China’s Li Qiang says global economy under pressure from tariffs Urges IMF, World Bank, WTO chiefs to act to protect free trade Analysts say China’s $1 trln trade surplus is driving tariff use Pressure on China to reform to boost share of global consumption BEIJING, Dec 9 (Reuters) – China’s Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday…
Exports top expectations as non-US shipments lead amid high US tariffs Imports underperform, pointing to still-subdued domestic demand PMI surveys suggest exporters face challenging 2026 BEIJING, Dec 8 (Reuters) – China’s exports topped forecasts in November, driven by a surge in shipments to non-U.S. markets as manufacturers deepen trade ties with the rest of the…
Prestige Construction had history of safety violations before winning renovation contract, documents show Wang Fuk Court residents wrongly told by consultant that Prestige had clean safety record Homeowners repeatedly complained about costs and fire safety after Prestige won contract, tried to revoke agreement Prestige and consultant Will Power now subjects of manslaughter and anti-corruption probes…
China’s Xi joins France’s Macron for trip to southwest China Rare for Chinese leader to accompany his guests beyond Beijing Macron overestimated what deals Xi could offer, analyst says China is constrained due to ongoing negotiations with US, EU BEIJING, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Chinese leader Xi Jinping accompanied French President Emmanuel Macron to Chengdu…
Item 1 of 7 Firefighters gather next to bamboo scaffolding debris at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex after the deadly fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov [1/7]Firefighters gather next to bamboo scaffolding debris at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex after the deadly fire, in Tai Po, Hong…
Two hundred still missing, search and rescue ended Eleven arrested in connection with city’s worst fire in decades Hong Kong officials hold three-minute silence on Saturday Britain’s King Charles sends condolences for ‘appalling tragedy’ HONG KONG, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Hong Kong on Saturday mourned the 128 people known to have died in a massive…
Residents had raised concerns about fire hazards posed by ongoing renovation works HK authorities said last year that mesh used by contractors met fire safety standards, though police have since raised fresh suspicions Residents had also complained about use of foam insulation and workers smoking near scaffolding HONG KONG/BEIJING/SINGAPORE, Nov 28 (Reuters) – Residents of…
Three renovation contractors held in manslaughter probe Fire Department expects to wrap up search and rescue operations on Friday Residents spend second night in shelters, some camp out in nearby mall HONG KONG, Nov 28 (Reuters) – Hong Kong fire authorities said they expected to wrap up search and rescue operations after the city’s worst…
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Nov 23 (Reuters) – China will expand imports of high-quality agricultural products from Tajikistan and encourage Chinese companies to invest in the landlocked country, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a visit to the capital, Dushanbe. Wang told his Tajik counterpart, Sirojiddin Muhriddin, that China would remain a “trustworthy and reliable partner” for Tajikistan,…