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For the first time since 1998, the figure has fallen, while the capital outflow linked to the de-risking strategy adopted by Washington and Brussels continues. Business uncertainty persists, some international companies withdraw from the Chinese market. There is criticism of the China International Import Expo, which is regarded as a 'political showcase' and is declining in trade.

Miles Morales got a new vampire hunting costume ahead of Blood Hunt... all in yesterdays Bleeding Cool courtesy of Lying In The Gutters,

Lawyer Lu Siwei - detained in July in Vientiane while trying to flee the People's Republic - is in a detention centre in Sichuan despite warnings from UN Human Rights Council officials. The same place where Beijing seeks re-election for a new three-year term on 10 October.

A computer programmer from Chengde had three years' salary confiscated by the police for using a VPN. The device makes it possible to circumvent the block on foreign websites imposed by the Chinese authorities. The affair is viewed with concern by professionals and companies operating in the internet services and foreign trade in China. Meanwhile, abroad, Beijing is very active in defending its narrative on the same social networks that are 'banned' at home.

For decades, the mythology of DC Comics' Green Lantern and the Jedi Knights in Star Wars, and Anakin and Hal, have been surprisingly similar.

We always like to keep an eye on the One Punch meme at DC Comics. Especially now with Nathan Fillion cast as Guy Gardner.

The huge debts of cities and provinces are hindering the recovery, reducing Beijing's chances of stimulating the economy. The emblematic case of Guizhou which has a debt rate of 61.8% after huge investments in tourist facilities that have remained empty. The Wuhan Municipal Finance Bureau published an advertisement in the newspaper asking government agencies to pay off outstanding tax debts.

Ageing and a drastic decrease in employment, with minimal income, are a serious obstacle to the survival of the 'first generation' that has been building the big metropolises since the mid-1980s. A report highlights the lack of social assistance and situations of neglect. Beijing censors complaints and blacks out criticism on social media.

Nathan Fillion is set to play Guy Gardner in the DCU. Here's the history of the Green Lantern Corps' most insufferable member.

The new Green Lantern #1 for May will come with free rings. For every 50 copies of #1 ordered, retailers will qualify to order one free bag.