John Ruwitch
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A Communist Party meeting in China aimed to chart a new course for the country
China’s ruling Communist Party has held an important meeting in Beijing to plan China’s development and reform for the next five years.
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What does the international community make of Trump's 2024 America first policy?
Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio accepted the Republican Party's vice presidential nomination. What do other countries make of a Trump-Vance foreign policy?
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Hong Kong businesses are under threat for association with pro-democracy protests
In Hong Kong, long after the protest movement that kicked off five years ago fizzled out, a quiet tussle is playing out over the fate of businesses that once supported the ideals of the demonstrators.
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China's Communist Party aims to chart a new economic course
China's Communist Party leaders holds a key meeting on Monday — an opportunity to chart a new economic course — but few observers expect big breakthroughs to boost the economy.
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5 years ago they protested for freedom in Hong Kong. They want us to remember them
Five years after mass protests disrupted Hong Kong, and were crushed by the government, people who took part are downsizing their dreams and ambitions — but keeping a small flame of hope alive.
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Hong Kong politician Regina Ip is squarely in the pro-Beijing camp
One of the most outspoken voices of Hong Kong's pro-Beijing establishment political camp says the city needs to jettison its laissez faire ways to be economically successful in today's world.
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The economic and geopolitical reasons for China’s increased demand of gold
The price of gold soared in the first quarter of this year, driven in part by demand from China, where the economy is limping and other investment opportunities have underperformed.
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Putin and Xi further their embrace to defy U.S.-led pressure
President Xi Jinping of China and Russia's Vladimir Putin doubled down on their alliance against the West this week during the Kremlin leader's visit to Beijing.
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Fresh off a holiday, new data on China's economy gives cause for hope
The Chinese government just released new economic data following the big May holiday week. Our correspondent reports from Shanghai about how the world's second largest economy is faring.
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China has big plans for its space program
China launched three astronauts into space last week while Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting the country. Likely a coincidence, it still stood as a reminder of China's lofty space goals.
