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Bank of Japan Governor Kazoo Ueda says there is "still a way to go" before the BOJ ends its stimulus policy, but noted that the cost of the move was not a factor for the central bank
The Asian Development Bank said on Saturday it approved a $300 million loan to Changzhi in northern Shanxi province to help "catalyse a green" transformation of the coal-mining region
Foreign firms have been particularly concerned about stepping over the line while dealing with Chinese regulators, amid Beijing’s crackdowns on due diligence and consultancy firms
While the planned diplomatic exchanges are aimed, in part, at restoring ties, Xi is also said to be hoping they will slow down Washington’s trade and tech war targeting Beijing
In a filing to Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Evergrande said it had been told by authorities that Hui "has been subject to mandatory measures" due to suspicion of unspecified crimes
There was an air of caution on trading floors at the end of the week with Treasury yields, high interest rates and China’s woes all weighing on sentiment
US State Department report says Beijing has used covert purchases of foreign news outlets, plus sponsorships and data harvesting to generate more pro-China coverage
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
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