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the second hyperpower |
 Beijing (AFP) July 1, 2009 
China's decision to delay the installation of Internet filtering software on computers is a victory for public opinion but will not change the government's hold on censorship, analysts said Wednesday. The communist government had originally ordered the software come with all PCs sold in the country from Wednesday, prompting criticism at home and abroad of what was seen as a new attempt to ... read more 
Harare (AFP) June 30, 2009Zimbabwe has won 950 million dollars in credit lines from China, the largest loan secured by the new government, boosting the country's global appeal for funds to rebuild its shattered economy. "While I was away, government through Finance Minister Tendai Biti also secured lines of credit from China totalling 950 million dollars (672 million euros)," said Tsvangirai, who returned to Harare ... more
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Labubu maker Pop Mart's shares fall 23% despite surging earnings
Japan says Chinese embassy break-in 'regrettable' China shipping giant Cosco says resumes bookings to some Gulf countries Crude tumbles, stocks rally on hopes for Iran war de-escalation Exotic pet trade thrives in China despite welfare concerns Rights group warns of 'dystopian' Hong Kong after bookstore arrests CORRECTED: Crude tumbles, stocks rally on hopes for Iran war de-escalation US still deciding how to resume nuclear tests: official Iran, Israel trade strikes as push for talks intensifies Ex-Hong Kong policeman denies spying for China in UK trial 
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Beijing (AFP) June 30, 2009China's new government corruption hotline was overwhelmed in its first week with more than 17,000 tips and an unknown number unable to get through on overloaded lines, state media reported Tuesday. The government invited the public and government insiders to help ferret out widespread corruption by anonymously reporting tips to the telephone and Internet hotline launched on June 22, the ... more 
Beijing (AFP) June 30, 2009Chinese protectionism is on the rise, the European Chamber of Commerce in China warned Tuesday, as Beijing moves to fend of criticism that it is favouring its own firms over foreigners. The chamber said a survey covering 313 European enterprises showed that 43 percent expected local governments to favour businesses in their own areas in hopes of boosting the economy, it said. "Our ... more  
Beijing (AFP) June 30, 2009China's government-backed oil companies are jostling with each other to make landmark overseas acquisitions, seizing on the economic crisis -- and accompanying low asset prices -- to grow. Asia's largest refiner, Sinopec, agreed to acquire Canadian company Addax Petroleum for 7.2 billion dollars in a deal announced last week, just days after PetroChina bought a 45.51 percent stake in ... more 
Washington (AFP) July 1, 2009The United States on Wednesday confirmed its participation in next year's World Expo in Shanghai, saying it wanted to showcase US technology and values in a bid to boost ties with the Asian giant. China was earlier worried the United States might skip the expo following problems about raising money among the private sector to complete the American pavilion at the global event. Secretary ... more |
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Baghdad (AFP) June 30, 2009British energy giant BP and China's CNPC International Ltd were unveiled Tuesday as the first foreign firms in decades to win contracts to invest and develop in Iraq's war-battered energy sector. The companies succeeded in their bid for the giant Rumaila oil field in southern Iraq, which has known reserves of 17.7 billion barrels, the oil ministry announced. The contract was the first to ... more  
Taipei (AFP) June 30, 2009Taiwan on Tuesday partially lifted its decades-old ban on investment in the island by Chinese companies or individuals in a further sign of closer economic ties between the former bitter rivals. The move was immediately welcomed by ruling-party legislators and advocates of warmer relations with China at a time when Taiwan's economy has been struggling badly amid the global financial crisis. ... more  
Shanghai (AFP) July 1, 2009General Motors China said Wednesday sales in the world's most populous nation have risen steeply so far in 2009, marking a stark contrast to the auto giant's woes elsewhere. The iconic but struggling US automaker reported its joint ventures sold 814,442 vehicles in China in the first half of 2009, up 38 percent from the same period last year. "China's vehicle market continued to outpace ... more 
Shanghai (AFP) June 30, 2009China announced its second gasoline and diesel price hike in a month on Tuesday, raising fuel prices in Beijing to their highest level ever. The hike meant the average maximum price Chinese retailers were allowed to charge was now higher than the average paid by American motorists, triggering concerns about the impact on the economy. "It is uncertain how well it will do because a ... more |
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Japan to deploy counter-strike missiles closer to China
China says opposes any targeting of new Iran leader
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