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China’s Factory Activity Growth Misses Expectations
Finance & Economics

China’s Factory Activity Growth Misses Expectations

The growth of factory activity in China in December showed a pace that turned out to be lower than the preliminary expectations of experts and became clear evidence that the stimulus measures imposed in the second half of 2024 are not enough to significantly boost the economic system of this Asian country.

Xi Jinping Says China’s 2024 GDP Growth Set to Hit Target
Finance & Economics

Xi Jinping Says China’s 2024 GDP Growth Set to Hit Target

The head of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, said that the economic system of this Asian country will show growth in 2024, which will amount to about 5%.

Experts Predict China’s December Manufacturing Activity to Expand
Finance & Economics

Experts Predict China’s December Manufacturing Activity to Expand

Experts interviewed by the media are of the opinion that factory activity in China was probably on an upward trajectory in the current month, generating hopes and reasons to be optimistic about the prospects of the future for local officials, who are making efforts to stabilize the situation in the economic system of this Asian […]

China Revises Up 2023 GDP
Finance & Economics

China Revises Up 2023 GDP

On Thursday, December 26, China revised upward the size of its economy by 2.7%.

US Launches New Probe Into Legacy Chinese Chips
Science & Technology

US Launches New Probe Into Legacy Chinese Chips

This week, the administration of the President of the United States Joe Biden launched a new probe regarding legacy Chinese semiconductors, which can be used in a large number of product categories, including the automotive industry, the defense systems sector, and the household goods section.

China Keeps Benchmark Lending Rates Steady
Finance & Economics

China Keeps Benchmark Lending Rates Steady

Last Friday, December 20, the People’s Bank of China decided to keep its main benchmark lending rates at the same level, as the Asian country is currently facing the challenge of bolstering economic growth while backstopping the weakening yuan.

China’s GenAI Sector Sees More Funding
Science & Technology

China’s GenAI Sector Sees More Funding

The Chinese generative artificial intelligence sector received more funding this year, but at the same time recorded a decrease in the number of deals.

China’s Integrated Circuit Output Slows
Science & Technology

China’s Integrated Circuit Output Slows

In China, integrated circuit (IC) output in November showed an increase of 8.7% year-on-year.

China Seeks to Dominate in AI
Science & Technology

China Seeks to Dominate in AI

China is currently striving to become the dominant player in the global artificial intelligence industry, and according to media reports, citing insiders and experts, Beijing’s corresponding efforts may eventually prove successful, since AI models developed in the Asian country already demonstrate a high level of efficiency and have significant competitiveness.

China’s Weak Consumption Puts Pressure on Economy
Finance & Economics

China’s Weak Consumption Puts Pressure on Economy

Last month, industrial output growth accelerated in China, but at the same time, retail sales in this Asian country turned out to be disappointing, amid which calls for Beijing to strengthen measures to stimulate consumer activity increased.

China Stresses Plans to Boost Economic Growth
Finance & Economics

China Stresses Plans to Boost Economic Growth

China has confirmed the recent shift in its policy and stressed plans to accelerate economic growth, which is currently facing a clear lack of upward momentum in this Asian country.

China’s Monetary Shift Signals Economic Issues
Finance & Economics

China’s Monetary Shift Signals Economic Issues

Earlier this week, China’s top leadership surprised the market by signaling a shift in monetary policy stance after 14 years, which is unequivocal evidence that the economic problems faced by this Asian country are significant and require certain actions to ensure that the current situation does not gradually transform into a catastrophic crisis.

China Prepares for New Trade Tensions With US
Finance & Economics

China Prepares for New Trade Tensions With US

Recently, the condition of relations between China and the United States has been on a trajectory of consistent deterioration, being a kind of process containing the risk of crossing the point of no return, beyond which the fundamental degradation of cooperation practices begins, and the future in this case does not have bright colors of […]

China Consumer Inflation Drops to Five-Month Low
Finance & Economics

China Consumer Inflation Drops to Five-Month Low

In China, November consumer inflation was recorded at a level that is a five-month low.

Jack Ma Envisions AI Shaping Ant Group’s Future Through Innovation and Efficiency
Fintech & Ecommerce

Jack Ma Envisions AI Shaping Ant Group’s Future Through Innovation and Efficiency

Chinese billionaire and the co-founder of industry-leading Ant Group, Jack Ma, expressed his opinion about the significant opportunities artificial intelligence (AI) can offer to the fintech giant.

China Opens Probe Into Nvidia
Science & Technology

China Opens Probe Into Nvidia

Chinese state media reported that Beijing has launched an antitrust investigation against Nvidia, the world’s largest and most popular developer of graphics processing units, which are necessary for training and ensuring the process of subsequent operation of artificial intelligence systems.