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TikTok, Temu, 4 other Chinese firms hit by EU privacy complaints
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TikTok, Temu, 4 other Chinese firms hit by EU privacy complaints

Noyb seeks unprecedented fines of up to 4% of global revenue

Apple loses top spot in China smartphone sales to local rivals
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Apple loses top spot in China smartphone sales to local rivals

Chinese smartphone market expanded five percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter

Biden administration finalizes US ban on Chinese vehicles
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Biden administration finalizes US ban on Chinese vehicles

Software ban starts with 2027 models, hardware with 2029

China's exports boom in 2024 as trade surplus reaches record of nearly $1 trillion
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China's exports boom in 2024 as trade surplus reaches record of nearly $1 trillion

In 2024, China's total exports exceeded 25 trillion yuan for the first time, says official

China says US AI curbs 'flagrant violation of trade rules'
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China says US AI curbs 'flagrant violation of trade rules'

New U.S. AI chip curbs draw sharp criticism from China, which calls them an abuse of export control

UK treasurer says London 'natural home' for Chinese finance
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UK treasurer says London 'natural home' for Chinese finance

UK-China relations tested over Hong Kong, Ukraine as finance ties deepen

Shein's silence on China cotton use leaves British lawmakers in the dark on supply chain
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Shein's silence on China cotton use leaves British lawmakers in the dark on supply chain

Shein has been accused of sourcing cotton from Xinjiang, where allegations of forced labor and human rights abuses have been made.

China seeks to bolster ports and aviation hubs in western regions
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China seeks to bolster ports and aviation hubs in western regions

The measures include building logistical infrastructure such as ports and aviation hubs

Spinning a tune: Chinese Scientist names new spider species after Jay Chou’s songs
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Spinning a tune: Chinese Scientist names new spider species after Jay Chou’s songs

Jay Chou is one of the world's most popular Mandarin-language artists, having sold over 30 million records

In 2024, China saw warmest year in decades, breaking records yet again
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In 2024, China saw warmest year in decades, breaking records yet again

For densely populated Shanghai, 2024 was the warmest year since the Qing dynasty

Oil prices rise slightly as 2024 ends steady amid surplus concerns
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Oil prices rise slightly as 2024 ends steady amid surplus concerns

As 2024 comes to an end, the oil market remains a complex interplay of economic recovery, geopolitical risk, and evolving supply-demand dynamics.

Chinese President reaffirms push for Taiwan unification in new year speech
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Chinese President reaffirms push for Taiwan unification in new year speech

Xi Jinping declares Taiwan's unification "unstoppable," citing cultural ties and "historical trend"

Oil prices rise as China’s manufacturing activity expands for third month
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Oil prices rise as China’s manufacturing activity expands for third month

Oil prices edged higher at the close of the year, fueled by a third consecutive month of expanding factory activity in China.

US Treasury says Chinese hackers stole documents in 'major incident'
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US Treasury says Chinese hackers stole documents in 'major incident'

A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington rejects any responsibility for the hack

China defends COVID-19 data-sharing as WHO seeks more access
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China defends COVID-19 data-sharing as WHO seeks more access

WHO has called on China to share more data and access to help understand the origins of COVID-19

China offers deep condolences over Jimmy Carter's death
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China offers deep condolences over Jimmy Carter's death

Carter was instrumental in establishing diplomatic ties between China and the US

Brazil says workers at Chinese carmaker BYD site are victims of trafficking
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Brazil says workers at Chinese carmaker BYD site are victims of trafficking

BYD executive accuses 'foreign forces' and some Chinese media of 'deliberately smearing Chinese brands'

Oil prices surge on optimism over Chinese stimulus and U.S. crude inventory declines
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Oil prices surge on optimism over Chinese stimulus and U.S. crude inventory declines

Additionally, a U.S. report indicating a further drop in crude oil inventories added to the bullish outlook.

Oil prices surge amid Trump’s policy concerns, China’s economic stimulus plans
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Oil prices surge amid Trump’s policy concerns, China’s economic stimulus plans

Oil markets reacted to President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial threats, including possible control of the Panama Canal and stricter sanctions on Iran, raising concerns about global oil balances amid an already strong U.S. dollar.

Driver in central China car ramming handed death sentence
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Driver in central China car ramming handed death sentence

Attacker cited investment losses and family disputes as motivation