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Beijing— China recorded one of its slowest rates of economic growth in decades last year, data showed on Friday, as leaders jittered over a potential trade standoff with incoming US President-elect Donald Trump. Beijing has in recent months announced its most aggressive support measures in years to revive an economy that has been suffering on…
Bangkok- In an uneven year for democracy and rights globally, the Asia-Pacific region saw some encouraging signs, Human Rights Watch said in its letter. world report 2025Released today. The organization has also reported on civil action by Indian voters against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, student protests to topple Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and people’s…
Bangkok- The recent kidnapping of a Chinese TV actor in Myanmar and his subsequent release is shedding new light on the lengths to which human traffickers running online scam centers in the war-torn country will go to lure potential victims. Chinese actor Wang Xing went missing on January 3 in Mae Sot, a city in…
London- Britain’s Treasury chief is traveling to China this weekend to discuss economic and financial cooperation between the countries, as Britain’s Labor government seeks to reset strained relations with Beijing. The Treasury said on Friday that Rachael Reeves will travel to Beijing and Shanghai and meet with her Chinese government counterpart, Vice Prime Minister He…
Washington— Russia’s efforts to enlist China’s help in enhancing artificial intelligence are seen as an effort to challenge America’s lead in the field, while the outgoing Biden administration is expected to further curb Beijing’s access to AI chips. New export control measures are expected to be implemented. As the new year began, Russian President Vladimir…
In the midst of the confusion that exists over the possibility of the United States selling almost 70,000 bitcoin (BTC) seized from Silk Road, a scenario is proposed in which, if this sale is carried out, the United States would be surpassed by China in the amount of BTC in custody. Currently, the United States…
The need for a reserve asset of value is observed, given the weakness of fiat money. Gold was in an uptrend during 2024. Gold purchases by central banks reached 53 net tonnes in November, marking the highest level in 14 months, according to market analysis newsletter The Kobeissi Letter. This movement highlights a trend sustained…
Mutare, Zimbabwe – Government officials in Zimbabwe are investigating a Chinese mining company that has been operating a gold mine in the east of the country since at least 2021. The investigation comes as residents have expressed concerns about the impact on health and the environment. The company in question is Sino Africa Huijin Holdings,…
China is aiming for a more orthodox monetary policy, which could catalyze bitcoin adoption. Different listed companies announced their own strategic reserves of BTC. According to bitcoin (BTC) investor Bill Miller, everything indicates that China will be the country that promotes a new bullish rally in bitcoin, due to a series of changes in its…
The company produced 569.9 BTC in December, an increase of 56% compared to what was mined in November. Cango’s average hash rate rose from 29.8 EH/s in November to 30.4 EH/s in December. Bitcoin mining continues to boom, which is why companies like Cango Inc. are taking significant steps to capitalize on this trend. According…
