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African urbanisation: what can (and can’t) be learned from China about growing cities

The economic growth paths of Asian and African countries have often been compared. China, with gross domestic product per capita of US$251 in 1987, was poorer than most African countries at the time. Uganda’s GDP per capita was US$392, Zambia’s US$319 and Ghana’s US$354. Yet today China has GDP per…

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China To Investigate EU Probes For Trade Barriers

China investigates EU probes as trade barriers, focusing on key sectors. Ongoing discussions over EU tariffs on Chinese EVs.

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US Pledges Support For Taiwan Amid China Military Threats

US reiterates support for Taiwan's defense against China amid escalating tensions. Recent military activities and strengthening US-Taiwan ties underscore t...

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China Investigates EU Trade Practices Amid Brewing Trade War

China investigates EU trade practices in sectors like wind power and photovoltaics, sparking trade tensions with the EU and the United States.

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China launches investigation in response to EU’s probe of solar, wind power and other products

China’s Commerce Ministry has announced it will launch an investigation into whether unfair trade practices were adopted by the European Union in its probe of Chinese companies

The Independent UK

Why is Modi sucking up to Putin? It’s simple and cynical: China and oil

Building bridges to Russia plays to India’s strategic interest, which is to insert itself between Beijing and Moscow, says historian Sergey Radchenko

The Guardian - UK

What Is A 'Multipolar' World? Experts Aren't So Sure

The leaders of Russia, India and China often wax poetic about establishing a "multipolar" world -- though it is far from clear what such a system would entail.

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S&P Futures Tick Higher Ahead of Powell’s Testimony, U.S. Inflation Data and Earnings Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are trending up +0.15% this morning as investors looked ahead to further testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell while also bracing for Thursday’s release of a key U.S. inflation report as well as the start of the earnings season.

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China investigating after media report finds same trucks transport edible oil and a form of coal

China’s authorities are investigating food safety concerns in cooking oils after an investigative report from local media revealed that tankers carrying soybean oil from a major state-owned company were also used to carry a form of coal

The Independent UK

Chinese auto exports surge, partly offsetting a sales slump at home

China has reported its auto sales slumped in June as the domestic economy remained sluggish, but buoyant exports offset the decline at home

The Independent UK

China and Bangladesh reaffirm their ties as territorial and economic issues rise in region

China and Bangladesh are reaffirming their ties during a visit by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Beijing as tensions rise in the region over territorial disputes and resources

The Independent UK

Erdogan and Putin meet at Shanghai summit, reaffirm strong bilateral ties

Turkey's bid to join the BRICS trading group is the latest move in the Turkish President's delicate balancing act between Western and Eastern allies.

Radio France Internationale

‘I play with happiness’: the table tennis star making her Olympic debut at 58

Zhiying Zeng thought her Olympic dream was over after she quit China’s table tennis team in 1986. Now, 38 years later, she will compete at Paris 2024

The Guardian - US

China Food Safety Scandal Sparks Public Outrage

A scandal involving food safety violations by major state-owned companies in China triggers public outrage and calls for stricter oversight.

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South East Water calls for investor cash to stay afloat; environment secretary to meet water bosses – as it happened

Steve Reed summons executives from all 16 water suppliers in England and Wales as regulator due to publish draft determinations on companies’ five-year spending plans

Caixin Global

Shanghai Composite Index Fell 0.68% on Wednesday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 0.1%

The Independent UK

New top US envoy to Taiwan pledges to help the island with self-defense as threats from China loom

The United States’ new top envoy to Taiwan has promised Washington will help the self-ruled island defend itself as China ramps up its military threats against Taipei

International Business Times

37 Chinese Aircraft Skirt Taiwan On Way To Drill: Taipei

Taiwan's defence ministry said 37 Chinese aircraft were detected around the self-ruled island Wednesday as they headed to exercises with an aircraft carrier in the western Pacific.

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The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP's report on how China's textile recycling efforts take a back seat to fast fashion

China is the world’s largest textile producer and consumer, throwing away 26 million tons of clothes each year, mostly made of unrecyclable synthetics

The Independent UK

China's landfills brim with textile waste as fast fashion reigns and recycling takes a back seat

China is the world’s largest textile producer and consumer, throwing away 26 million tons of clothes each year, mostly made of unrecyclable synthetics

International Business Times

Asian Markets Mixed After Wall Street Records

Asian markets diverged Wednesday after fresh records on Wall Street and remarks by the Fed chief that hinted the US central bank would cut interest rates later this year, without offering a clear timeframe.

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US Intelligence Warns Of Foreign Election Interference In 2024

Learn how foreign adversaries like Russia are covertly using social media to influence US elections, with China and Iran also under scrutiny.

The Guardian - AU

Greens and academics criticise appointment of antisemitism envoy – as it happened

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The Independent UK

WADA made reasonable decision in China doping case despite doubts of its own scientist, probe says

An investigator backed the World Anti-Doping Agency’s handling of a doping case involving 23 Chinese swimmers, while also publishing notes indicating WADA’s own science director doubted China’s explanation that the athletes had been subject to contamination

The Independent UK

To counter China, NATO and its Asian partners are moving closer under US leadership

New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and Australia are sending leaders or their deputies to the NATO summit in Washington this week as the military alliance shows growing interest beyond Europe and the Western Hemisphere

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