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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China's Cyber Warfare Rocks America

China has been waging a cyber war against America for years, and it’s not looking good. The Chinese government wants to challenge America’s dominance in the western Pacific. They’re hacking into the country’s critical infrastructure. This includes energy, communications, and transportation systems.

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China's Leader Visits Province Near Taiwan After Major Military Drills

China's President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Fujian province, which faces Taiwan. This visit happened right after China's military held large-scale exercises. The drills involved the navy, air force, missile force, and land troops. They simulated a blockade of Taiwan, an island that China claim

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Oct 18 2024FINANCE

China's Economy: Slow Growth, But Hope on the Horizon

China's economy grew by just 4. 6% in the third quarter, the second quarter in a row to miss the government's target of 5% growth for 2024. Weak consumer spending, a struggling property market, and slower industrial output are to blame. Retail sales grew by 3. 3%, down from 3. 7%, and industrial pro

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Oct 18 2024SCIENCE

China's Next Decade in Space: Moon, Mars, Asteroids, and Jupiter

China's space exploration plans for the next decade include some exciting destinations. They've already collected samples from the far side of the moon, and now they're looking at Mars, asteroids, and even Jupiter. The samples from the moon's far side are different from those from the near side, whi

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

China's Economy: Stable Growth, More Stimulus

China's economy grew by 4. 6% in the third quarter, the slowest pace in six quarters. This news came with a surprise: the country's central bank announced two new programs to boost the stock market. These programs could inject around $112. 6 billion into the market. This happened even as China's sta

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Oct 14 2024POLITICS

China Flexes Muscles with Taiwan Drills

China has kicked off major military drills around Taiwan, calling it a “stern warning” against the island's independence push. Taiwan's Defense Ministry condemned the exercises as “unreasonable provocation.” The drills, dubbed Joint Sword-2024B, involve China’s army, navy, air force, and rocket forc

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Oct 14 2024POLITICS

China's Military Drills Near Taiwan: A Response to Speech

China staged military drills near Taiwan as a response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's recent speech. The drills, named "Joint Sword-2024B," involved different branches of the Chinese military. They were conducted around the north, south, and east of the island. The goal was to test their join

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Oct 14 2024FINANCE

China's Finance Ministry Prioritizes Local Debt Over Economic Boost

China's Ministry of Finance recently held a press briefing, highlighting its focus on resolving local government debt issues rather than providing the economic stimulus markets were hoping for. Finance Minister Lan Fo'an outlined four key measures to support local governments in managing debt risks.

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Oct 13 2024FINANCE

China's Economic Plan: Will It Be Enough?

China has been trying to revive its economy by offering support to the struggling property sector and local governments with heavy debt loads. However, recent updates from Finance Minister Lan Fo’an have left economists scratching their heads. They're wondering if the government is truly committed t

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Oct 12 2024FINANCE

China's Finance Minister Teases Deficit Increase Amid Economic Concerns

China's Finance Minister Lan Fo'an hinted at increasing the deficit during a recent press briefing, suggesting greater fiscal flexibility. He stressed that the opportunity to do so is "quite substantial," but further discussions are ongoing. Economists have been calling for more financial backing fr

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