China’s massive missile force threatens U.S. Pacific bases as both nations race to build long-range weapons. Experts analyze the strategic competition.
Meta tolerates rampant ad fraud from China to safeguard billions in revenue
A Reuters investigation reveals the owner of Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp decided to accept high levels of fraudulent advertisements from China. Internal company documents show Meta wanted to …
China Accuses Philippines of Provoking Clash in South China Sea
China accused the Philippines of provoking a confrontation in the South China Sea after an incident last week that left Filipino fishermen injured, reviving tensions in the long-disputed waters.
China’s missile surge puts every US base in the Pacific at risk — and the window to respond is closing
China’s massive missile force threatens U.S. Pacific bases as both nations race to build long-range weapons. Experts analyze the strategic competition.
China’s Economy Is Deteriorating on Several Fronts
The broad-based weakening spans consumer spending, investment and real estate.
China’s property investment falls 15.9% y/y in January-November
Property investment in China fell 15.9% year-on-year in the first 11 months, widening from the 14.7% drop in the January-to-October period, official data showed on Monday.
China Nears First Investment Decline in 3 Decades After Sharp Monthly Drop
A broad measure of investment fell more than 10 percent in November, continuing a recent reversal and signaling the depth of China’s property crisis.
China’s economy stalls in November as calls grow for reform
By Joe Cash BEIJING, Dec 15 (Reuters) – China’s factory output growth slowed to a 15-month low, while retail sales posted their worst performance since the country abruptly ended its draconian …
China’s Weakest Retail Sales Outside Covid Add to Economic Risks
China’s retail sales grew at the weakest pace since the crash caused by Covid while investment slumped further, underlining growing risks to the economy after several months of deterioration.
China’s small bank mergers shrink sector but raise financial risks
Dec 12 (Reuters) – Many of China’s newly merged small banks have seen profits fall and capital buffers shrink over the past year, a Reuters review of data showed, testing Beijing’s record …