China – Page 9 – Prologue Journal

China’s consumption stimulus debate reignites with no clear answer

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Better social welfare could increase financial security and encourage spending, while cash handouts could quickly lift consumption, economists say. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3287525/chinas-consumption-stimulus-debate-reignites-no-clear-answer?utm_source=rss_feed

China tech firm gains altitude as Brazil embraces alternative to Elon Musk’s Starlink

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Deal between Shanghai-based SpaceSail and Brazil telecoms company follows country’s earlier dispute with Musk’s social media platform X. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3287502/china-tech-firm-gains-altitude-brazil-embraces-alternative-elon-musks-starlink?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s second-richest man demands apology from ByteDance founder over online attacks

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Zhong Shanshan, founder of bottled-drinks giant Nongfu Spring, blames ByteDance’s social media apps for perpetuating online assaults. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3287493/chinas-second-richest-man-demands-apology-bytedance-founder-over-online-attacks?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s EV battery industry could grow 7 times bigger in the future, top scientist says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Nation’s ‘most criticised scientist’ Ouyang Minggao says lithium-ion advances could power sector to new heights, despite current overcapacity. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3287423/chinas-ev-battery-industry-could-grow-7-times-bigger-future-top-scientist-says?utm_source=rss_feed

China war scenario calls for US boost in defence spending to more than 3% of GDP

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China’s projected military industrial base cannot be matched without increased spending, lawmakers hear. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3287467/china-war-scenario-calls-us-boost-defence-spending-more-3-gdp?utm_source=rss_feed

Chinese authorities on the hunt for Siberian tiger after it bites villager in Heilongjiang

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Farmer nearly loses his hand to ferocious feline in northeastern province where conservation efforts have boosted wild tiger activity. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3287416/chinese-authorities-hunt-siberian-tiger-after-it-bites-villager-heilongjiang?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s reforms should target ‘competitive’ state-ruled sectors: senior economic official

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Han Wenxiu also stressed the need for breaking down market access barriers and the development of the private sector to advance Chinese-style modernisation. https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3287388/chinas-reforms-should-target-competitive-state-ruled-sectors-senior-economic-official?utm_source=rss_feed

As US rivalry intensifies, Chinese strategists call for new approach to nuclear deterrence

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Scholars say it is time to shed Cold War concepts imported from the West and develop distinctly Chinese nuclear strategy. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3287372/us-rivalry-intensifies-chinese-strategists-call-new-approach-nuclear-deterrence?utm_source=rss_feed

Harsh Chinese retaliation against new Trump tariffs is unlikely, economist predicts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Beijing has other moves at its disposal, including deepening trade ties with the rest of the world and increasing demand at home. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3287449/harsh-chinese-retaliation-against-new-trump-tariffs-unlikely-economist-predicts?utm_source=rss_feed

Xi Jinping meets with Brazilian president Lula, signing over 30 agreements

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. After President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva welcomes Xi in Brasilia, negotiations are expected to deliver opening of markets. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3287438/xi-jinping-meets-brazilian-president-lula-signing-over-30-agreements?utm_source=rss_feed