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Post-communist generation is hoping for a new era of democracy in Mongolia

Younger Mongolians helped deliver a setback to the ruling party in last week’s parliamentary elections after three decades of democracy but it’s unclear if the country is headed for a major changes

Post-communist generation is hoping for a new era of democracy in Mongolia
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Mongolia's governing party wins only a slim majority in parliamentary election, early results show

The governing Mongolian People’s Party has won a slim majority in the country’s parliament, with the opposition Democratic Party making major gains in elections

Mongolia's governing party wins only a slim majority in parliamentary election, early results show
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China's population falls for a 2nd straight year as births drop even after end of one-child policy

China’s population fell by 2 million people in 2023 in the second straight annual decrease as births dropped and deaths jumped

China's population falls for a 2nd straight year as births drop even after end of one-child policy
Business|Economy|Technology

Cars? Pork? Perfume? China has many options if a trade war breaks out with Europe

Now that Europe has announced tariffs on China-made electric cars, the continent is bracing to see if the other shoe drops

Cars? Pork? Perfume? China has many options if a trade war breaks out with Europe
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A Chinese military buff inadvertently bought 4 books of military secrets for under $1

A military history buff in China appears to have made an alarming discovery after picking up four books for less than $1 at a neighborhood recycling station

A Chinese military buff inadvertently bought 4 books of military secrets for under $1
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European companies are less upbeat about China's vast market as its economy slows

An annual survey of more than 500 European companies has found that slowing growth in China is weighing on company plans to expand their businesses in the world’s second largest economy

European companies are less upbeat about China's vast market as its economy slows
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5 cars from the Beijing auto show that reflect China's vision for the future of driving

China’s vision of the future of the automobile — electrified and digitally connected — is on display at the ongoing Beijing auto show

5 cars from the Beijing auto show that reflect China's vision for the future of driving
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Electric cars and digital connectivity dominate at Beijing auto show

Global automakers and EV startups are unveiling new models and concept cars at China’s largest auto show, with a focus on the nation’s transformation into a major market and production base for digitally connected, new-energy vehicles

Electric cars and digital connectivity dominate at Beijing auto show
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Volkswagen revamps its approach in China in bid to overtake upstart EV makers

Foreign automakers have been caught flat-footed in China by an electric vehicle boom that has shaken up the market over the last three years

Volkswagen revamps its approach in China in bid to overtake upstart EV makers
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Europe wants 2 things from China. It may not get far on either of them.

Europe wants two things from China: First, a shift in its relatively pro-Russia position on the war in Ukraine

Europe wants 2 things from China. It may not get far on either of them.
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Migrant workers who helped build modern China have scant or no pensions, and can't retire

China’s first generation of migrant workers played an integral role in the country's transformation from an impoverished nation to an economic powerhouse

Migrant workers who helped build modern China have scant or no pensions, and can't retire
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China's latest EV is a 'connected' car from smart appliance maker Xiaomi

Xiaomi, a well-known maker of smart consumer electronics in China, is joining the country’s booming but crowded market for electric cars

China's latest EV is a 'connected' car from smart appliance maker Xiaomi
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China trumpets rising car exports to Russia as its envoy holds talks in Ukraine

The divide between China and Europe over the war in Ukraine was on display this week

China trumpets rising car exports to Russia as its envoy holds talks in Ukraine
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What to watch for as China's major political meeting of the year gets underway

One burning issue dominates as the 2024 session of China’s legislature gets underway this week: the economy

What to watch for as China's major political meeting of the year gets underway
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China pledges to increase opportunities for foreign companies as it seeks to boost its economy

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng has pledged to provide more opportunities for foreign companies in China as the government tries to restore confidence in the world’s second largest economy

China pledges to increase opportunities for foreign companies as it seeks to boost its economy
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Chinese auto exports rose 64% in 2023, with strong push by EVs, as makers expanded overseas

An industry association reports that China’s auto exports surged 63.7% in 2023 while sales at home rose 4.2%

Chinese auto exports rose 64% in 2023, with strong push by EVs, as makers expanded overseas
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China sanctions 5 US defense companies in response to US sanctions and arms sales to Taiwan

China has announced sanctions on five American defense-related companies in response to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals

China sanctions 5 US defense companies in response to US sanctions and arms sales to Taiwan
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China's BYD is rivaling Tesla in size. Can it also match its global reach?

A less flashy Chinese electric vehicle maker is fast closing the gap with Tesla, the longtime, market-leading pioneer

China's BYD is rivaling Tesla in size. Can it also match its global reach?
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An earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 131 people and is the deadliest in 9 years

Chinese media say at least 131 people have been killed in a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in the country’s northwest

An earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 131 people and is the deadliest in 9 years
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A China, EU summit exposes divisions over Ukraine, trade and subsidies

The leaders of China and the European Union have held wide-ranging talks that included their disputes over trade and a deep divide over the war in Ukraine

A China, EU summit exposes divisions over Ukraine, trade and subsidies
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China welcomes Arab and Muslim foreign ministers for talks on ending the war in Gaza

China’s top diplomat welcomed four Arab foreign ministers and the Indonesian one to Beijing, saying his country would work with “our brothers and sisters” in the Arab and Islamic world to try to end the war in Gaza as soon as possible

China welcomes Arab and Muslim foreign ministers for talks on ending the war in Gaza
Environment|News|Political|Science|World

China and the US pledge to step up climate efforts ahead of Biden-Xi summit and UN meeting

China and the U.S. have pledged to accelerate their efforts to address climate change ahead of a major U.N. meeting on the issue

China and the US pledge to step up climate efforts ahead of Biden-Xi summit and UN meeting
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Back in China 50 years after historic trip, a Philadelphia Orchestra violinist hopes to build ties

Davyd Booth believes strongly that people everywhere are the same and that music touches the heart of everyone

Back in China 50 years after historic trip, a Philadelphia Orchestra violinist hopes to build ties
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Singapore defense minister calls on China to take the lead in reducing regional tensions

Singapore’s defense minister has urged China as a dominant power in Asia to take the lead in reducing tensions in the region, warning that a military conflict like the one in Ukraine or the Israel-Hamas war would be devastating for the continent and its future

Singapore defense minister calls on China to take the lead in reducing regional tensions
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China honors American veterans of World War II known as Flying Tigers in an effort to improve ties

China has honored two American veterans of World War II as Beijing and Washington look to past collaboration for inspiration to deal with today's strained ties

China honors American veterans of World War II known as Flying Tigers in an effort to improve ties

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