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Local residency is becoming an essential asset for China’s business owners as they go abroad, granting benefits and networking opportunities.
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China applies to put up 200,000 satellites after calling Starlink a crash risk
US Federal Communications Commission says it approved SpaceX to launch 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites.
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‘Embrace the moment’: on China, Daniel Kritenbrink puts pragmatism first
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The Committee of 100’s president Paul Cheung has high hopes for Chinese-Americans’ relationship with China in these uncertain times.
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China’s Qwen and DeepSeek edge out US AI models in Christian values benchmark
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Latin America’s largest economy seeks ‘delicate balance’ between Trump’s ambitions and boosting ties with Beijing, its top trading partner.
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What does HSBC’s buyout of Hang Seng Bank mean for its future and investors?
HSBC’s historic US$13.6 billion buyout of Hang Seng Bank aims to cut costs, tackle bad debts and fuel growth, but challenges abound.
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China’s role in Korean peninsula stability tested amid nuclear submarine moves
Seoul’s calls for Chinese mediation seen to underscore Beijing’s central role in preserving stability between two Koreas.
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Shanghai unveils US$10 billion investment spree as US-China tech race heats up
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