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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
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…
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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
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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
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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…