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The pledge comes amid Chinese president Xi Jinping's increased focus on national security risks within the party, government, and large industries
Investors were downbeat as the odds lengthened on central banks easing back on interest rates any time soon while China’s property sector continued to struggle
Trading in Evergrande shares and those of its property services and EV units was suspended on Thursday, while officials continue to investigate if staff at two divisions acted illegally
The extension would mark an end to business uncertainty for South Korea’s Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix who have invested billions in their chip fabs in China
China has 55 nuclear plants in operation, and 24 under construction. It expects to add 6-8 small reactors a year, with a goal of them generating 18% of the country's power by 2060
New regulations are causing consternation that publishing apps in the world's second largest economy is set to become very difficult
Investors were buoyed by news of a possible turnaround on the horizon for China’s manufacturers but forecasts of higher interest rates for longer limited advances
Top panel maker is looking to invest $400-600 million in a third plant on 25 hectares of industrial land, with production starting in 2025
Shares of embattled developer plunged 19% in afternoon trading in Hong Kong after a report police were monitoring the activities of the group's founder, amid fear the group faces liquidation
The logistics unit’s launch would make it the first to be split off since the Chinese e-commerce giant announced its restructure six months ago
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