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China's bank regulator warns of rising bad loans due to uneven recovery

Chinese banks are facing the threat of rising bad loans in the future as the current economic recovery is unbalanced and lacks a solid foundation

China cryptocurrency miners squeezed further as Anhui halts projects

Anhui plans to shut down all crypto mining projects within the next three years due to a power supply shortage

Monitoring activities by PLA: Army on eastern Ladakh situation

There has been no attempt by the Indian or the Chinese side to occupy the areas in eastern Ladakh from where they disengaged in February, the Army said

China asks Taliban to make 'clean break' from all terrorist forces

China has asked Taliban to make a clean break from all terrorist forces, especially the al-Qaida-backed Uyghur Muslim militant group ETIM fighting for the volatile Xinjiang province's independence

Oil prices slip as drop in Chinese crude imports rings alarms on demand

Oil prices fell on future demand concerns after data showed that China's first-half crude imports dropped, but were still holding near a one-week high

US ramps up warnings of business risks in China's Xinjiang region

U.S. government strengthened its warnings to businesses about growing risks of having supply chain investment links to China's Xinjiang region, citing forced labor and human rights abuses there.

China denounces Janet Yellen's call for US-European 'unified front'

China on Tuesday denounced an appeal by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for a US-European unified front against Chinese unfair economic practices and human rights abuses. China strongly deplores and rejects Treasury Secretary Yellen's remarks, said a foreign ministry spokesman, Zhao Lijian. Yellen issued the appeal Tuesday during a meeting with European Union officials in Brussels. President Joe Biden is trying to revive traditional alliances following the America First policies of his predecessor, Donald Trump. Together, we need to counter threats to the principles of openness, fair competition, transparency and accountability, Yellen said, according to a text released by her department. These challenges include China's unfair economic practices, malign behavior and human rights abuses, Yellen said. The more we confront these threats with a unified front, the more successful we will be. Zhao rejected the criticism, saying Beijing always firmly supported the multilateral trading .

At least 8 dead in hotel collapse in eastern China; 9 remain missing

Authorities say at least eight people have died and 9 remained missing in a hotel collapse in Suzhou city in eastern China

Between history and propaganda

Book review of SIKKIM: A History of Intrigue and Alliance

China to order Tencent Music to give up music label exclusivity: Report

Tencent Music, China's equivalent to Spotify Technology SA, had been pursuing exclusive streaming rights with record labels including Universal Music Group, Sony Music Group and Warner Music Group

China vows retaliation after US blacklists firms over abuse of minorities

China on Sunday said it will take necessary measures to respond to the US blacklisting of Chinese companies over their alleged role in abuses of Uyghur people and other Muslim ethnic minorities

Chinese President is frustrated with some of his officials. Here's why

President Xi Jinping frustrated with the officials for waiting for his instructions before acting according to a recently published book by the ruling party.

China vows retaliation after US blacklists companies over alleged abuse

China on Sunday said it will take necessary measures to respond to the US blacklisting of Chinese companies over their alleged role in abuses of Uyghur people and other Muslim ethnic minorities.

China hosted global project to look at coronavirus in bat populations

These details are under the spotlight as a debate is emerging over the role of Wuhan Institute of Technology in the spread of coronavirus.

China's automobiles sales witness slump amid shortage of car chips

China is witnessing a slump in its car sales even as demand for semiconductors and prices of raw materials have been increasing, straining the country's economic recovery and weighing on global trade

Overseas listings: China tightens grip with review of firms with large data

The security review will put a focus on risks of data being affected, controlled or manipulated by foreign governments after overseas listings, said the Cyberspace Administration of China

Hong Kongers doubtful of future under China imposed draconian law

Most Hong Kongers are doubtful about their future under the Chinese imposed national security law which has left a 'chilling effect' on people of the territory since its passage in June 2020

China orders takedown of 25 apps from ride service Didi

China's cyber-regulator ordered 25 apps owned by Didi Global Inc., the country's largest ride-hailing service, be removed from app stores late Friday

Northern Chinese port city uses boats, scoops to fight algae bloom

The northern Chinese port city of Qingdao has deployed thousands of boats and powered scoops to deal with a massive algae bloom that is threatening sea life, tourism and water transport

Delta variant prompts countries using AstraZ vaccine to consider boosters

Countries are hoping a booster could bolster protection ahead of the return of colder weather that's optimal for the coronavirus's spread.