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China’s premier defends free trade on eve of US presidential election

Li Qiang bemoans global rise of protectionism at Shanghai import expo amid escalating tariff brawl

World - Financial Times - November 5

China Isn't Planning a 'Bazooka' Stimulus---at Least Not This Year

Hopes that China is awaiting the results of the U.S. election to unveil a huge stimulus package are unikely to be fulfilled, though a smaller package is expected soon.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Appeals court upholds freeing of woman wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years

A Missouri appellate court ruled that a lower court was right when it decided to overturn the murder conviction of a woman who spent 43 years behind bars for a killing her lawyers argue was ...

China to offer Taliban tariff-free trade as it inches closer to isolated resource-rich regime

China will offer the Taliban tariff-free access to its vast construction, energy and consumer sectors, Beijing’s envoy to Afghanistan said on Thursday.

US, Germany and France urge China to free a human rights lawyer and his wife accused of subversion

The United States, Germany and France have called for the release of a Chinese human rights lawyer and his wife who were sentenced to prison this week

World - ABC News - November 1

China extends visa-free policy to 9 more countries — including South Korea

This is the latest round of countries to be added to China's ever-growing visa-free policy, designed to spur inbound tourism which has yet to rebound.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Pandover complete: China's furry envoys arrive in D.C. for a 10-year mission

A pair of giant pandas left China on Monday for the National Zoo, taking up residence in the nation’s capital weeks before the U.S. presidential election.

China set to post slowest quarterly growth this year: analysts

World - Yahoo News - October 16

China cuts interest rates in battle to hit year-end growth target

Beijing steps up efforts to reboot economy amid mounting pressure to achieve goal of about 5% growth

World - Financial Times - October 21

China's property market is expected to stabilize in 2025 — but stay subdued for years

China's struggling real estate sector may not start turning around until the second half of next year, even with the latest stimulus measures, analysts predict.

Business - CNBC - October 30

China to issue first dollar bond in three years in Saudi Arabia

Choice of the kingdom highlights deepening financial ties between the two countries

World - Financial Times - November 5

China's exports grew 12.7% in October, fastest pace in more than 2 years

China has reported its exports rose 12.7% in October from a year earlier, the fastest monthly growth in more than two years

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

China's biggest shopping event of the year exceeds low expectations

The Singles' Day shopping festival saw consumers spend more than expected in what's otherwise been a tepid retail environment, consulting executives said.

Business - CNBC - 14 hours ago

Gerrit Cole free agency: Yankees ace stays with team on original four-year, $144 million deal, per reports

The two sides will reportedly discuss an extension later

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Man who used legal loophole to live rent-free for years in NYC hotel found unfit to stand trial

A man charged with fraud for claiming to own a storied Manhattan hotel where he had been living rent-free for years has been found unfit to stand trial, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Roki Sasaki to be posted to MLB: 23-year-old Japanese ace will hit market through international free agency

The Chiba Lotte Marines have not laid out a schedule for Sasaki's posting

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

A Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Will Cost $5 Next Year, but You Can Get the Same (Real) Payout for Free, Starting Today

What the lottery sells is the power of hope–which you can start embracing right now, without spending a dime.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Giant pandas arriving at National Zoo after agreement with China lapsed last year

Generations of giant pandas have called the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., home for more than 50 years. But last year, an agreement with China lapsed, sending the pandas home. After delicate ...

Fan Bingbing, Once China’s Top Actress, Returns to Film Years After Tax Scandal

Fan was a megastar until 2018, when she was fined tens of millions of dollars over unpaid taxes and her career tanked. “Green Night” is her first film since the scandal.

World - The New York Times - October 17

Here’s why China has been testing its autonomous car technology in the U.S. for years

Didi, WeRise, Pony.ai, Baidu and AutoX drove over 1.6 million test miles on California’s roads between 2017 and 2023.

Business - CNBC - October 23

China and India should manage their differences, Xi tells Modi in first formal talks in 5 years

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to boost cooperation between their countries and resolve conflicts to help improve ties.

China's Hisense aims to become the No. 1 TV company in the U.S. within 2 years, top executive says

Catherine Fang, president of Hisense International, spoke with CNBC in an exclusive interview Monday.

Business - CNBC - November 5

China announces $1.4 trillion package over five years to tackle local governments' 'hidden' debt

Authorities in Beijing have ramped up stimulus announcements since late September in an effort to bolster its flagging economy.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

China’s rover uncovers compelling evidence of 3.5 billion-year-old Mars ocean

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Will the Menendez brothers walk free?

Athough Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced his recommendation for resentencing in the Menendez brothers case, there are still other factors at play before Erik and Lyle ...

Wisconsin's free-thinking battleground voters

60 Minutes traveled to Wisconsin as the 2024 presidential election nears the finish line to see why, in this battleground state, it's anybody's game.

Free Your Mind. The Election Will Follow.

It is essential to carve out space for other things

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

A Japanese boy was killed in China. Was cyber-nationalism to blame?

The Chinese government has been accused of using online nationalism as a useful safety valve.

China is turning Japanese

At least that’s what the bond market is whispering

World - Financial Times - October 17

Mixed news on China’s stimulus

And regional banks as a Trump trade

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Fight begins to make mobile-free schools law

A law to ban smartphones in schools will be called for under a private member’s bill on Wednesday.

Tim Walz breaks free from his bubble

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz has been sounding more like the aggressive campaigner who got the role than the buttoned-up figure he’s cut since joining the ticket.

America's battleground: Wisconsin's free-thinking voters

60 Minutes traveled to Wisconsin as the 2024 presidential election nears the finish line to see why, in this battleground state, it's anybody’s game.

Moldova and Georgia should be free to choose their own paths

The west must tackle Russia’s interference with democracy in both countries

World - Financial Times - October 22

A look at Phillies' free agents and arbitration players

Breaking down the Phillies' free agents and arbitration-eligible players this offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

MLB free agent rankings: Top five shortstops

Here are the top five MLB shortstops set to hit free agency this offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

PlayStation Plus Free Games For November 2024 Revealed

PlayStation has revealed this month's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. All PS Plus members will be able to claim a trio of freebies starting November 5; Hot Wheels Unleashed ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 30

Yanks' Soto on free agency: Open to every team

Yankees star Juan Soto expressed excitement over being a free agent and said he's "open to listen to every single team."

Sports - ESPN - October 31

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