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New discoveries raise China’s lithium reserves to second largest in the world
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To address its rapidly ageing population, China is among the first nations to set policy plans for humanoid robots that will provide companionship, monitor health and may even resemble loved ones.
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Apple’s pricey iPhones ineligible under China’s new subsidy scheme
China’s latest stimulus measure offers a 15 per cent subsidy for purchases of smartphones, tablets and smartwatches.
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Hong Kong’s top court questions grounds for convicting June 4 alliance trio
Court of Final Appeal judges question how group can be defined as ‘foreign agent’ and denied evidence substantiating that allegation when mounting defence.
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Beijing renews EV subsidy to spur sales, keeps size of incentive unchanged
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