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Take China and Russia's ‘No Limits' Relationship With a ‘Grain of Salt,' Says Former PBOC Advisor
Beijing is expected to continue doing business with Russia but is unlikely to support Moscow militarily, says Li Daokui, former advisor to China’s central bank.
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EU to Pressure China at Virtual Summit Over Its Stance on Russia-Ukraine War, Sources Say
European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are speaking Friday with China’s Prime Minister Li Keqiang and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Tencent Reports Slowest Revenue Growth on Record as China's Regulatory Headwinds Remain
Tencent reported its slowest quarterly revenue growth on record in the fourth quarter of 2021.
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Xi ‘Can't Stomach Doing Something That Might Make Putin Look Bad,' Says Political Analyst
China doesn’t want to take a position on Ukraine that could undermine Russia, said Scott Kennedy of the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
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Biden Warns Xi of Global Backlash If China Helps Russia's Attack on Ukraine
Biden and Chinese Pres. Xi Jinping agreed to work for peace in Ukraine. But China refused to say Russia was responsible for its brutal invasion of the country.
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China Targeted Dad of Olympic Figure Skater Alysa Liu, Other Critics in U.S., DOJ Will Charge
The new criminal cases to be formally announced Wednesday are expected to accuse Chinese government agents of campaigns to intimidate critics living in the U.S.
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Russia Sees China as Lifeline Against Sanctions, But U.S. Threatens ‘Consequences' If Beijing Helps
Moscow has reportedly asked Beijing for military and economic assistance to wage its war against Ukraine, although both governments publicly deny this.
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China's Covid Spike: What We Know and Don't Know About Its Economic Impact
China’s latest Covid-19 outbreak could hit first-quarter GDP by at least half of a percentage point, Citi analysts predicted in a report Tuesday.
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How Much Can — and Will — China Help Russia as Its Economy Crumbles?
China could provide a major buffer for the Russian economy. But whether that’s entirely in Beijing’s interest to do so is another matter.
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China Says It Wants to Steer Clear of U.S. Sanctions Over Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Since Russia’s attack on Ukraine, China has refused to call it an invasion and said it plans to maintain normal trade with both countries.
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China Covid Spike: Shenzhen Shuts Production, Shanghai Closes Schools
Mainland China is facing its worst Covid-19 outbreak since the height of the pandemic in 2020, with major cities rushing to limit business activity.
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China Watches Warily as Ukraine Makes U.S., EU and Japan Strengthen Their Alliance
For China, the speed with which the U.S. and its allies sanctioned Russia is a warning sign that could guide economic and foreign policy.
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China Upholds Its Relationship With Russia, Says Negotiations Needed to Solve Ukraine Conflict
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized Beijing’s relationship with Moscow in a news conference just over a week after Russia’s war on Ukraine began.
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China Will Raise Defense Spending by 7.1% in 2022, Faster Than Last Year
China’s defense spending this year is set to grow at its fastest pace since 2019, according to the Ministry of Finance plan released Saturday.
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China Sets GDP Target of ‘Around 5.5%' for 2022
China announced a gross domestic product growth target of “around 5.5%” for 2022, as an annual parliamentary meeting gets underway.
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China Will Not Join Sanctions Against Russia, Banking Regulator Says
China’s banking and insurance regulator said on Wednesday that the country opposes and will not join financial sanctions against Russia.
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Here's How Chinese Media Is Covering Ukraine
In China, tightly controlled coverage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has focused heavily on negotiations.
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Steve Emt Eyes Medal at Second Paralympic Games
Steve Emt is grateful for the opportunity to compete at the 2022 Winter Paralympics. “There’s been a lot of reflection going on in my life and a lot of appreciation,” said Emt, a member of Team USA Curling. “To be able to wear the Team USA gear again, now a two-time Paralympian is something I’m extremely proud of.” The...
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CT Paralympian Has Sights Set on Medal
A Connecticut Paralympian has his sights set on a medal while also continuing to be an inspiration for what can be achieved with the right attitude and a little hard work.
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US Drops Name of Trump's ‘China Initiative' After Criticism
The Justice Department is scrapping the name of a Trump-era initiative intended to crack down on economic espionage by Beijing but criticized as unfairly targeting Chinese professors at American colleges because of their ethnicity.