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The article focuses on Country Garden, a Chinese property developer, denying rumors that its two most prominent executives had fled China amid a potential financial collapse, as the company races to make an interest payment on an overseas bond to avoid default.

The article focuses on China's biggest property developer, Country Garden, making a late interest payment, avoiding an immediate default on its debts and maintaining financial viability for the time being. The company had missed two interest payments on U.S. dollar-denominated bonds last month, totaling $22.5 million, but managed to make the payment within the grace period.

The article discusses the recent address of China's leader Xi Jinping, as of January 16, 2023, in which he extolled the country's economy and explained that China had cut taxes and fees as well as introducing measures the ease the burden on businesses. Topics covered include the Chinese officials' embrace of a business-friendly language, the fragile state of the nation's economy and the need of China's economy for private firms to invest more, hire more and pay more in taxes.

The article takes a look on how the lack of reliable COVID-19 data make it difficult to assess the economic recovery of China. Signs that China is leveraging propaganda to reinforce its message that the Covid situation is under control are cited including the easing of zero-tolerance policy and underreporting of Covid cases. It discusses the threat of lockdowns and unpredictable quarantines for shoppers and travelers and reports the rollout of a second vaccine booster for high-risk groups.

The article reports on the causes of the growing discontent by young people in China, particularly their lack of employment and the strict coronavirus pandemic lockdowns. According to university student Mandy Liu, they have been obedient to the orders of the ruling Chinese Communist Party but it failed to keep its promises that left them disillusioned. Also cited is the move by the government to give in to the protesters' demand to relax Covid-19 restrictions.

The article focuses on China's slumping stock market and economic challenges as officials acknowledge difficulties in the economy due to flagging domestic demand, a complex global economy, and other factors, resulting in falling prices, missed economic expectations, and declining investment.

The article considers the omissions made by Chinese leader Xi Jinping from his report to a Communist Party congress as a signal of his anxieties about the U.S. threat to the authoritarian power of China. It discusses warnings from Xi Jinping including the risks and challenges that come with strategic opportunity, his plans to secure China's global rise consisting of military modernization and technological self-reliance, as well as his steps for diplomacy, peace and development.

The article reports on the move by Chinese consumers to purchase all-electric vehicles (EV) or plug-in hybrid cars due to concerns over high gas prices. Also cited are the growing number of automakers that manufacture EVs in China, the efforts by the U.S. government to convince Americans to buy EVs like enacting the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act that included tax credit for EV purchases, and some Chinese carmakers like BYD.

The article discusses how China's leader, Xi Jinping, has introduced changes to the country's regulatory framework to give the Communist Party more control over financial policy and bank regulation, further cementing the party's oversight of the financial system. It reports that the goal is to steer China's economy away from free-market policies and towards ones that require bankers to allocate capital in ways that China wants and avoid over extending loans.

The article reports on the sustained decline in the U.S. stock markets for the sixth straight week as of May 2022 that is driven by concerns of a global depression and slowdown in China's economy. Also cited are the 3.2% decline in the S&P 500 index, how the Covid-19 outbreak in China resulted in export decline, and the decline in global markets like the Euro Stoxx 600 and Hang Seng Index.

The article reports on the Chinese swimmers who tested positive for the banned substance before the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games but were allowed to compete after Chinese officials secretly cleared them of doping and are now expected to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. It reveals the choice of the global authority charged with policing drugs in sports not to intervene and hold the athletes accountable. It informs about the investigation into the 2021 anti-doping case.

The article discusses that business investments between the Czech president and China and developments had been delayed by red tape and a souring of Czech attitudes toward China due to the war in Ukraine which turned public opinion against China because of its support for Russia.

The article reports on the reopening of China's borders that is expected by business groups and economists to be a potential boon for international business and tourism, but raises concerns as well about possible exposure to Covid.

The article discusses an announcement made by China that travelers from overseas will not be required to go under quarantine from January 8, 2023 onwards.

The article reports on the 13-year sentence meted by the Chaoyang District People's Court in Beijing, China to Canadian Chinese pop singer Kris Wu after finding him guilty of rape.

The article reports on the move by the Kenyan government under President William Ruto to disclose part of its deal with China for the construction of a railway for passenger and freight services.

The article reports on the move by Chinese internet censors to stop or quell the growing online discussion of a rare public protest against President Xi Jinping and his Covid-19 policies amidst the upcoming Communist Party congress.

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The article focuses on the announcement of China that all married couples are allowed to have three children. Topics include the pledge of the ruling Communist Party to make it easier for families to have more children, the plea from feminist group to provide women with guaranteed maternity benefits and grant their rights to make reproductive decisions, and legislations that aim to improve the rights of single mothers who face financial burden and social stigma.

The article reports on a deal between Nepal and China that resulted to a construction of an international airport in Pokhara and the issues facing Nepal from the deal. Topics discussed include the cost of the airport constructed by Chinese companies and financed by the Chinese government, the debt facing Nepal that resulted from the deal, the significance of the airport to China, and issues identified by an investigation by "The New York Times" in the deal.

The article reports on the higher tariffs imposed by Europe on electric vehicles made in China as part of an effort by European leaders to crease a playing field for domestic automobile companies.

The article reports on the impact of Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey's Twitter post about the protests in Hong Kong to the team and the National Basketball Association (NBA). Topics discussed include Morey's call for freedom in Hong Kong which angered the Chinese government, Chinese sponsors' move to pause their deals with the Rockets, the plan to cancel games in China involving the Rockets. Also discussed is the NBA statement saying it was regrettable for offending Chinese fans.

The aticle announces Taiwan on Monday released a new passport that puts a diplomatic spin on the concept of social distancing amid the pandemic.

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 reports on online video of climaxes with launch of ballistic missiles and barrage of explosions in China and mentions that Chinese propaganda is persuasive but torrent to bombast online which is striking ominous.

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 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 reports on the criticism over the growing child modeling industry in China after a video of a 3-year-old girl being kicked by her mother for online retailers went viral.

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 focuses on Taiwan's recent election, where the Democratic Progressive Party's candidate, Lai Ching-te, was elected president, reaffirming the island's push for a separate identity despite China's desire for unification, leading to potential tensions and challenges.

The article discusses that Filipino fishers on a Philippine fisheries boat face an intense water cannon assault from two Chinese Coast Guard ships and five militia vessels, highlighting the tensions and territorial disputes between Manila and Beijing.

The article reports on condition of the housing market in China in 2023. Topics discussed include reason Chinese consumers are spending less, how the Chinese government was responsible for the property crisis, and estimated number of Chinese property developers that have defaulted or failed to make debt payments in the last three years, according to the credit ratings agency Standard & Poor's.

The article focuses on the surge of antisemitism and anti-Israeli sentiment in China's state media and on its censored internet, undermining China's diplomatic efforts to position itself as a neutral broker for Mideast peace amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.

The article reports on how companies that do significant trade with the U.S. will be impacted by the presidency of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Topics discussed include tariffs proposed by Trump on all imports and imported goods from China, reaction of Trump on economic initiatives of the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden that encouraged Asian technology companies to invest in the U.S., and reason the subsidies for Taiwanese companies were a bad idea, according to Trump.

The article explores the impact of the presidential victory of Donald Trump in the 2024 election on markets around the world. Cited are the surge of stocks to record highs along with Bitcoin, which also reached a record high, the strengthening of the U.S. dollar globally, and the increase in government bond yields.

The article discusses how migrants become influencers through the documentation of their journey to the U.S. through the Darién Gap jungle in Central America on various social media platforms. Topics explored include the audience and income generated by the YouTube videos of Manuel Monterrosa of Venezuela, the travel information that these migrant influencers provide to the public, and the regulation of migration-related groups and posts by social media firm Facebook.

The article focuses on over 60 migrants feared dead after a boat carrying them from Senegal capsized in the Atlantic Ocean near Cape Verde, with 38 survivors, 7 confirmed dead, and 56 others missing, mostly from Senegal, and no further details about the tragedy are provided.

The article focuses on the challenges faced by American executives doing business in China and the tension between the U.S. and China. Topics include Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's criticism of China's treatment of foreign firms, the discussions between Yellen and top Chinese officials, and the ongoing trade restrictions and retaliatory measures between the two countries.

The article reports on updates in the Chinese housing market, particularly the sudden decline in sales due to factors like huge debts and the imposition of widespread Covid-19 lockdowns that adversely affected the economy. Also cited are the huge contribution of housing to job growth and business spending, and the efforts to revive the market with strategies like reduced mortgage rates, relaxed regulations, and easy credit.

The article presents the discussion on Indian and Chinese troops wielding fists, clubs and stun guns. Topics include injuring several soldiers on each side and showing the tensions not been extinguished after a deadly confrontation more than two years ago; and home to the largest Buddhist monastery in India, Tawang being also freighted with political symbolism.

The article focuses on Typhoon Kong-rey, which struck Taiwan as its strongest storm in nearly 30 years, resulting in one death and over 200 injuries. Topics include the extensive evacuation efforts and closures across Taiwan, the typhoon's anticipated impact on China, and the concerns raised by residents about such a powerful storm occurring later in the season.

The article reports on the upcoming meeting of the U.S. president Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to set limits on confrontation, and mentions rise of stakes for relation after term secured by Xi as Communist Party leader.

The article focuses on Clara Xie had long wondered whether she might leave China one day and she chafed at the country's censorship regime, and as a lesbian, she wanted to live in a country more accepting of samesex relationships.

The article reports on the European leaders recently pressed China's top leader, Xi Jinping, to distance himself from Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, he doggedly stuck to prepared remarks for the video summit, shutting down any opening for their demands.

The article reports on the move by China to ease its strict coronavirus disease restrictions following the protests of citizens across the country. Also cited are how Chinese President Xi Jinping staked his reputation on his 'zero Covid-19' policy to show that centralized control is better than democratic rule, and the other steps taken by the government like eliminating mandatory hospitalization and mass quarantines.

The article discusses that the ranked 32nd in the world and competing in Beijing only because of a tradition granting the host nation an entry in every sport, the team is expected to muster no better than a middling showing on Olympic ice.

The article discusses that the bus rolls forward in fits and starts, and cars cut in front of it and dollar vans and delivery trucks block access to the curb to pick up passengers, and it takes Josh Hyman and his daughter, Penelope, half an hour to ride the bus less than a mile along Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn to her elementary school.

The article reports on the official recognition of Chinese President Xi Jinping as one of the greatest modern leaders of the country by the Chinese Communist Party on November 11, 2021.

The article reports on the alleged move by China to order government employees to refrain from using Apple iPhones for work as part of its efforts to stop the use of foreign-made electronic devices in public offices. Also cited are how the campaign could affect Apple's sales in China, and how the sustained China-U.S. tensions over technology will affect Apple's financial performance.