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Japanese shares hit record high as Sanae Takaichi wins landslide election victory
Prime minister’s Liberal Democratic party to be pressed on promised tax cuts and fiscal stimulus plansBusiness…
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‘The sky won’t fall’: China plays down Trump tariff risks as stock markets rally
Chinese customs official says trade has diversified away from US in recent years and plays up its ‘vast domest…
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US-China trade war intensifies as Beijing’s tariffs come into effect after Trump pause
China’s 84% tariffs on US products come into force amid market relief after Trump suspends steep reciprocal ta…
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Chinese stocks suffer worst fall in 27 years over growth concerns
Investors disappointed after hoped-for policy plans by Beijing to stimulate economy did not materialiseBusines…
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Japanese stocks soar after massive sell-off shook global markets
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index closes more than 10% up with other Asia markets rebounding on TuesdayBusiness live – …
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Comments on Weibo giraffe post bemoan state of Chinese economy
Social media users get around government crackdown on negativity by taking to US embassy conservation updateA …
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Chinese markets rally on report Beijing considering £222bn state rescue plan
Authorities could use 2tn yuan from offshore accounts of state firms to buy shares after big falls in stocksCh…
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Chinese fashion giant Shein has filed paperwork to float on US stock market – reports
Company last month hoped for a valuation of $80-$90bn, according to reports, making it the largest initial pub…
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Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator may face jail over alleged insider trading
Prosecutors are reportedly seeking a prison term and a near-£1m fine for ex-Sega developer Yuji Naka One of So…
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Jo Johnson resigns as director of firm linked to Adani allegations
Former UK PM’s brother quits board of Elara Capital days after it was accused of using funds to manipulate sha…
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China’s indebted property sector highlights a fading economic revival
Xi Jinping’s mission is not only to control the housing bubble but rein in untethered industries and foreign c…
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‘Eerie silence’ as Evergrande misses payment deadline
As debt-laden Chinese property giant enters 30-day grace period, officials look to limit unrest and job losses…
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Evergrande vows to meet local debt deadline, but doubts remain over dollar bond
Embattled Chinese property giant allays some market concerns despite lack of guidance over $83.5m due on a sep…
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‘China’s Lehman Brothers moment’: Evergrande crisis rattles economy
President Xi Jinping faces serious test of his financial reforms as struggles of property giant send ripples t…
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China’s internet regulator opens inquiry into Didi ride-hailing service
Tech firm, which just launched its IPO in New York, is latest online giant to be targeted by Chinese authoriti…