2019 January 4
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Apple has warned investors that sales are slowing more than expected in China, reigniting fears about a slowdown in the world's second largest economy. Apple is unlikely to be the last foreign company to become victim to the slowdown. - Read more
China reached a milestone in space exploration, landing a vehicle on the far side of the moon for the first time in history. The landing of the probe underscores the country’s ambitions to join — and even lead — the space race. - Read more
On his first full day in the job, acting Secretary of Defense Shanahan told Pentagon leaders to "remember China, China, China". He made the comments during a special meeting of all military service secretaries and the undersecretaries of defense. - Read more
Northwest China's Shaanxi Province will establish a Belt and Road comprehensive pilot zone in Xi'an. The zone will serve to accelerate the city’s opening-up through attracting more investment from BRI countries. - Read more