to meet its revenue growth target for 2024 despite subdued consumer sentiment and slumping wholesale prices in its home market.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
China Hits Dozens of U.S. Companies With Trade Controls
The move was the latest escalation in the back and forth between Beijing and Washington over products considered vital to national security.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs
China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."CBS News - Jan. 2 -
China’s electric-vehicle leader BYD posts record sales in 2024
Bigger companies beat targets as intense competition rocks world’s biggest car marketFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
China stocks lead losses in Asia as manufacturing slows; Singapore annual GDP growth rises to 4%
China's Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing purchasing managers' index for December fell to 50.5, missing economists' estimates of 51.7 in a Reuters poll.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
The top 5 education issues of 2024
Universities and state education policies dominated in 2024 with a tumultuous year that saw massive protests over the Israel-Hamas war and lawsuits over the separation of church and state in public ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Target Promo Codes and Coupons: $50 Off | January 2024
Enjoy $50 off your next order with this Target coupon code, and save with the latest deals and coupons this January.Wired - Jan. 1 -
GamesBeat writer Rachel Kaser’s Top 5 Games of 2024
GamesBeat news writer Rachel Kaser lists the games of 2024 that she most enjoyed and which she found to be the best experiences.VentureBeat - Dec. 31