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Case for infrastructure holds — as an inflation hedge providing stable returns in an uncertain world
Dealmaker’s downfall serves as a cautionary tale for China’s business elite
A majority stake in local smartphone maker Meizu is just what the Chinese group needs
Ganfeng Lithium shares hit after disclosing investigation but said it would not affect operations
Lawmaker tested positive for virus just days after being photographed with Chinese president
Scheme to deepen financial connectivity with mainland coincides with expanded currency agreement
Some officials hope the move could ease inflation but others fear political backlash in an election year
North Atlantic alliance to expand co-operation with Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand
Guo Guangchang’s conglomerate increases global divestments after punishing rout on property bonds
Beijing-backed groups sought to recruit with job adverts from front companies that disguise nature of work
The city’s distinct character risks being crushed by Beijing’s zeal for control
Tencent-backed social media app Soul uses avatars instead of pictures and connects people using algorithms
Chinese president says territory can maintain capitalist system but warns against challenging Beijing
The city's reputation has been shaken by a political crackdown, protests and a policy of zero-Covid
China has rewarded some of the local politicians and officials who have abetted its campaign
Dollar’s dominance could gradually decline as a result of geopolitical flare-ups, UBS survey shows
Supply constraints and growing demand mean this year’s record high coal prices might be just the start.
The rest of the world’s aversion to buying Russian coal just means plentiful, cheaper sales for China
Biometric technology is valuable for medical research but can also have malign uses
Military garrison reaffirms combat readiness as 25th anniversary of handover approaches
China’s most valuable AI company has been blacklisted by Washington over its facial recognition technology
Five-year licensing agreement comes as Japanese group works to introduce characters to new markets
Plus oil and inflation
Meta frustrates developers by charging for VR apps
Beijing is emerging as the chief winner from the unfolding confrontation between Moscow and the democratic world
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