Economy
China's industrial profits rise faster despite faltering economy
Data shows 3.6% jump for June after 0.7% uptick in May
Rise in aid outpaces net profit growth; company sues domestic rival for IP infringement
Proposed e-commerce rules also cover cybersecurity and regulatory transparency
Beijing backs investment and consumer trade-ins after plenum; appliance shares jump
Beijing unlikely to concede to Islamabad's request, experts say
PBOC accounted for 5% of global demand for precious metal in 2023
Beijing looks to stimulate domestic spending amid overcapacity criticism
Dozens killed in flooding and landslides as storm moves toward China
Unscheduled MLF adjustment adds to flurry of moves to prop up economy
Country's economy caught between robust exports and weak domestic conditions
Foreign spending from region continues to grow
Once merely aware of the risks, European leaders now have deep concerns
Cho Jung-tai aims to capitalize on investor wariness of China
New target might also be a gambit to help a decoupled China emerge strong
50 yen hike increases hourly rate to record 1,054 yen
War games curtailed, flights scrapped and financial markets suspended
Mentions of 'development' surge compared with 2013 document
President Yoon Suk Yeol's party tries to reboot after April's electoral drubbing
Planned consolidation of Topix based on free float encourages stock sales
Beijing risks losing grip as property market woes, consumer slump threaten stability
Laos-China railway become a key gateway for Thai and Malaysian exports
Long-term guideline calls for resilience but without household demand boost
One- and five-year prime rates reduced days after anticlimactic third plenum
Xi says national security plays bigger role but economy is still priority
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