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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
China's foreign trade expands 16.9% in H1
--China's foreign trade expands 16.9% in H1 --China unveils five-year action plan to boost domestic consumption, particularly in services --Escalating tensions…
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Energy markets scramble to withstand geopolitical tensions
--US strikes Iran for third day in a row --Energy markets scramble to withstand geopolitical tensions --US bipartisan housing affordability bill becomes law…
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Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend opening ceremony of 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai
--Electronics, travel and restaurants drive up brick-and-mortar retail in H1 in China --South Korea's AI-fueled stock market rally enters period of heightened…
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China and Namibia pledge to deepen cooperation
--China and Namibia pledge to deepen cooperation --Traffic slows through Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East tensions --US data center boom faces local pushback
- Global Business
Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Beijing
--China saw record cross-border passenger trips in first half of the year, with foreign arrivals jumping over 20% thanks to visa-free policies --China has…
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IMF lifts 2026 growth forecast for China to 4.6%
--US: Diplomacy still on table despite renewed strikes against Iran --IMF lifts 2026 growth forecast for China to 4.6% --Volkswagen CEO considers cutting 100K…
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China's consumer prices rose at slower pace in June
--China's consumer prices rose at slower pace in June, factory-gate inflation accelerated --Technology blends creativity with human warmth at the 25th China…
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IMF cuts global growth forecast for 2026 to 3%
--US launches strikes on Iran in response to attacks on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz --IMF cuts global growth forecast for 2026 to 3% --Severe flooding…
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China urges cooperation over competition in setting rules for AI
--China unveils Five-Year Plan to boost tourism sector --Interactive tech exhibition at 2026 China Internet Conference showcases innovative achievements --US…
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US holds hearings on levies on imported goods made with "forced labor"
--US holds hearings on levies on imported goods made with "forced labor" --California drivers accuse major gas station chains of using AI to inflate fuel…
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China and Nordic countries advance dialogue on trade and investment
--China and Norway pledge deeper cooperation in trade and green transition --China launches 6G pilot program to test next-gen applications across key…
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US attempts to restrict access to advanced AI models raise global concerns
--US attempts to restrict access to advanced AI models raise global concerns --Gold prices retreat from two-week high as investors assess Fed interest rates…
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China implements new A-share trading rules
--China implements new A-share trading rules to curb speculation and boost liquidity --Formula E back in Shanghai and transforms race-day experience into…
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China seeks stronger ties with Nordic countries
--China seeks stronger ties with Nordic countries --Extreme heat weighs on US Independence Day celebrations --Protein boom fuels legal battle between yogurt…
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China's services sector maintains robust growth in June
--China's services sector maintains robust growth in June with PMI at 54.1 --Record-breaking temperatures spread to eastern US, impacting 163 million Americans…
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Beijing, Brussels set for second trade forum meeting in autumn
--US nonfarm payrolls increased by 57,000 in June, less than half of economists' forecast --Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after 8 days --Beijing…
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China manufacturing sector sustains recovery momentum in June
--China's services trade up 6% in Jan–May, driven by knowledge-intensive exports --Global Digital Economy Conference 2026 opens in Beijing --Trade initiative…
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US declines to extend key trade deal with Canada, Mexico
--China celebrates 105th founding anniversary of CPC --Venezuela earthquake death toll tops 2 thousand with tens of thousands still missing --US declines to…
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Xi confers July 1 Medal to outstanding CPC members
--Xi confers July 1 Medal to outstanding CPC members --China manufacturing sector sustains recovery momentum in June --US and Iranian negotiators in Qatar for…
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China holds gathering to mark 105th founding anniversary of CPC
--China holds gathering to mark 105th founding anniversary of CPC --US and Iranian negotiators in Qatar for indirect talks --European demand for cooling…
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China's manufacturing and services return to expansion in June
--China's manufacturing and services both return to expansion in June, led by high-tech industries --China and the EU launch bilateral trade and investment…
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Rescue efforts continue as Venezuela earthquake death toll tops 1,700
--Rescue efforts continue as Venezuela earthquake death toll tops 1,700 --UNDP estimates Venezuela earthquakes cause $6.7B in direct physical damage --US…
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China's industrial firms see profits rise nearly 19% over the first five months
--China's industrial firms see profits rise nearly 19% over the first five months of the year --Chinese culture industry revenue climbs nearly 9% in 2025…
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China sends rescue team to quake-hit Venezuela
--China sends rescue team to quake-hit Venezuela --Strait of Hormuz shipping faces renewed threats --Chinese coffee brands make a buzz in Brussels
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4th China International Supply Chain Expo wraps up
-4th China International Supply Chain Expo wraps up with gains in AI efficiency and carbon reduction -Brazil set to become first Latin American nation to issue…
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Search and rescue underway after deadly quakes hit Venezuela
--Search and rescue underway after deadly quakes hit Venezuela --US Q1 GDP growth revised higher to 2.1%, yet consumer spending stalled --Iran strikes ship in…
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Summer Davos wraps up in Dalian with a roundup of global leaders' ideas on innovation
-Summer Davos wraps up in Dalian with a roundup of global leaders' ideas on innovation -Artificial intelligence takes center stage at the 4th China…
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang vows innovation-driven development at Summer Davos 2026
--Chinese Premier Li Qiang vows innovation-driven development at Summer Davos 2026 --Trump pushes Senate Republicans to pass voting bill --OpenAI unveils first…
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China's premier says innovation-driven cooperation is vital for global growth
--Chinese Premier Li Qiang tells Summer Davos innovation-driven cooperation is vital for global growth --Business leaders at China International Supply Chain…
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Asia and innovation dominates Summer Davos 2026
--Asia and innovation dominates Summer Davos 2026 --China supply chain expo launches first-ever AI zone --Argentina's GDP up 2.3% in the first quarter, beating…
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Summer Davos kicks off in Dalian
--Summer Davos kicks off in Dalian --China International Supply Chain Expo debuts first AI zone with Nvidia, Intel and Alibaba --Brexit legacy: examining how…
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China keeps key lending rates unchanged
--China keeps key lending rates unchanged --Over 600 businesses attend China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing --US and Iran agree to roadmap for…
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China International Supply Chain Expo opens in Beijing
--China International Supply Chain Expo opens in Beijing --China's commerce ministry unveils measures to make investing in the country easier for foreigners…
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Oil tanker traffic is on the rise once again through the Strait of Hormuz
--Oil tanker traffic is on the rise once again through the Strait of Hormuz --Air travel is steadily recovering across the Gulf region --Former US President…
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China's Dragon Boat Festival powers consumption with traditional festivities
--China's Dragon Boat Festival powers consumption with traditional festivities --China and EU keep trade talks smooth as both sides manage differences through…
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China's 618 shopping festival is underway
--China's 618 shopping festival is underway and AI gadgets are flying off the shelves --US President Donald Trump signs US-Iran deal --The US-EU trade deal…
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Fed holds rates steady under new Chair Warsh
-Financial regulators vow to safeguard financial stability at Lujiazui Forum -Hainan Free Trade Port sees surging zero-tariff imports, goods trade and new…
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US Fed holds rates steady under new chair Warsh
--China releases white paper on global governance --US Fed holds rates steady under new chair Warsh --Horror and franchises drive summer box office boom
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China's Global Governance White Paper outlines efforts toward a more just, equitable world
-Multinationals back rules-based trade, sustainable growth as China advances institutional opening-up -Annual financial conference kicks off in Shanghai -EU…
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China's industrial output up 4.5% in May
--China's industrial output up 4.5% in May --US import prices surge 1.9% in May amid inflationary pressures --US, Mexico hold second round of trade talks…
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China's economy shows steady momentum in May
-China's home prices edge up in May, first-tier cities lead gains -Multinationals double down on local innovation in China -Bank of Japan raises key rate to…
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Washington and Tehran announce preliminary agreement
--Washington and Tehran announce preliminary agreement --Price of US crude oil falls to lowest level since early March --New World Screwworm cases confirmed in…
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Markets rally as US-Iran deal ends war, reopens Strait of Hormuz
--Markets rally as US-Iran deal ends war, reopens Strait of Hormuz --Fed set to hold rates as UK, Japan, Australia, Brazil, Indonesia weigh decisions --China's…
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SpaceX makes record IPO debut on Wall Street
--SpaceX makes record IPO debut on Wall Street --Argentina's inflation cools as economic reforms take hold --Chinese tech firms explore opportunities at Web…
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World Bank sees global growth at 2.5% in 2026
-IMF slashes Eurozone growth forecast to 0.9%, raises inflation outlook to 2.8% -China, Egypt ink $4.5 bln currency swap deal -China's manufacturing hub gears…
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China highlights leading domestic brands to spur consumption
-China launches campaign to promote nationally renowned consumer brands -China unveils rail-tourism plan to boost service consumption -US inflation rises 4.2%…
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US launches more strikes against Iran
--US launches more strikes against Iran --US consumer prices rose 4.2% annually in May --Technology shapes the future of animation at Chongqing Animation Week
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China's consumer prices maintain stable growth in May
-Oil stockpiles in major economies near 2003 lows -OpenAI reportedly files confidentially for IPO amid strong AI investor demand -China's consumer prices rise…
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Chinese President Xi Jinping concludes state visit to DPRK
--Chinese President Xi Jinping concludes state visit to DPRK --UK, EU open formal reviews of Paramount-WBD merger --New York passes Mamdani's pied-a-terre tax
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Xi, Kim pledge to carry forward great traditional friendship through generations
-China's foreign trade up 15.3% in the first five months of 2026 -Aviation leaders warn of Middle East conflict risks at IATA summit -World Cup excitement…
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Xi calls on China and DPRK to boost practical cooperation
--Xi calls on China and DPRK to boost practical cooperation --Apple rolls out new AI-powered Siri at annual WWDC --Global airline chiefs gather in Rio to…
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Xi arrives in Pyongyang on state visit to DPRK
-Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in DPRK on state visit -China’s securities watchdog pledges stricter oversight of program trading -How a mountain village…
- Global Business
China issues new rules to promote high-quality outbound investment
--Chinese and Lao presidents hold talks in Beijing --China and Brazil expand sci-tech cooperation --US graduates face tougher job market amid AI disruption
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China issues new ODI rules to boost stability and opening-up
-Bayer expands China footprint with new health innovation hub in Shandong -Brain-controlled fingers and humanoid robots take center stage in Zhejiang -UN food…
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China and Brazil strengthen partnership in public health
--Israel and Lebanon agree to framework to end hostilities --China and Brazil strengthen partnership in public health --"Russian Davos" underway in St…
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China dismisses OECD's "subsidy" claims
-China leads in solar-plus-storage model development -Chinese Vice President Han Zheng attends St. Petersburg International Economic Forum -EU unveils…
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Lao president visits China with focus on AI and sustainability
--OECD: Iran war puts global economy at recession risk --Lao president visits China with focus on AI and sustainability --Brazil-China research targets next…
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British Foreign Secretary meets with Chinese FM for strategic dialogue
-Lao leader visits tech companies in Hangzhou on first stop of his five-day state visit -China's services activity grows at fastest pace in three months in May…
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Eurozone inflation rose to 3.2% in May as ECB weighs rate hike
--Eurozone inflation rose to 3.2% in May as ECB weighs rate hike --Chinese medical team arrives in DR Congo to help with fighting Ebola --US visitor numbers…
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China issues regulations to advance high-standard opening-up
-Merck doubles down on China with new GBA innovation hub -RCEP drives deeper trade integration across all member economies -Humanoid robot maker Unitree clears…