China's Economy Grows 4.3% in Q2, Slowest Pace Since Late 2022
Consumer spending and business investment lag, offsetting gains from strong exports driven partly by artificial intelligence.
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Consumer spending and business investment lag, offsetting gains from strong exports driven partly by artificial intelligence.
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At the 2026 Franco-German Ministerial Council, Germany and France aligned on addressing the growing economic challenges posed by China, calling for stronger EU trade defense measures.
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The Federal Communications Commission’s new auction aims to unlock over 400 megahertz of valuable mid-band spectrum, potentially adding $264 billion to GDP and supporting 1.5 million jobs.
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China’s rapid rise in the electric vehicle sector challenges established automakers and offers a potential blueprint for emerging markets to develop their own EV industries.
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Yivtol’s S-Zero electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft gains regulatory clearance to fly in Hong Kong through a pioneering insurance agreement.
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Despite easing refined fuel export restrictions in July 2026, China enforces strict compliance measures to protect domestic reserves as tensions between Washington and Tehran escalate.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 9:31 AM
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US President Donald Trump signed orders on July 20, 2026, to impose new 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian products, citing discriminatory trade practices by Canada against American goods.
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Wang Jibing, a 56-year-old delivery rider, gains recognition for his poetry collection inspired by the challenges of gig economy workers in China.
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The UK government’s takeover of British Steel has sparked a dispute with China, with Jingye Steel seeking compensation for investment losses amid concerns over national security and investor confidence.
Al Jazeera | Jul 19, 2026, 3:24 PMbusiness
ASEAN foreign ministers will convene in Manila starting July 21 to discuss regional issues including Myanmar's civil war, while Indonesia's central bank signals continued currency stabilization efforts amid economic vulnerabilities.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 19, 2026, 6:40 AMworld
Industry leaders highlight that smaller, family-run businesses in China are embracing AI technologies faster than large enterprises, with market agility and reliable power supply seen as key factors in the global AI race.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 19, 2026, 6:20 AMworld
Clara Chan Ka-chai, CEO of Hong Kong Investment Corporation, emphasizes the importance of collaboration with private capital and reports significant investment income growth in 2025.
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At the World AI Conference in Shanghai, experts and leaders emphasize international cooperation and development-focused AI regulations to bridge the digital divide.
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Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, advancing the nation's role in the global space economy.
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European policymakers plan to leverage Chinese electric vehicle technology and the Industrial Accelerator Act to close the cost gap with Chinese EV makers by 2028 or 2029.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 17, 2026, 10:34 PMworld
China criticizes US legislative efforts to restrict access to advanced chips, warning of disruptions to global industrial networks amid escalating tech tensions.
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A coalition of 44 Japanese companies launches a project to develop a sovereign AI foundation model, backed by a major purchase of Nvidia Rubin chips to advance physical AI.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 4:12 PMworld
A pioneering trial in Shanghai successfully reduced peak power load by 97.8 megawatts through coordinated management of data centres, marking a major step in China’s power infrastructure upgrade amid rising AI demands.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 16, 2026, 11:15 AMworld
Despite a 7% overall increase in visitors in June 2026, Hong Kong saw a significant decline in short-haul tourist arrivals due to higher fuel costs and weaker regional currencies.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 16, 2026, 10:22 AMworld
Rising living costs and a slowing economy are prompting young residents, including those in lucrative sectors like real estate, to leave China’s capital in search of less stressful lives.
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