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Lay out the visit for us then, Oli. The consequences, the importance of saying Wang Yi, the foreign Minister of China, on the ground in Europe. Yeah.So he's going to go to Brussels. He's going to go to Germany. He's going to go to France. He's going to meet with the foreign ministers of all of those countries, including the High representative.Kaja Kallas in Brussels, of course, and this is the first sort of high level meeting that you've had between the EU and China since the beginning of this new commissi ...

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China Weekly: May Mixed Growth, Softer Fiscal Condition; June Weaker Home Sales High frequency: weaker home sales in June, softer port activities 30-city property sales declined further to -9% YoY in the first 21 days of June from - 3% YoY in May. That in tier 1 cities slid to -4% YoY, tier 2 cities narrowed decline to - 12% YoY and tier 3 cities declined by -6% YoY. Port cargo throughput and container throughput growth both softened to -1% YoY and 2% YoY in the first 15 days (vs 4% YoY and 7% YoY in May). ...

Noah Smith is a star economics writer behind the “Noahpinion” blog and co-host of the Econ 102 podcast. Smith joins Big Technology to discuss whether generative AI is actually boosting productivity or still waiting for its “electricity moment.” Tune in to hear his contrarian take on the so-called AI jobs apocalypse and how businesses will need to reorganize before the gains show up in earnings. We also cover immigration crackdowns, tariff uncertainty, wage-inequality myths, and how China’s military buildup ...

SHANGHAI, China, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GDS Holdings Limited (“GDS Holdings”, “GDS” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GDS; HKEX: 9698), a leading developer and operator of high-performance data centers in China, today announced that the China Securities Regulatory Commission (“CSRC”) and Shanghai Stock Exchange have approved the registration and launch of an initial public offering (“IPO”) for its China REIT (“C-REIT”). The transaction involves the sale by GDS of 100% equity interest in a project compan ...

Core Insights - The JP Magufuli Bridge in Tanzania officially opened on June 19, 2025, and is the longest low-pylon cable-stayed bridge in Africa, built by China Railway Construction Corporation Limited (CRCC) [1][3] - The bridge significantly reduces commute times and freight costs, enhancing local economic activities [4] Company Insights - China Railway Construction Corporation Limited successfully completed the bridge project despite challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain disruptions [3][6] - The project reflects CRCC's commitment to high construction standards and professionalism [3] Industry Insights - The bridge is expected to drive economic growth in the region by improving transportation efficiency, benefiting agriculture, tourism, and commerce [4] - The design of the bridge incorporates local cultural elements and environmentally conscious features, symbolizing cooperation and prosperity [5][6]

Group 1: Event Overview - The China-Central Asia Cooperation Development Forum and the Third Silk Road International Communication Forum were held in Astana, Kazakhstan, with around 240 representatives from various sectors participating [1][2] - The event serves as an important platform for dialogue and cultural exchange between Central Asian countries and China, aiming to deepen cooperation in various fields [4][10] Group 2: Key Messages from Officials - Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the significance of the forums in enhancing exchanges and cooperation between China and Central Asia [3][4] - Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, highlighted the importance of a stable and prosperous Central Asia for global significance and expressed willingness to strengthen media exchanges and cooperation [5][6] - Qiu Xiaoqi, vice president of the China Public Diplomacy Association, noted the launch of the forum as a new chapter for media and cultural exchanges among the six countries [7] Group 3: Cooperation and Development Initiatives - Tursunali Kuziev from Uzbekistan's Cultural Heritage Agency expressed commitment to building a mutually beneficial relationship between Central Asia and China [8] - Chinese Ambassador to Kazakhstan Han Chunlin called for media to promote a favorable public opinion environment for the development of China-Central Asia relations [9] - Zu Bin from China Huadian Corporation stated the company's commitment to implementing the Belt and Road Initiative and promoting green cooperation in Central Asia [11] Group 4: Reports and Inaugurations - A think tank report titled "Championing the China-Central Asia Spirit: Achievements, Opportunities and Prospects for Regional Cooperation" was released during the event [13] - A center on China-Central Asia regional cooperation and development was officially inaugurated at the forum [12]

Joining us now is Arjun Mertie. He is partner for energy macro and policy at energy consultancy Veritin and former equity analyst at Goldman Sachs. Arjun, welcome.So does lawyer lower oil today just reflect that investors believe Iran has been defanged. I think that's right. I mean, keep in mind, we probably had built as much as a 15 to20 dollar per barrel premium in oil over the last week versus where we were trading pre-Israel Iran and we're now in the process of eliminating that and I think the market is ...

June 18, 2025 09:00 AM GMT China Property | Asia Pacific Monthly Tracker: May Data Worsened; We Expect Weak Trends to Continue in 3Q Property sales and home prices continued to drop at a faster pace, as expected, amid higher secondary inventory. Weakening resident sentiment, reactive policy and high base may put extra pressure on home prices in 3Q. We suggest quality SOEs with high visibility for alpha, with CR Land as Top Pick. Stock ideas: With leading indicators pointing to a fast-weakening physical mark ...