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China's blue-chip index fell 1.24%, while the Hang Seng sank by 1.8% – to levels seen last November. Investors appear to have lost faith in Beijing's ability to restore economic momentum
Earlier this month, China called on all its citizens to be spies for the country, alarming the United States
The move effectively raised the cost of shorting the Chinese yuan, at a time the local unit is facing mounting depreciation pressure. It follows similar action last week.
A Bangladeshi bank that handles most bilateral trade with Myanmar has frozen the accounts of two key Myanmar banks as US sanctions tighten the taps on the junta's financial resources
US President wants to visit to Hanoi in mid-September to sign a strategic partnership pact with Vietnam to bolster economic and security ties, sources say
The finding coincides with news that New York City has banned the Chinese social media app on government devices because of security concerns
Chinese brands such as BYD, Nio and SAIC's MG, which have raced past foreign rivals to top sales rankings at home, will have to overcome a new set of challenges to thrive in Europe
Hedge fund boss said China needed to slash its debts as "burdensome debt service payments are freezing the economy, especially at the provincial level"
Investors’ risk appetite was absent on Friday as China’s troubles, particularly its property sector’s woes, continued to weigh
Debt-laden Chinese builder seeks protection via the US bankruptcy code, which shields non-US firms undergoing restructuring from creditors that hope to sue them or tie up assets in the US
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