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China's economic growth slows to weakest pace in over three years

Economic reports on Wednesday found that Chinese growth has sunk to the slowest pace in over three years. Despite benefitting from the global AI boom, the country has not managed to offset the slump due to a struggling property sector, drop in domestic spending and trade disruptions caused by the…

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Drone from Russia shot down in eastern Latvia, says Latvia's Foreign Affairs Minister

Europe has been on high alert for weeks after a string of drone flyovers into NATO airspace, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall" to better detect and intercept drones violating airspace.

Euronews

China now home to more people over 65 than children, official survey finds

SHANGHAI — For the first time in records dating back to 1949, China is now home to more people aged 65 and above than children, the latest official data showed, underscoring the country's deepening demographic pressure.

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Latvia issues warning to residents after detecting unmanned aerial vehicle in its airspace

On Wednesday, Lithuania's Vilnius airport also temporarily shut down after the government announced a suspected drone threat over its airspace.

Euronews

'Seek shelter now': Lithuanians briefly head to bunkers following drone alert

The alert, which also applied to Lithuanian regions bordering Belarus, was lifted at around 11:00 am and people were told they could leave the shelters.

Euronews

Programs aim to diversify winter sports, but gaps persist at Winter Olympics

Organizations like the National Brotherhood of Snowsports and Skate Global Foundation are working to diversify winter sports

The Independent UK

China's Economic Growth Slows Amid Sputtering Domestic Demand

China's economic growth slipped below five percent in the third quarter of 2025, the slowest pace in a year as trade headwinds and a domestic consumer slump continued to weigh.

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Chinese Factory, Consumer Activity Slow Amid Economy Struggles

China's economy showed further signs of weakness last month, with key data Monday revealing factory output and consumption rising at their weakest pace for around a year.

International Business Times

China's Snaps 4-month Consumer Decline But Factory Price Deflation Deepens

Consumer prices in China rose slightly in June, official data showed on Wednesday, snapping a four-month decline even as factory gate prices were bruised by a fierce trade war with Washington.

International Business Times

China Factory Output Slumps But Consumption Offers Bright Spot

China's factory output grew slower than expected last month as trade war pressures bit, official data showed Monday, while a bump in a key gauge of domestic consumption offered a rare bright spot for the economy.

International Business Times

China's Consumption Slide Deepens As Tariff War Bites

China said Saturday that consumer prices slumped in April for the third straight month, reflecting persistent challenges as leaders attempt to revive an economy stymied by sluggish spending and a fierce trade war with Washington.

International Business Times

China's Economy Beat Forecasts In First Quarter Ahead Of Trump's 'Liberation Day'

China on Wednesday said its economy grew a forecast-beating 5.4 percent in the first quarter as exporters rushed to get goods out of factory gates ahead of swingeing new US tariffs.

International Business Times

Data Shows Patchy Chinese Economy In First Two Months Of The Year

China's economy charted an uneven trajectory in the first two months of the year, a slew of key indicators showed Monday, muddying Beijing's drive to boost flagging consumption.

International Business Times

Nature-based solutions are cheap and effective, and governments have the tools to make them a reality

As the world gathers in Azerbaijan for this year’s annual UN climate conference (COP29), the urgency to act on climate change has never been greater.

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“Unprecedented customization”: Brubaker merges headless guitar hype with modern modular designs for the NBS Series – which offers switchable high-end preamps

Bartolini, Dark Glass, John East, Aguilar, and Nordstrand preamp modules are available, and each can be swapped out in less than 60 seconds

Al Jazeera

Chinese-made T-shirts cash in on Trump’s defiant response to shooting

Chinese e-commerce platforms like Temu are selling apparel featuring image of a bleeding, fist-pumping Trump.

The Guardian - UK

China new home prices drop at fastest rate in nearly a decade

Property glut holds down prices despite government attempts to revive market

Al Jazeera

China’s economy beats expectations, growing 5.3 percent in first quarter

Statistics agency says economy has made ‘good start’ to the year under the leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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International Business Times

China Retail Sales Show Shaky Economic Recovery

The performance of China's economy in the first two months of 2024 was mixed, official figures showed Monday, with sluggish household consumption alongside increased industrial production reflecting an uneven recovery.

International Business Times

China Consumer Prices Rise In February For First Time In Six Months

Chinese consumer prices rose in February for the first time since August, data showed Saturday, bucking a months-long stretch of deflation that compounded the country's myriad economic woes.

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China's Industrial Profits Decline by 2.3% in 2023

Learn more about China's economy as industrial profits decline by 2.3% in 2023. Explore the factors affecting this trend and its potential implications.

Salon

China's economy: Mystery packed in lies

Everyone knows that China's economic data is much worse than the official numbers. Just how big are the lies?

The Independent UK

An uncertain future: Soaring youth unemployment hits Chinese graduates

Many graduates in China are giving up the pursuit of their dream jobs as unemployment soars

Newsroom.co.nz

Borrowers left in 'mortgage prison' as firms quit personal lending market

A Commerce Commission inquiry has been warned that Kiwi borrowers will be unable to shift to more competitive lenders because of tough new credit rules. Jonathan Milne reports.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the Chinese economy: it looks bad. What we can’t see may be worse

Editorial: Political tightening and an anti-espionage law make it harder for outsiders to gauge the situation. How accurately can insiders do so?

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