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Hong Kong to scrutinize cryptocurrency regulation after arrests linked to JPEX exchange

Hong Kong’s leader says the territory will scrutinize the regulation of digital assets after police arrested eight people over allegations of fraud at an unlicensed cryptocurrency exchange that impacted more than 1,600 investors and over $150 million in assets

Hong Kong to scrutinize cryptocurrency regulation after arrests linked to JPEX exchange
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Chinese hackers have stepped up attacks on Taiwanese organizations, cybersecurity firm says

A cybersecurity intelligence company says a suspected Chinese state-sponsored hacking group has intensified attacks on Taiwanese organizations, particularly those in sectors such as the government, education and technology

Chinese hackers have stepped up attacks on Taiwanese organizations, cybersecurity firm says
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China's exports rise 2.3% in December amid uneven recovery, while consumer prices edged lower

China has reported that its exports grew slightly for a second consecutive month in December even as deflationary pressures continued

China's exports rise 2.3% in December amid uneven recovery, while consumer prices edged lower
Business|Economy

China's manufacturing activity contracts for 5th straight month despite policy support

Manufacturing in China contracted for a fifth consecutive month in February, according to an official survey of factory managers

China's manufacturing activity contracts for 5th straight month despite policy support
Business|Technology

Alibaba approves an additional $25 billion share buyback as its revenue disappoints

Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding on Wednesday approved an additional $25 billion authorization to its share buyback program, after reporting lower-than-expected sales revenue for the last quarter of 2023

Alibaba approves an additional $25 billion share buyback as its revenue disappoints
Economy|News

China's exports grow 7.6% in May, beating expectations despite trade tensions

Official statistics say that China’s exports for May grew at their fastest pace in more than a year despite trade tensions, though imports fell short of analyst expectations

China's exports grow 7.6% in May, beating expectations despite trade tensions
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YouTube blocks Hong Kong protest anthem after court injunction bans song in the city

YouTube has blocked access to videos of a protest song in Hong Kong to comply with a removal order, days after a court approved an injunction to ban the song in the city

YouTube blocks Hong Kong protest anthem after court injunction bans song in the city
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Europe's Stellantis and China's Leapmotor will sell electric cars in Europe in September

European carmaker Stellantis says it will begin selling electric vehicles from its Chinese partner Leapmotor in nine European countries later this year

Europe's Stellantis and China's Leapmotor will sell electric cars in Europe in September
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PR executive reportedly departs China's Baidu after comments glorifying overwork draw backlash

A top Baidu public relations executive has reportedly departed the Chinese technology company after she drew public outcry over comments that were seen as glorifying a culture of overwork

PR executive reportedly departs China's Baidu after comments glorifying overwork draw backlash
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PR executive at Chinese tech firm Baidu apologizes for comments seen as glorifying overwork

A top public relations executive from Chinese technology firm Baidu has apologized after she made comments that were seen as glorifying a culture of overwork

PR executive at Chinese tech firm Baidu apologizes for comments seen as glorifying overwork
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Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders

Apple says it has removed Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app from the App Store in China on Beijing’s orders

Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders
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Huawei’s profit more than doubles in 2023, sales up 9.6% as cloud and digital businesses grow

Chinese telecoms gear company Huawei Technologies has reported its profit more than doubled last year as its cloud and digital businesses thrived in spite of U.S. sanctions

Huawei’s profit more than doubles in 2023, sales up 9.6% as cloud and digital businesses grow
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China's exports and imports beat estimates for first 2 months, signaling improving demand

China’s exports and imports for the first two months of the year beat estimates, an indication that demand may be improving as Beijing attempts to boost economic recovery

China's exports and imports beat estimates for first 2 months, signaling improving demand
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China's homegrown C919 jet in spotlight at Singapore air show, but not quite ready to compete

China’s C919 single-aisle jet made its international debut at the Singapore Airshow, attracting masses of visitors and hundreds of orders, but analysts say it still has a long way to go before it can compete with aircraft from market leaders Boeing and Airbus

China's homegrown C919 jet in spotlight at Singapore air show, but not quite ready to compete
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Hyundai's Supernal and Embraer-backed Eve Air Mobility see future in electric-powered air taxis

As the aviation sector seeks ways to make air travel less polluting and more sustainable, aerospace company Embraer and South Korean automaker Hyundai are among the companies betting on a new form of air travel -– air taxis

Hyundai's Supernal and Embraer-backed Eve Air Mobility see future in electric-powered air taxis
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Singapore Airshow to feature aerial displays and the international debut of China's C919

The Singapore Airshow – Asia's largest – kicks off Tuesday with an array of aerial displays including some by China’s COMAC C919 narrow-body airliner

Singapore Airshow to feature aerial displays and the international debut of China's C919
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Singaporeans bemoan U.S. Senator's 'ignorant' grilling of TikTok CEO

After a U.S. senator grilled Singaporean TikTok CEO about his nationality and affiliation with the Chinese Communist Party, Singaporeans are complaining about ignorant — or even racist — views of their country

Singaporeans bemoan U.S. Senator's 'ignorant' grilling of TikTok CEO
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China starts publishing youth jobless data again, with a new method and a lower number

China published youth unemployment data Wednesday for the first time since the jobless rate hit a record high in June last year, using a new method that showed an apparent improvement

China starts publishing youth jobless data again, with a new method and a lower number
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China's economy expanded 5.2% last year, hitting the government's target despite an uneven recovery

China’s economy for the October-December quarter grew at a quicker rate, allowing the Chinese government to hit its target of about 5% annual growth for 2023 even though trade data and the economic recovery remain uneven

China's economy expanded 5.2% last year, hitting the government's target despite an uneven recovery
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Google lays off hundreds in hardware, voice assistant teams amid cost-cutting drive

Google says it has laid off hundreds of employees working on its hardware, voice assistance and engineering teams as part of cost-cutting measures

Google lays off hundreds in hardware, voice assistant teams amid cost-cutting drive
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China drafts new rules proposing restrictions on online gaming

China has released draft guidelines aimed at curbing excessive spending on online gaming

China drafts new rules proposing restrictions on online gaming
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China's Alibaba names CEO Eddie Wu to head its e-commerce business as its growth falters

China's Alibaba Group says its CEO Eddie Wu will head its core e-commerce business, as the company seeks to drive growth and fend off fast-growing online shopping rivals like Pinduoduo

China's Alibaba names CEO Eddie Wu to head its e-commerce business as its growth falters
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China-made C919, ARJ21 passenger jets on display in Hong Kong

Chinese aerospace company COMAC has showcased its domestically-developed C919 passenger jet in Hong Kong, giving officials and media a close-up look at the narrow-bodied aircraft

China-made C919, ARJ21 passenger jets on display in Hong Kong
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China's homegrown C919 aircraft arrives in Hong Kong in maiden flight outside the mainland

A Chinese C919 commercial passenger jet has arrived in Hong Kong in the Chinese-made aircraft's first foray outside of mainland China

China's homegrown C919 aircraft arrives in Hong Kong in maiden flight outside the mainland
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Hong Kong leader praises election turnout as voter numbers hit record low

Hong Kong leader John Lee has praised the 27.5% voter turnout in the city’s weekend election, a record low since the territory returned to Chinese rule in 1997

Hong Kong leader praises election turnout as voter numbers hit record low

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