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The article reports on the focus of China on nickel and other rare earth metals from Kazakhstan. It informs about China's investment in Kazakhstan as part of its Belt and Road foreign policy initiative, particularly into upgrading railways and other infrastructure for trade routes to Europe. Information is provided about the investment of Kenges Rakishev, owner of oil and gas holding company Fincraft Group, in nickel mining in eastern Kazakhstan.

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The article discusses the view that China can not rely on usual tools to address its economic crisis. Topics discussed include the Chinese government's practice of borrowing money to develop projects which resulted to the growth of its debt, the weak consumer spending which is a major driver of economic growth, and the underperformance of Chinese stocks and decline in real estate prices.

The article reports on the initial public offering planned by WeRide, an autonomous driving Start-up in China, in New York. It cites the difficulty and geopolitical roadblocks for start-ups with ties to China that are looking to break into the U.S. market amid government scrutiny and trade restrictions on software and microchips. It informs about the permit granted by the California utility regulator to WeRide to carry passengers in its autonomous cars with or without a safety driver.

The article reports on the impact of the slowdown in the economy of the U.S. on financial markets. Topics discussed include the rise in the country's unemployment rate, the decline in stock prices with the Standard & Poor's 500 index decreasing by 3%, and the effect of the strengthening of the Japanese yen on global investments.

The article reports on the increasing number of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers in Thailand. It states that fast changes in the automobile industry of Thailand show how Chinese automobile companies are leaping ahead of their global rivals in Japan. Also noted are the sales decline of popular Japanese automobiles brands in 2023, such as Nissan, Mazda and Mitsubishi.

The article reports on the real estate bailout in China that angers some existing homeowners who are trying to build wealth due to the possible decline in property prices as a result of relaxing restrictions on real estate purchases, lowered down-payment requirements and relaxed mortgage rules. Focus is given on efforts of the Chinese government to revive the property downturn, provide public housing, stimulate home buying and allow money to flow to real estate developers.

The article reports on the decline in international flights to and from China, particularly affecting American and European travelers, as airlines like Virgin Atlantic and LOT Polish Airlines suspend routes due to geopolitical tensions and operational challenges.

The article discusses how the rise in the buying of gold by China has further inflated the prices of the metal. Topics discussed include the increase in the prices of gold in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Gaza war, the decline in Chinese consumers' confidence in traditional investments which led them to invest in gold, and the Chinese central bank's expansion of its gold reserves.

The article reports on U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen's visit to China to re-establish talks on economic issues and to stabilize the relationship between the two countries. Some of issues that have caused tensions between the two countries include Chinese green technology exports, American tariffs on Chinese products and cross-border investment. Other issues are American sanctions on China and U.S. technology restrictions.

The article reports on the fashion trends in the workplace in China, particularly the adoption of younger workers of office attire composing of sweatpants, sweatshirts, and sandals with socks. According to young interior designer Cindy Luo, she wears whatever she wants at the office. Also cited is the popularity of said gross outfits at social media sites like Douyin and Xiaohongshu.

The article reports on increase advertising spending by Chinese startups on services owned by some of Silicon Valley's technology companies. Topics discussed include number of ads placed by Temu, the international arm of the Chinese electronic commerce giant Pinduoduo, globally across Google services, reason for the marketing blitz, and remarks from Andrew Collier, founder of Orient Capital, an economic research firm in Hong Kong.

The article highlights Nepal's request for China to convert a loan for a new airport into a grant due to financial difficulties and corruption allegations surrounding the project.

The article reviews the video game "Black Myth: Wukong" developed by Game Science.

The article focuses on how Japanese automakers, long dominant in Thailand's auto industry, are facing increasing competition from Chinese manufacturers offering affordable electric vehicles.

The article explores how Lee Saedol's 2016 defeat by the AI program AlphaGo highlighted the profound impact of artificial intelligence on mastering complex tasks and shaped Lee's subsequent efforts to educate others about the technology's potential and challenges.

The article reports on the unexpected weak economic performance posted by Japan in the fourth quarter of 2023 that resulted in a recession and a drop to its economic standing as fourth biggest economy in the world. Also cited are the positive developments like record corporate profits, bullish stock market, and low unemployment rate, and the lagging consumer spending and business investment.

The article discusses challenges facing the real estate market in China. Topics discussed include the losing confidence in real estate as an investment as reflected in the slowdown in investment in real estate projects, a Hong Kong judge's order to China Evergrande to liquidate the real estate company, and the decline in housing sales in the country.

The article an analyzes the impact of China's property sector crisis on real estate investments. Topics discussed include financial problems and challenges faced by Citic Trust in its property development projects, destabilization of local government budgets, shock caused by the crisis to the financial system that has drained capital markets, and government concern over a housing bubble and borrowing by developers.

The article delves into China's Douyin as a substitute for TikTok, highlighting its significance amid U.S. pressure and revealing its financial prowess through advertising and e-commerce, while also exploring its differences and role in Chinese society and censorship.

The article focuses on Chinese start-ups, particularly Temu, spending billions of dollars on advertising, including on platforms like Facebook, with insights shared by Mike Isaac in an edited thread.

The article focuses on China passing revisions to its state secrets law, expanding the definition of national security risks and introducing a new legal concept called "work secrets," which could increase risks for foreign businesses operating in the country and heighten surveillance measures.

The article reports that China's Ministry of State Security has detained the head of an overseas consulting agency, accusing the individual of being a British spy collecting Chinese state secrets, revealing details of the espionage allegations, including recruitment by MI6.

The article reports on the changes to the business models, dealmaking and data sharing practices of technology companies including Google, Microsoft and Apple to comply with a European Union's Digital Markets Act intended to increase competition in the digital economy. It informs the reduced visibility of Google services in search results, Apple's permission of rival app stores and payment services, and the pledge of Amazon to allow merchants to sell via its Prime subscription program.

The article reports on the factors that contributed to the decline in the box-office sales of American films released in China. Topics mentioned include the initiative of the film industry in China to produce high-quality films that have appeal with Chinese audiences, the move by Chinese filmmakers to create films that are aligned with the Communist Party's doctrines, and the need to examine Chinese pop culture, audiences, and market.

The article reports on recovery of stocks in August 2024 from the panic that had overtaken investors. Topics discussed include changing dynamics in the global economy that are affecting investors, increase in the Standard & Poor's 500 index, and remarks from Quincy Krosby, chief global strategist at LPL Financial.