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Global Business
Global Business offers in-depth analysis of the latest economic data, business trends and market moving policies, zooming in on how all this affects ordinary people.
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- Global Business
Third China-U.S. Track 1.5 Dialogue underway in Beijing
--US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatens Iran with "economic D-day" to sever Tehran's financial support --Trump threatens 50% levies on all cars, trucks…
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US unveils fresh sanctions against Iran
--US unveils fresh sanctions against Iran --Trump threatens 50% tariffs on all cars and trucks from Canada --Lithium mining expansion revives Argentina's…
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China's imports outpace exports for fifth straight month as market opens wider
--China's imports outpace exports for fifth straight month as market opens wider --STAR Market shines as interim results showcase hard-tech strength --More…
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US lawmakers face pressure as national debt tops $40T
--US lawmakers face pressure as national debt tops $40T --Humanoid robots move from novelty to commercial use --Spain, Iceland and others cash in on eclipse
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China vows timely fiscal support, fiscal spending to target consumption and investment
--China vows timely fiscal support, fiscal spending to target consumption and investment --China and Switzerland reach agreement on upgraded free trade deal…
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Trump vows "economic D-Day" against Iran
--Trump vows "economic D-Day" against Iran --China's central bank holds key rates steady for 15th month --US, Canada in talks ahead of 50% levy on Canadian…
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China's central bank conducts mid-month overnight reverse repos for first time
--China's central bank conducts mid-month overnight reverse repos for first time, highlighting policy precision --U.S. government debt tops record $40 trillion…
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US pauses new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
--US pauses new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods --UAE suspends trade with Iran --Extreme weather puts Australia's sugar industry at risk
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2026 World Robot Conference opens in Beijing
--China's robot maker Unitree shares soar 629% in Shanghai debut --Macao SAR government releases Third Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development…
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Xi calls for stronger China-Ecuador synergy in development strategies
--Xi calls for stronger China-Ecuador synergy in development strategies --Opening statements begin in US teen addiction case against Meta --EU seeks to make…
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China moves to unlock county-level consumption
--China moves to unlock county-level consumption --Japan GDP growth misses forecasts as Q2 consumption stalls --Global oil prices climb as U.S.-Iran MoU expires
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China's industrial output up 5.3% in first 7 months
--China's industrial output up 5.3% in first 7 months --60-day deadline for US-Iran peace deal expires --Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 68
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China's economy holds steady with solid structural gains in first seven months
--China's manufacturing giants embrace AI and robotics for future development --Belt and Road Initiative sees fruitful achievements 10 years after Xi Jinping…
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US consumer sentiment slips as inflation worries persist
--US consumer sentiment slips as inflation worries persist --Chinese companies help with earthquake rescue efforts in Colombia --Tech tourism to China gains…
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China's summer box office surpasses $1.38 billion
--China's live performance market posts strong growth in H1 --Brazil opens reciprocity process against U.S. over tariffs --Higher visa fees add to pressures on…
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US producer prices unchanged in July
--US producer prices unchanged in July --Oil prices fall after analysts project decline in demand --Google unveils AI-enhanced Pixel 11 phones
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China advances the Beautiful China Initiative with full-scale drive to realize 2035 vision
--Wuhan's rivers and lakes guide urban renewal in former industrial hub --China emerges as growing destination for international patients --Panama Canal fees…
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US annual inflation cooled to 3.4% in July
--US annual inflation cooled to 3.4% in July --Trump says US has total control over Hormuz; Tehran disputes --Rescue teams race against time to find earthquake…
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China expands tech tourism despite rising global technology protectionism
--Tech travel boom gives global tourists a glimpse of China's innovation-driven future --US EIA: Some Middle East oil output will remain shut through the end…
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Colombia earthquake death toll tops 250 as rescuers race to find survivors
--Colombia earthquake death toll tops 250 as rescuers race to find survivors --US EIA expects to see Hormuz oil volatility through August --IBM and Together AI…
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China's central bank outlines reform priorities for the 15th Five-Year Plan period
--Foreign visitors flock to China to escape Europe's summer heat --US students visit Beijing for sports and cultural exchange with Chinese peers --Trump…
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Trump signals US focus is on increasing economic pressure on Iran
--Trump signals US focus is on increasing economic pressure on Iran --Deadly 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia --Global ocean temperatures hit record high…
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China's CPI rises 0.5% in July, PPI up 3.5%
--China's CPI rises 0.5% in July, PPI up 3.5% --100-day countdown: Shenzhen gears up for APEC 2026 --2026 Esports World Cup tournament underway in Paris
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China exports jump nearly 24% in July from a year earlier
--China exports jump nearly 24% in July from a year earlier --US July jobs decline by 23,000, far below expectations --2026 Esports World Cup kicks off in…
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China's foreign trade gains momentum as high-tech exports surge
--China's foreign trade gains momentum as high-tech exports surge --Trump administration to impose 15% tariff on polysilicon --Report: Fusion energy funding…
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US and Iran both signal deal to reopen Hormuz maybe close
--US and Iran both signal deal to reopen Hormuz maybe close --Bipartisan concerns grow over AI regulation in the US --Italy issues highest heat alert for all…
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China's major machinery firms post 6.4% output growth in H1
--China's major machinery firms post 6.4% output growth in H1 --Goldman Sachs raises China 2026 AI revenue forecast on improving model capability --Shenzhen…
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Iran, Oman agree on jointly managed Hormuz route
--Trump administration refunds about 100 billion US dollars in scrapped tariffs --Iran, Oman agree on jointly managed Hormuz route --White House, top AI firms…
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China's services sector continues to grow in July
-China Service Sector: RatingDog services PMI comes in at 50.4 in July -SpaceX revenue nearly doubles as AI bets drive spending surge -Donald Trump accused…
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US Secretary of State says progress made in talks to reopen Hormuz
--US Secretary of State says progress made in talks to reopen Hormuz --SpaceX Q2 revenue surged 92% to 7.8 billion US dollars --US lawmakers take aim at AI…
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China's summer box office reaches around $1.1bln dollar mark
--Animated film based on Chinese mythology sparks tourism boom in Shanxi --Cultural experiences and tax refunds drive inbound tourism surge in China --25…
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Trump says US-Iran talks ongoing, yet Tehran denies
--Trump says US-Iran talks ongoing, yet Tehran denies --Cyberattacks on water systems spread to 7 US states --Germany's Rhine water levels hit record lows…
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China unveils 10 policy measures to boost HKSAR's capital market
--Hong Kong launches 5-year Chinese yuan government bond futures --Tokyo confirms coordinated yen-buying intervention with U.S. --EU AI Act transparency…
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US President Trump announces breakthrough in Gaza
--Possibility of more oil price hikes due to supply disruptions --Spain's PM Sanchez travels to Ceuta to respond to migrant crisis --"The Odyssey": IMAX…
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CPC leadership holds symposium to seek advice on economic work
--CPC leadership holds symposium to seek advice on economic work --China's manufacturing PMI comes in at 49.2 in July --U.S. Q2 GDP grows 1.5%, slower than…
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US Q2 GDP grows 1.5%, slower than expected
--US Q2 GDP grows 1.5%, slower than expected --Record-low river levels, dry soil and wildfires hit Wales --Toyota shifts production from Mexico to US state of…
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20th CPC Central Committee to hold Fifth Plenary Session in October
--20th CPC Central Committee to hold Fifth Plenary Session in October --China slams U.S. import ban on Chinese humanoid robots and power inverters --U.S…
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US Federal Reserve votes to keep interest rates unchanged
--US Federal Reserve votes to keep interest rates unchanged --Over 160 arrested for alleged wildfire related arson in France --Meta misses on Q2 earnings…
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China's logistics volume up 5.1% in H1
--453,000 patents authorized nationwide in H1 in China --SK Hynix shares slump despite 557% earnings growth --Italy's winegrowers start harvest early as heat…
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China and Slovakia agree to deepen ties across key sectors
--China and Slovakia agree to deepen ties across key sectors --China's Moonshot AI releases record-setting open model --French officials: Intense heatwave will…
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AI, robotics and innovative drugs emerge as key economic growth drivers in China
--AI, robotics and innovative drugs emerge as key economic growth drivers --AI hiring surge reshapes China's employment landscape --Theme park boom fuels…
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US, Iran pause strikes for third night amid talks
--US, Iran pause strikes for third night amid talks --Beijing slams US "forced labor" tariff --Spain says wildfires have burned 153,000 hectares so far this…
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China's industrial profits surge 18.7% in H1
--China's industrial profits surge 18.7% in H1 --China's top DRAM maker ranks fourth globally in market share --Oil prices fall as U.S. and Iran pausing…
- Global Business
US tariffs face pushback from trade partners
--US tariffs face pushback from trade partners --Volkswagen profits sink as China deliveries plunge --China marks 70 years of domestic auto production
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China's summer grain harvest hits milestone despite challenges
--China reports steady growth in rural consumption and agricultural investment in H1 --Trump imposes new tariffs on 60 trade partners as temporary 10% US…
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US imposes new tariffs on 60 trading partners
--US strikes Iran for 13th straight night --US imposes new tariffs on 60 trading partners --China's porcelain heritage seeks world status at UNESCO's annual…
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China's economy shows resilience with steady business growth in H1
--China unveils five-year plan for renewable energy --Low-altitude economy is to gradually become everyday life --Brazil launches $3.7 billion credit line to…
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USMCA in doubt amid separate US talks with Mexico, Canada
--USMCA in doubt amid separate US talks with Mexico, Canada --Oil prices surge as US-Iran conflict escalates --Houthis enforce Red Sea blockade, up to 7 ships…
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Chinese FM attends China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila
--Chinese FM Wang Yi attends China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila --China to boost institutional innovation and tech empowerment to facilitate…
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US Defense Secretary says Iran war has cost $37.5 billion
--US Defense Secretary says Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, and more needed --Trump slaps 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian imports --Shanghai-Dublin…
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Chinese state-owned firms, insurers step up to boost market confidence
--Citi turns bullish on China equities on improving growth outlook --El Nino to push global food prices up 15.8% --U.S. imposes new 50% tariffs on some…
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China helps bridge digital divide between AI powerhouses and Latin America
--China helps bridge digital divide between AI powerhouses and Latin America --US launches 10th consecutive night of attacks on Iran --Spain's World Cup…
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China's industrial output grows 5.4% in H1
--China's industrial output grows 5.4% in H1, with AI adoption surpassing 30% among manufacturers --Chinese AI goes global with a focus on innovation and trust…
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President Xi calls for just global AI governance, support for Global South
--President Xi calls for just global AI governance, support for Global South --UK's Andy Burnham elected Labour leader, vows economic renewal --Football…
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President Xi offers four observations on AI development and governance
--Chinese President Xi Jinping offers four observations on AI development and governance --China's forex market remains resilient amid external shocks --World…
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29 countries sign agreement on establishing World AI Cooperation Organization
--29 countries sign agreement on establishing World AI Cooperation Organization --Washington, Tehran escalate attacks and hint at diplomacy --Andy Burnham…
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2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting to be held in Shanghai
--"AI Partnership" theme highlights global cooperation for a shared future --US Fed flags spending dip on non-essentials as fuel costs bite --IMF official…
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China's GDP grows 4.7% in H1
--China's GDP grows 4.7% in H1 --US carries out second wave of strikes against Iran --New ETFs explicitly avoid companies tied to Elon Musk
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Tracking China's economic growth in first half of 2026
--China's GDP expands 4.7% in H1, driven by new growth engines --China's retail sales of goods and services grow 2.7% in first half of 2026 --China's H1…
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China's foreign trade grows 16.9% in H1
--China's foreign trade grows 16.9% in H1 --US inflation eases in June due to lower energy prices --UK battles 19 wildfires across England, Wales