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Rumours and news reports have raised hopes for the easing of China's tough Covid curbs and improved relations with the United States
The Hang Seng posted its biggest weekly gain in 11 years as investors were buoyed by rumours China could reopen its economy next year
The two sides are discussing a reduction in Renault's 43% stake in Nissan, potentially to 15%, so the carmakers can collaborate on more equal terms
The statement came after Washington "strongly suggested" that China's Cosco should not get a controlling stake in a contested deal over a terminal at the port in Hamburg
Another interest rate hike in the US and warnings of more to come sent indexes across the region into the red
The Hang Seng index fell 3.1% by the close of trading, while on the mainland, the bluechip CSI300 index was down 0.8%
Latest rate hike by the US Fed forced the PBOC set a midpoint rate of 7.2472 per dollar, 275 pips or 0.28% weaker than the previous fix, and the softest since January 2008
Chinese leader promises to help its troubled neighbour, but calls for progress on the bilateral economic corridor and Gwadar port
Investors were distracted, second-guessing the US Fed’s rate hikes plan for the next couple of months, while China traders were banking on an easing of Covid curbs
Some 14 auditors have severed ties with Chinese property firms listed in Hong Kong this year, which has raised concern about debt-ridden developers that have failed to publish financial results
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