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China's economic growth weakens amid construction slowdown
China's economic growth sank in the latest quarter a a slowdown in construction and curbs on energy use weighed on its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. The world's second-largest economy grew by 4.9% over a year ago in the three months ending in September, down from the previous quarter's 7.9%, government data showed Monday. Factory production, retail sales and investment in construction and other fixed assets all weakened. Construction, an industry that supports millions of jobs, has slowed since regulators tightened control last year over borrowing by developers. One of the biggest, Evergrande Group, is struggling to avoid defaulting on billions of dollars owed to bondholders. That has fuelled fears about the health of other developers, though economists say the threat to global financial markets is small. Manufacturing also was hampered in September by power cuts imposed by some major provinces to avoid exceeding official efficiency goals. Private sector forecasters hav
 "China's economic growth weakens amid construction slowdown")
Financial stress in China property sector spreads beyond Evergrande
A Chinese developer of luxury apartments missed $315 million in payments to lenders
 "Financial stress in China property sector spreads beyond Evergrande")
China's BRI plans losing momentum as opposition, debt mount: Study
President Xi Jinping launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013
 "China's BRI plans losing momentum as opposition, debt mount: Study")
China to reduce abortions as part of new guidelines for women
The State Council, the equivalent of a government cabinet, released comprehensive guidelines on Monday on women's development from 2021 to 2030
Evergrande domestic debt deal calms immediate contagion concern
Many financial institutions have exposure to Evergrande through direct loans and indirect holdings, while any defaults will also trigger sell-offs in the high-yield credit market
 "Evergrande domestic debt deal calms immediate contagion concern")
Chinese finance regulators vow tighter supervision, new rules
The central bank will close loopholes in its financial technology regulation
 "Chinese finance regulators vow tighter supervision, new rules")
Multiplying crackdowns haven't stopped investment pouring into China
Amidst the turmoil in markets, foreign investors have added to their holdings of stocks in Shanghai and Shenzhen every month since November via trading links
 "Multiplying crackdowns haven't stopped investment pouring into China")
China's crackdown on tech firms opens short window for Indian starts-ups
Beijing's decision to crack down on its tech start-ups has opened a window of opportunity for domestic start-ups, but it could close soon too
 "China's crackdown on tech firms opens short window for Indian starts-ups")
How China's ultra-loyal, nationalist web users silence Beijing's critics
Among their targets are celebrities, scientists, feminists and public figures, who can suffer censorship, blacklisting or loss of income
 "How China's ultra-loyal, nationalist web users silence Beijing's critics")
Xi Jinping raises 'common prosperity' rhetoric, warning China's rich
The phrase has appeared 65 times in the Chinese leader's speeches and meetings so far this year, referring to wealth inequality in the country.
 "Xi Jinping raises 'common prosperity' rhetoric, warning China's rich")
China: Parents and teachers are divided amid crackdown on private tutoring
Some say the education sector has been scapegoated
 "China: Parents and teachers are divided amid crackdown on private tutoring")
China's factory activity in July grows at slowest pace since Feb 2020
Authorities are eager to prevent high factory-gate prices being passed on to consumers
 "China's factory activity in July grows at slowest pace since Feb 2020")
Career Point, MT Educare: Here's how to trade education related stocks
Education-related stocks are either trading sideways or waiting for an upward breakout, with major supports being held firmly, technical charts suggest
 "Career Point, MT Educare: Here's how to trade education related stocks")
Amid crackdown, China education tycoon loses $15 bn as shares fall 98%
On Saturday, China released new regulations that ban companies that teach school curriculums from making profits, raising capital or going public
 "Amid crackdown, China education tycoon loses $15 bn as shares fall 98%")
China threatens Japan with nuclear war over intervention in Taiwan
Deputy PM Aso urged dialogue to resolve any issue
 "China threatens Japan with nuclear war over intervention in Taiwan")
Covid-19 origin: Beijing refuses further inquiry into Wuhan lab
The WHO this month proposed a second phase of studies into the origins of the coronavirus in China
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China's economic growth loses steam as Covid-19 pandemic fears persist
Momentum slowed as more expensive raw materials weighed on factories
 "China's economic growth loses steam as Covid-19 pandemic fears persist")
China says it 'drove away' US warship that illegally entered Chinese waters
'We urge the United States to immediately stop such provocative actions,' the Southern Theatre Command said in a statement.
 "China says it 'drove away' US warship that illegally entered Chinese waters")
Will take 'necessary measures' after Biden admin blacklists firms: China
The penalties over China's treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities prohibit Americans from selling equipment or other goods to the firms
China fines internet giants Alibaba, Tencent in anti-monopoly cases
This is new move to tighten control over their fast-developing industries.
 "China fines internet giants Alibaba, Tencent in anti-monopoly cases")
