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Mitigating Mandelson risks would have been impossible, says former MI6 chief

Vetting of former UK ambassador to Washington warned of ties to senior figures in China, Russia and Israel

The Guardian - UK · May 28

Thursday briefing: With more revelations about Peter Mandelson, can Keir Starmer continue to brazen this out?

In today’s newsletter: Mandelson’s links to more powerful figures have raised profound questions about the government’s vetting process and the release of key documents to parliament

The Guardian - UK · May 28

Revealed: Mandelson vetting warned of ties to senior figures in China, Russia and Israel

Exclusive: Vetting officials also flagged £1m loan when recommending he should be denied security clearance

The Guardian - UK · May 27

China Unveils Fiscal Stimulus Targeting Property Market, Local Government Debt

The measures include buying land and housing from developers, as well as help for localities to deal with their off-the-books borrowings

Caixin Global · Oct 12, 2024

Analysts Warn More Detail Needed On New China Economic Measures

Analysts gave a cautious welcome to China's announcement Saturday of fresh fiscal stimulus to revive its ailing economy but warned that more details -- and specific headline figures -- were needed before its effect could be fully assessed.

International Business Times · Oct 12, 2024

China Considers Incremental Measures To Boost Sluggish Economy

Chinese government considers incremental measures to stimulate economy amidst post-COVID challenges.

Top News · Oct 12, 2024

China's finance minister says there is room for more economic stimulus but offers no plan

China's finance minister says the government is looking at additional ways to boost the economy, but he didn't unveil a major new stimulus plan at a news conference Saturday

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2024

China Offers $325 Bn In Fiscal Stimulus For Ailing Economy

China said Saturday it will make $325 billion in fiscal support available to its economy over the next three months, offering help to bolster banks, shore up the property market and free up consumption spending in Beijing's biggest aid programme since the global financial crisis.

International Business Times · Oct 12, 2024

Investors, Analysts Eye Bigger China Stimulus At Saturday Briefing

Investors and analysts expect China to unveil billions of dollars in new stimulus for its troubled economy Saturday as officials battle multiple headwinds including a prolonged housing crisis and sluggish consumption.

International Business Times · Oct 11, 2024

China's Central Bank Says Opens Up $70.6 Bn In Liquidity To Boost Market

China's central bank boosted support for markets on Thursday as it launched a "swap facility" offering firms access to $70.6 billion in liquidity as Beijing seeks to raise confidence in the country's flagging economy.

International Business Times · Oct 10, 2024