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US GDP Growth Slows in Q2 Despite Strong Consumer Spending

US GDP Growth Slows in Q2 Despite Strong Consumer Spending

The US economys real GDP in Q2 grew by 1.5% year-on-year due to increased imports but slowed growth compared to the beginning of the year; net export ...

Aug 1, 2026 9 views
Chinese Surgical Robot Embarks on Southeast Asian Market Expansion

Chinese Surgical Robot Embarks on Southeast Asian Market Expansion

A Chinese surgical robot has been registered in Vietnam and is being imported into major hospitals there, marking Chinas entry into the Southeast Asia...

Aug 1, 2026 7 views
Chinese Mathematicians Win Prestigious Fields Medals

Chinese Mathematicians Win Prestigious Fields Medals

Chinese students including two from China have won the Fields Medal for mathematics, marking the first instance a Chinese mathematician has received t...

Aug 1, 2026 10 views
China to Investigate Imported Pea Starch from Canada

China to Investigate Imported Pea Starch from Canada

The Chinese government is extending its anti-dumping investigation into imported pea starch from Canada until February 12, 2027.

Aug 1, 2026 9 views
St. Mary Towns Abandoned Factory Causes Years of Unpleasant Odor

St. Mary Towns Abandoned Factory Causes Years of Unpleasant Odor

A foul fish smell emanates from a former Atlantic Seafood Sauces factory in St. Mary Town, Canada due to poor hygiene and non-compliance with safety s...

Aug 1, 2026 8 views
China Emerges as Threat in Global Biomedical Race

China Emerges as Threat in Global Biomedical Race

The United States may face increasing reliance on China for key drug supplies if it cannot accelerate biomedical industry development.

Jul 31, 2026 15 views
Europe Lagging Behind China in Synthetic Fuel Production for Shipping

Europe Lagging Behind China in Synthetic Fuel Production for Shipping

Europe has 69 electric synthetic fuel projects, but only 6 are operational, while China has 3 and their combined capacity is ten times that of Europes...

Jul 31, 2026 9 views
Panasonic Closes Malaysian TV Factory, Shifts Production Focus

Panasonic Closes Malaysian TV Factory, Shifts Production Focus

Panasonic is closing its factory in Malaysia due to declining sales of low-end TVs and shifting business strategies.

Jul 31, 2026 5 views
Chinese Manufacturing Sets Record Growth in Global Markets

Chinese Manufacturing Sets Record Growth in Global Markets

Chinese manufacturing continues to accelerate its entry into global markets.

Jul 31, 2026 3 views
Germany Sees Record Heat Deaths from High Temperatures

Germany Sees Record Heat Deaths from High Temperatures

In Germany, 9,800 people have died due to high temperatures this year, with the proportion of deaths among those aged 75 and above being highest.

Jul 31, 2026 5 views
Chinese Citizens Targeted by Fake Officials Fraud in Singapore

Chinese Citizens Targeted by Fake Officials Fraud in Singapore

Chinese citizens in Singapore have been targeted by fake officials through fraud, including scam calls and fake government agencies.

Jul 31, 2026 9 views
France Sees Quadrupling in Employment Rate for 60-64 Age Group

France Sees Quadrupling in Employment Rate for 60-64 Age Group

Frances employment rate for people aged 60-64 quadrupled between 2001 and 2025 to reach nearly half a century.

Jul 31, 2026 2 views
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