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China offers childbearing subsidies to motivate couples to have 3 children
China's national legislature, the National People's Congress (NPC), had formally endorsed the three-child policy in August
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Apple's Tim Cook signed $275-billion deal to placate China, says report
The agreement was written by Apple's government affairs team in China and stewarded by Tim Cook
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What's next for China Evergrande after missing coupon payments
HONG KONG (Reuters) -Some offshore bondholders of China Evergrande Group did not receive coupon payments by the end of a 30-day grace period, four people with knowledge of the matter said, pushing the cash-strapped property developer closer to formal default.
 "What's next for China Evergrande after missing coupon payments")
China says US diplomatic boycott of Winter Games violates Olympic spirit
China on Tuesday accused the United States of violating the Olympic spirit by announcing an American diplomatic boycott of February's Beijing Winter Games
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US reiterates support to Taiwan amid increasing Chinese military incursions
Amid increasing China's military incursions in Taiwan, US Secretary of Commerce Gina M Raimondo on Monday reiterated Washington's support to Taipei
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China's exclusion from Biden-led democracy summit delays Pakistan decision
Pakistani decision makers are holding extensive consultations on whether to attend the virtual summit on democracy convened by US President Joe Biden this week, a report said
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Asia stocks bounce from one-year low, China gains on monetary easing
Asian shares staged a recovery on Tuesday on receding worries about the impact of the Omicron variant while Chinese markets were supported by the central bank easing monetary policy
 "Asia stocks bounce from one-year low, China gains on monetary easing")
Athletes can take part in Beijing Olympics despite boycott: Ex-US diplomat
After the Biden administration announced the diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, former US diplomat on Monday informed the athletes will still be able to take part in the games
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Taiwan warns those planning to attend Strait Forum, says it's not 'orderly'
Taiwan has warned those who would attend the Strait Forum calling that as not a regular "orderly event"
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China's central bank frees up $188 billion as Evergrande default fears rise
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) said it would cut the amount of cash that banks must hold in reserve
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Chinese developer Sunshine 100 defaults on $170 million of bonds
The firm has struggled to meet debt obligations this year as authorities cracked down on excessive leverage in the property industry
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Evergrande again nears default as China moves to reassure markets
China's central bank said it would cut reserve requirements for banks while the politburo vowed to promote healthy development of the property sector
 "Evergrande again nears default as China moves to reassure markets")
Beijing threatens retaliation if US boycotts 2022 Winter Olympics
China on Monday threatened to take "firm countermeasures" if the U.S. proceeds with a diplomatic boycott of February's Beijing Winter Olympic Games.
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Top headlines: TaMo to hike CV prices; Centre regrets Nagaland killings
Business Standard brings you the top stories on Monday
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Chinese govt thinktank proposes growth target of above 5% for 2022
China's top government thinktank on Monday recommended the government set an economic growth target of above 5% for next year as the economy slows due to Covid-19 cases and high commodity prices.
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World shares mixed as China central bank moves to boost markets
Moving to reassure investors and keep growth from stalling, China's central bank cut the amount of funds banks are required to keep in reserve
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China central bank cuts reserve requirement ratio as economy slows
The People's Bank of China will reduce the reserve requirement ratio by 0.5 percentage point for all banks except those that are already on the lowest level of 5%, according to a statement
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China's economy expected to grow 5.3% in 2022, says govt think tank
China's economy is expected to grow around 5.3% in 2022, bringing the average annual growth rate forecast for 2020-2022 to 5.2%, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, a top govt think tank, said
China says market views of monetary policy moves too 'simplistic'
A Chinese newspaper run by the State Council, or cabinet, warned the market against "simplistic" interpretations of monetary policy moves as easing expectations gathered steam
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'China firms actively working with regulators for US listing'
Forcing US-listed Chinese firms to delist isn't responsible policy option: Securities watchdog
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