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A business conditions index, which surveys small and medium-sized firms in China’s private sector, rose from 51.6 in February to 52.1 in March, echoing modest gains in manufacturing activities last month.
Gold purchases have soared in China in recent years, with investors seeking safe-haven assets amid the weak stock market and ongoing property crisis, but a number of scams have been reported.
The year 2023 unfolded deadly weather events, from widespread flooding, heavy rains, freezing rain, cyclones and extreme weather events. Read here some of the most disastrous weather events in this year. Read here.
Israel-Gaza war: China's digital maps from tech giants Baidu and Alibaba do not mention Israel, raising questions among netizens and reflecting Beijing's vague diplomacy in the Middle East.
China's inclusion of Arunachal Pradesh, and Aksai Chin in its ‘standard map’ has escalated tensions with India, as satellite images reveal increased construction in the Aksai Chin region.