Hong Kong’s National Security draft has life imprisonment for ‘treason’
The flag of Hong Kong flies from a ferry boat on July 2, 1997, a day after the former British colony returned to Chinese rule. Romeo Gacad | AFP | …
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China’s top securities regulator to crack down on market manipulators
Wu Qing, Chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, answers a question at a press conference during the second session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing on …
China blames U.S. for bilateral tensions, reaffirms support for Palestine
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in 2019. Mark Kauzlarich | Reuters BEIJING — China’s top diplomat slammed the U.S. for worsening bilateral tensions, while reiterating Beijing’s support for peaceful resolutions …
China’s PBOC governor says there’s room to cut banks’ RRR
China has set a growth target of around 5% for 2024, the same as the year prior. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s central bank …
China ups military spending by 7.2%, vows to deter Taiwan ‘separatist activities’
Missiles on the background of the Chinese flag Anton Petrus | Moment | Getty Images China is set to increase its defense spending by 7.2% to 1.67 trillion yuan in …
China may have to resort to a tried-and-tested tactic to power its ‘new leap forward’
A Chinese flag flies high over The Bund. Liu Liqun | Corbis Documentary | Getty Images China may want a “new leap forward” in “productive forces” — but President Xi …
China sets GDP target of ‘around 5%’ for 2024
BEIJING — China set a growth target of “around 5%” for 2024 and announced the issuance of “ultra-long” special bonds for major projects, according to a government work report Tuesday. …
Beijing secures hosting rights for 2027 World Athletics Championships | More sports News
NEW DELHI: Beijing has been successfully chosen as the host city for the 2027 World Athletics Championships. The decision follows the withdrawal of Rome’s bid earlier in the day, as …
Wall Street high on AI euphoria
Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they …
The U.S. economy seems to be holding up
People shop at a retail store in Manhattan, New York City, on Jan. 5, 2024. Spencer Platt | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international …