Category: China
China seeks more jobs, more FDI as external pressures threaten economy in 2025
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Premier Li Qiang calls for all-round jobs support as commerce ministry vows to further open up telecoms, medical care and education sectors. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3295322/china-seeks-more-jobs-more-fdi-external-pressures-threaten-economy-2025?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCould visit to Taiwan by mainland Chinese academics be first hint of a thaw?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The trip may open the way for more unofficial ‘Red-Green’ exchanges, but some observers warn formal talks seem unlikely right now. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3295265/could-mainland-chinese-academics-visit-taiwan-be-first-hint-thaw?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina crisis looms as Europe’s gravy train stalls: ‘nobody is making money’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As the EU’s auto industry reels from a slowing Chinese economy and cutthroat competition, analysts caution the worst is yet to come. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3295313/china-crisis-looms-europes-gravy-train-stalls-nobody-making-money?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDonald Trump says ‘stay tuned!’ as TikTok’s fate rests in his hands with ban looming
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. President-elect promises decision ‘in the not too distant future’ after Supreme Court upholds sell-or-ban law for Chinese-owned video app. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3295307/donald-trump-says-stay-tuned-tiktoks-fate-rests-his-hands-ban-looming?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese study finds hotpot ingredient can boost battery performance in the cold
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Scientists say fibre from konjac plant can prevent freezing in aqueous zinc-ion batteries, a promising alternative to lithium batteries. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3295269/chinese-study-finds-hotpot-ingredient-can-boost-battery-performance-cold?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDrivers of China’s science and tech goals revealed as US rivalry intensifies
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Policy meeting led by Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang unveils China’s tech leadership team, with observer noting focus on military-civil fusion. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3295270/drivers-chinas-science-and-tech-goals-revealed-us-rivalry-intensifies?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDiscovery of massive rare earth deposit in Yunnan a boost for China
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China Geological Survey says deposit has potential resources of 1.15 million tonnes, including more than 470,000 tonnes of key rare earths. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3295217/discovery-massive-rare-earth-deposit-yunnan-boost-china?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreThe US Air Force’s US$20 billion next-gen fighter jet question
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Pentagon must make a decision about its F-22 Raptor programme and how to keep up with China, outgoing air force chief says. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3295268/us-air-forces-us20-billion-next-gen-fighter-jet-question?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAching since China halted foreign adoptions, US families pin hopes on Donald Trump
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Resolving the matter of nearly 270 pending adoptions from China could be a win-win for both Beijing and Washington, experts say. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3295248/aching-china-halted-foreign-adoptions-us-families-pin-hopes-donald-trump?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIMF raises China’s 2025 GDP forecast by a hair, cites stimulus effects
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The US also sees a bump in expected economic growth, and IMF says this could help keep global growth steady amid downward revisions elsewhere. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3295215/imf-raises-chinas-2025-gdp-forecast-hair-cites-stimulus-effects?utm_source=rss_feed
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