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Philippines slams China’s claim over Sandy Cay as ‘disinformation’ China's Social Credit System

Philippines slams China’s claim over Sandy Cay as ‘disinformation’

Members of the Philippine "inter-agency maritime operation" deployed to inspect the Pag-asa Cays raise the Philippine flag on one of the cays, April 27, 2025. National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea / Released MANILA, Philippines — The National Maritime Council (NMC) on Saturday, May 3, dismissed China’s reported…
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May 3, 2025
National Palace Museum in Taiwan struggles with tourist numbers amid cross-strait tension China's Social Credit System

National Palace Museum in Taiwan struggles with tourist numbers amid cross-strait tension

The National Palace Museum in Taipei, home to crown jewels and royal antiques evacuated from mainland China following last century’s civil war, is the latest victim of souring ties between Taiwan and Beijing as it faces a significant drop in visitors. Museum director Hsiao Tsung-huang told media in December that…
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May 3, 2025
Stock markets gain as China ‘evaluates’ offer of US trade talks – business live China's Social Credit System

Stock markets gain as China ‘evaluates’ offer of US trade talks – business live

US employment data for April stronger than expected April’s US non-farm payroll numbers have come in higher than expected, as the economy added 177,000 new jobs in April, compared with a forecast of 130,000. This is however lower than the 185,000 jobs created in March (which was revised down from…
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May 2, 2025
Hot Right Now: Nestle on APAC growth, China’s Trump tariff retaliation and more China's Social Credit System

Hot Right Now: Nestle on APAC growth, China’s Trump tariff retaliation and more

Nestle highlights home cooking and MAGGI brand as key growth drivers for Asia and Oceania Nestle believes there is significant growth potential for its flagship Maggi brand by tapping into home cooking solutions and smaller meals. MAGGI is well-known worldwide as an instant noodle and cooking solutions brand, and its…
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May 2, 2025
JD Food Delivery plans to hire 100,000 full-time couriers in delivery expansion push China's Social Credit System

JD Food Delivery plans to hire 100,000 full-time couriers in delivery expansion push

JD.com’s food delivery arm plans to dramatically ramp up its workforce in the next three months as competition in China’s last-mile delivery sector intensifies. The online retailer has said it plans to recruit 100,000 full-time couriers in more than 130 cities, offering comprehensive employment benefits and guaranteed income. New hires…
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April 28, 2025