China’s smokers light up global tobacco sales despite bans
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Ancelotti 'very happy' with Vini Jr. despite ban
Carlo Ancelotti has backed Vinícius Júnior after the Real Madrid forward's two-game ban following his sending off against Valencia last week.ESPN - 5d -
Tesla posted record China sales in 2024. But this year is going to be tough as competition heats up
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Apple offers rare iPhone discounts in China as foreign smartphone sales drop
Apple Inc. has kicked off the new year with iPhone discounts in China, underlining the challenges facing the tech giant in one of the world’s most populous countries.MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
Foreign phone sales plunge 47% in China, spelling trouble for Apple
Apple is under pressure in China as a result of rising competition from domestic brands, in particular Huawei.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
China Adds to Sanctions of U.S. Defense Contractors Over Taiwan Arms Sales
Beijing sent a fresh warning to President-elect Donald Trump of the tools it can use to protect national interests.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3 -
Trump’s Falsehoods Aside, China’s Influence Over Global Ports Raises Concerns
The president-elect inaccurately said that Chinese soldiers operate the Panama Canal. But China’s strategic positions in shipping worry Washington officials.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Ukraine aims to step up exports despite war
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China’s electric-vehicle leader BYD posts record sales in 2024
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Belgium becomes first EU country to ban sale of disposable vapes
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Corporate America embraces a new era of conservatism under Trump
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Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza at closest point yet, officials say
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