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China’s Lackluster Growth Continues, Signaling Why Beijing Acted on Economy
New data shows the challenges facing Chinese policymakers trying to stimulate an economy marked by falling prices, weak consumer spending and a housing market crash.Business - The New York Times - October 18 -
China reports third-quarter GDP growth of 4.6%, slightly beating expectations
Beijing has faced public scrutiny over its ability to meet its own annual growth target of "around 5%."Business - CNBC - October 18 -
China reports better-than-expected retail sales and industrial production data
The data comes after a flurry of recent announcements from authorities as Beijing seeks to boost consumption and support its flagging real estate sector.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
Chinese Growth Comes in Cooler as Investors Pin Hopes on Stimulus
Wobbly data for the third quarter underscores challenges for Beijing policymakers seeking to boost economic activity.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 18 -
Metals trader IXM bids to become China’s answer to Glencore
Chief executive Kenny Ives reshapes CMOC-owned firm and expands into lithium tradingWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
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China says it is beefing up efforts with U.S. to combat smuggling
China is strengthening enforcement with nations such as the United States to combat smuggling and other serious crimes, state media reported Friday.Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
Apple’s iPhone 16 is selling 20% faster in China than its predecessor, report says
Chinese consumers had previously shown relatively little interest in the iPhone 15, which was criticized for a lack of new featuresBusiness - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Procter & Gamble earnings beat estimates, but weak demand in China hurts sales
Procter & Gamble said volume fell in its Greater China market despite the earnings beat.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
The Canadian comedian who became China’s most famous foreigner
Mark Rowswell, aka Dashan, on doing stand-up — and ‘Shawshank’ — in perfect MandarinWorld - Financial Times - October 19 -
The U.S. economy’s biggest threat? China’s clean-energy push.
As China ramps up its renewable-energy production, the U.S. risks becoming dependent on outdated energy sources.Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
Scatterand Survive: Inside a U.S.Military Shift to Deny China 'Big, Juicy' Targets
America is upgrading far-off runways and reviving World War II airfields to counter the threat of China’s enormous missile arsenal.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 20 -
China cuts benchmark lending rates by 25 basis points
The move was expected. China's central bank governor indicated last week that the loan prime rates would be lowered.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
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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% growthWorld - Financial Times - October 21
