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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

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

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

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Key questions over Mandelson vetting: did ‘mitigations’ cover links to China and Russia?

Why was his case said to be ‘borderline’, and was national security compromised during his time as ambassador?

The Guardian - UK

China slams US tariffs, says its economy is resilient but there are no winners in a trade war

China's commerce minister says Beijing will not yield to bullying and its economy can weather tariffs and other challenges, though there are “no winners in a trade war."

The Independent UK

China’s exports slow sharply in September, adding to worries over the economy

China’s exports slowed sharply in September as global demand weakened, adding to worries over how to recharge growth in the world's second-largest economy

The Independent UK

Shanghai Stocks Swing After Stimulus Briefing As Most Of Asia Rises

Shanghai stocks fluctuated Monday as traders digested a pledge by China's finance minister to provide more help for the country's struggling economy, while most other Asian markets tracked another record day on Wall Street.

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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

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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

China Considers Incremental Measures To Boost Sluggish Economy

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

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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

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

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

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.

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China Names Lan Foan to Be New Finance Minister

Appointment of the public finance specialist was widely expected after he was named Communist Party chief of the Ministry of Finance

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