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The Great Migrations
As U.S. TikTok users move to Xiaohongshu, Chinese head home for Lunar New Year
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Xi says corruption 'biggest threat' to Communist Party, anti-graft probes expanded
Janet Yellen raises concern about PRC's 'malicious cyber activity' amid reports of Chinese hackers breaching the Committee on Foreign Investment in the…
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Xi urges confidence in economy as premier calls for strong start to 2025
Happy New Year, and welcome back to What’s Happening in China, your weekly update on the latest news and developments from the country.
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December 2024

Xi warns of ‘arduous’ reform as Beijing vows to boost consumption
Welcome back to What’s Happening in China, your weekly update on the latest news and developments from the country.
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PRC-EU trade ties ‘on hold,’ Supreme Court takes TikTok case, and Pentagon releases report on PRC’s military
Welcome back to What’s Happening in China, your weekly update on the latest news and developments from the country.
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China vows 'vigorous' push to boost consumption, pledges more debt and rate cuts
Can Beijing reverse economic slowdown in 2025?
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Chip war heats up as China’s top leaders gear up for annual Central Economic Work Conference
TikTok: US appeals court upholds law forcing its sale
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November 2024

G7 ramps up pressure on PRC over Russia ties, upsets Beijing
Plus, U.S. swaps Chinese detainees and lowers travel advisory for China.
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Xi wraps up G20 summit as China deepens Latin America ties
With its economy slowing, Beijing is deepening economic ties in Latin America to boost trade.
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Xi criticises protectionism at APEC summit, meets Biden in Peru
Plus, why tens of thousands of Chinese students joined a 40-mile nighttime bike ride.
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Xi Jinping congratulates Trump as China braces for his return
Meanwhile, China unveils a 10 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion) debt-relief package, but no direct stimulus.
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Xi Jinping calls for efforts to hit China annual growth target
China's top legislative body will meet from Nov. 4-8 and is expected to approve new fiscal support for the world’s No. 2 economy
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