China hit by power cuts as energy crisis bites — Chinese property giant misses another payment deadline — China flies record 38 planes over Taiwan defence zone in national day show

China plans ‘closed-loop’ bubble for Winter Olympics — Confusion reigns after China slams door on crypto

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