China’s rail authority applies to join OTIF

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Eight years after Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election, foreign influence with American voters has grown more sophisticated. That could have outsize consequences in the 2024 race.

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The once-lucrative market is now highly competitive and more Chinese EVs are being exported, compounding slower sales at home

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TikTok founder becomes China's richest man

Zhang Yiming's fortune has leapt to almost $50bn, according to a newly published rich list.

India's growing influence means trouble for China’s alliance

India is becoming more important, something not good for China.

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FirstFT: Harris calls on America to ‘turn the page’ on Trump

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Last year, the Shanghai government said Halloween celebrations were a sign of “cultural tolerance.” This year, the police rounded up people in costume.

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Europe’s largest carmaker highlights ‘urgent need’ for cost reductions and efficiency gains

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A brutal price war, sudden shifts in consumer demand and human rights issues in Xinjiang have left VW stumbling in a market it led for 40 years.

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China warning hits another medical equipment maker

Smith & Nephew shares slumped on Thursday as it became the second health equipment company in a week to warn that Chinese sales were getting hit hard.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Smith & Nephew cuts outlook on China weakness

FTSE 100 medical manufacturer reports price pressures and worse-than-expected demand

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