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WEBChina’s official factory output contracted for the fourth consecutive month, while the service sector continued its expansion streak into the 20th month. Experts see the need for more policy support to keep the world’s second-largest economy on track for the government’s 2024 growth target of 5 per cent. 4 Sep 2024 - 9:10AM.
Understanding the US-China Tech War - South China Morning Post
WEBChas Freeman argues that respectful cooperation between the US and China would benefit both sides. He says China can’t afford to maintain a low profile and counsels the Chinese to do more “lovable” actions, including taking on global mediation as it did with Saudi Arabia and Iran. 22 Aug 2024 - 6:40AM. Tech War.
‘Show of force’: are North Korea’s missile tests a sign it has given …
WEB3 hours ago · North Korea’s latest missile tests could be a bid to coincide with joint drills in the region between China and Russia, while also a sign that Pyongyang sees no alternative in diplomatic talks with the United States but to press on with developing its nuclear and conventional arsenal. Observers ...
Opinion | US interest rate cut is welcome but many challenges …
WEB1 day ago · Four years after the United States Federal Reserve last reduced its benchmark interest rate in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, and more than two years after it began raising it to fight inflation, Wednesday’s cut was keenly anticipated. The unexpectedly aggressive easing of 50 basis points, or ...
Despite disruptions and restrictions, steady recovery predicted for ...
WEBJun 26, 2022 · As the pandemic eases, China’s economy is expected to stabilise later this year, so investors should be selective with their portfolios; Economic performance and investment sentiments have also been affected by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and US-China trade war
China’s EVs could turbocharge recovery – but trade curbs threaten …
WEBFeb 3, 2024 · The remarks came as the Joe Biden administration is considering heavier import tariffs on some Chinese goods, including EVs. Currently, they are set at 25 per cent – a by-product of tariffs levied during the tenure of his predecessor Donald Trump, as well as the present “high fence small yard” strategy to restrict China’s access to hi-tech products.
China’s mixed economic activity in July puts Beijing’s stimulus …
WEBAug 15, 2024 · China’s economy continued to be weighed down in July by a persistent property slump, weak consumption and elevated unemployment, prompting analysts to expect stronger fiscal support from Beijing amid a rising risk of missing its annual growth target. Following the monthly data release, China’s ...
‘New Delhi has pulled off a miracle’: India, US deepen defence ties
WEBAug 31, 2024 · Michael Rubin, former Pentagon official. “The fact that this agreement has met with no congressional resistance shows that New Delhi has pulled off a miracle: achieving consensus in Washington,” he said, emphasising that the US is increasingly betting on India while the influence of the Pakistan lobby …
WTO revises global trade forecast higher, as stimulus keeps …
WEBMar 31, 2021 · Global merchandise trade is expected to rise by 8 per cent this year, making up for a decline last year caused by the coronavirus pandemic as stimulus in the US and other countries has kept demand intact, the World Trade Organization (WTO) announced on …
Reimagined South China Morning Post article page enhances …
WEBSeptember 2024 sees a new look for article pages on SCMP.com, offering readers an optimised and streamlined reading experience. Following the homepage refresh at the end of 2023, the article page redesign aims to improve readability, allowing our millions of readers globally to consume award-winning ...