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The Eurozone economy is growing surprisingly strongly: The purchasing managers' index rose by 1.1 to 51.4 points, the highest value in eleven months ...
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The Eurozone economy is growing surprisingly strongly
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Huawei sales are soaring in China as Apple sinks: Huawei is not only making a roaring comeback in China, it is also on the verge of overtaking Apple in the ...
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Huawei sales are soaring in China as Apple sinks
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Kering Warns Profit to Tumble Following Gucci Woes in China: Kering SA warned that profit will plunge in the first half of the year after wealthy shoppers curbed ...
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Kering Warns Profit to Tumble Following Gucci Woes in China
Quick Glance: Kering Faces Profit Decline Amid Gucci Sales Drop
  • Kering expects a significant decline in profits in the first half of 2024, leading to an 8.5% drop in shares.

  • Gucci's sales, the major brand share of Kering, declined by 18% on a comparable basis, mainly due to weak sales in the Chinese market.

  • The company plans to continue investing in the long-term elevation of its brands, particularly Gucci, although this is challenging amidst aesthetic changes.

  • Kering anticipates improved sales performance in the second half of the year, but does not expect significant improvement at Gucci in the second quarter.
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Banning TikTok would hit China’s tech ambitions and deepen the global digital divide
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Banning TikTok would hit China’s tech ambitions and deepen the global ...
Quick Glance: Congress Approves Potential TikTok Ban: What's Next?
  • Congress has passed a law that could result in a nationwide TikTok ban. President Biden is expected to sign the bill, forcing TikTok to find a new owner or be banned from the US.

  • The law gives TikTok's Chinese parent company 270 days to sell the app. Biden could extend the deadline by 90 days. The law was attached to a foreign aid package to expedite its passage.

  • Since Biden has supported the law, he is likely to sign it. TikTok has vowed to take the government to court if the bill is signed.

  • Experts suggest that a TikTok ban could violate free speech rights. A court challenge could temporarily block the law, but TikTok would need to comply if no injunction is granted.
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Chinese professor at Tokyo university missing after trip home: BEIJING -- A professor at Tokyo's Asia University has gone missing after temporarily ...
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Chinese professor at Tokyo university missing after trip home
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The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
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The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes ...
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VW staff cuts: Volkswagen pays up to 450,000 euros in severance pay: VW is fueling its job cuts with high severance payments. According to WirtschaftsWoche ...
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VW staff cuts: Volkswagen pays up to 450,000 euros in severance pay
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No Substitute for Victory: America’s Competition With China Must Be Won, Not Managed
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No Substitute for Victory: America’s Competition With China Must Be Won ...
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Gold price outlook: 29% upside to $3K as China central bank keeps buying: China has purchased about 181 tonnes of gold over the past year, and is now the ...
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Gold price outlook: 29% upside to $3K as China central bank keeps buying
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Top US diplomat back in China seeking pressure but also stability : US Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned Wednesday to China on his second ...
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Top US diplomat back in China seeking pressure but also stability ...
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Apple smartphone shipments in China plummet 19% in 2024 : Apple’s challenges in china continue in the first quarter of 2024. The company's smartphone ...
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Apple smartphone shipments in China plummet 19% in 2024
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Tesla cuts prices in US, China and Germany as competition heats up: Tesla has announced aggressive price cuts in China and Germany, shortly after reducing prices ...
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Tesla cuts prices in US, China and Germany as competition heats up
Quick Glance: Tesla cuts prices in US, China and Germany as competition intensifies
  • Tesla has announced aggressive price cuts in China and Germany, shortly after reducing prices in the United States, as the world’s largest maker of electric vehicles (EV) faces declining sales and growing competition in major markets.

  • The prices of four models were slashed in China by 14,000 yuan ($1,932), while in Germany, the price of the Model 3 rear-wheel drive was lowered by 2,000 euros ($2,132). Earlier cuts were made in the US, with prices of three models reduced, while prices for the Model 3 and Cybertruck remained unchanged.

  • The price cuts come during a tough time for Tesla, with a significant stock plunge and a drop in quarterly deliveries. Elon Musk postponed his planned India trip due to company obligations. In China, Tesla's price cuts escalate an existing price war in a highly competitive sector influenced by other manufacturers like BYD offering more affordable options.

  • The price wars in China began in 2022 and continue with over 30 car makers announcing further price reductions, impacting the entire auto industry's profit margins. Competitors like BYD and XPeng are also offering subsidies and lowering prices to attract buyers in the EV market, posing challenges to Tesla's market dominance.
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China Braces for Worst as It Becomes Punching Bag in US Election: With Beijing already becoming a top target in the US election campaign, President Xi Jinping’s ...
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China Braces for Worst as It Becomes Punching Bag in US Election
Quick Glance: China Gears Up for Worst Amid US Election Focus
  • Beijing becomes a top target in the US election campaign, prompting a measured response from China.

  • China responds moderately to US actions such as symbolic tariffs and investigations.

  • Emphasis on the importance of US relationship and reliance on American consumer.

  • Efforts to stabilize US-China ties amidst election rhetoric and tensions.
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The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
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US sends land-attack missile system to Philippines for exercises in apparent message to China
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US sends land-attack missile system to Philippines for exercises in ...
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China’s GDP grows 5.3% in the first quarter of 2024: China’s economy grew stronger than expected at the start of this year, partly thanks to robust factory ...
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China’s GDP grows 5.3% in the first quarter of 2024
Quick Glance: China's Economy Surprisingly Strong in Q1 2024
  • China's economy experienced stronger growth than anticipated in the first quarter of this year, primarily due to the thriving high-tech manufacturing sector.

  • In the initial quarter, industrial production saw a 6.1% increase compared to the previous year, driven by the flourishing high-tech industry. Notably, the manufacturing of 3D printing devices, electric vehicle charging stations, and electronic components surged by approximately 40% year-over-year.

  • A recent official report highlighted a rise in China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index during the first quarter, marking the first increase in six months. Moreover, the Caixin/S&P Manufacturing PMI, a privately conducted survey, achieved its highest level in over a year as foreign demand grew.

  • China's economy grew by 5.2% in 2023. Despite a significant improvement from the previous year, it still represented one of the country's weakest economic performances in more than thirty years.
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Volkswagen to Face Investors Skeptical of China Turnaround Plan: Volkswagen AG faces an uphill battle to convince investors it can turn around its business in ...
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Volkswagen to Face Investors Skeptical of China Turnaround Plan
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UK police charge two men with spying for China: British police on Monday charged two men with spying for China, including one reported to have worked as a ...
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UK police charge two men with spying for China
Quick Glance: Charges Filed Against UK Ex-Parliamentary Researcher for 'China Espionage'
  • London's Metropolitan Police has accused two men, researcher Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, of violating the Official Secrets Act.

  • The charges coincided with the announcement of the arrest of three German nationals suspected of spying for China and accessing secret maritime technology by German investigators.

  • The British duo is alleged to have transmitted 'articles, notes, documents or information' to a foreign state between 2021 and the previous year.

  • In September, the Met Police disclosed the arrest of a man in his twenties on espionage suspicions. The Sunday Times revealed his parliamentary researcher identity.