China

China’s consumer prices fall for the first time in 2 years, as fears of deflation grow

BEIJING — China reported inflation data for July that pointed to a modest improvement from June. The consumer price index…

China releases plans to restrict facial recognition technology

BEIJING — China is planning to restrict businesses’ use of facial recognition technology in favor of non-biometric personal identification methods,…

Biden order curbing investment to China expected next week

President Joe Biden is expected to issue his long-awaited executive order to screen outbound investments in sensitive technologies to China…

CNBC’s top 200 global fintech companies: The complete list

From China’s Ant Group to Sweden’s Klarna, here is the complete list of the world’s top 200 fintech companies. CNBC…

China turns to rural tourism and smart appliances to boost consumption

BEIJING — Instead of handing out cash, China is trying to make sure consumers and businesses spend where it matters…

Why substituting cryptocurrency for gold exposure may be a costly mistake

Viewing cryptocurrency as “digital gold” may be a mistake. State Street Global Advisors’ George Milling-Stanley, whose firm runs the world’s…

England win over Denmark at Women’s World Cup overshadowed by star player Keira Walsh having to be stretchered off

Women’s World Cup 2023: Live scores, fixtures, results, tables and top scorers CNN  —  England’s 1-0 win over Denmark at…

China was once a women’s soccer superpower. This year’s World Cup is a first step in reclaiming that status

Hong Kong CNN  —  With a tied score and two minutes left to play after a stunning second-half comeback, China’s…

China’s housing ministry is getting ‘bolder’ about real estate support

BEIJING — China’s housing ministry has announced plans to make it easier for people to buy property. The news, out…

Half of Americans polled see China as the biggest threat to the U.S., says Pew Research

Half of Americans polled widely view China as the biggest threat facing the U.S., a new Pew research center survey…