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China August bank lending disappoints as credit demand stays weak

China August bank lending disappoints as credit demand stays weak

BEIJING, Sept 14 (Reuters) - China's new bank loans returned to positive territory in August but fell well short of analysts' forecasts after a record contraction in July, as weak demand from the household and corporate sectors continued to weigh on credit growth.

Companies left China to dodge tariffs. Now some are heading back

Companies left China to dodge tariffs. Now some are heading back

By Ellen Zhang and Marius Zaharia BEIJING/HONG KONG, Sept 14 (Reuters) - A year after shifting production and sourcing out of China to avoid higher U.S. tariffs, some companies are learning that replicating the country's factory ecosystem is not so easy and are bringing manufacturing back.

Beijing bans drone possession in the city after earlier moves to tighten rules

Beijing bans drone possession in the city after earlier moves to tighten rules

Beijing is tightening its drone ban to include possession within city limits

China urges more FX hedging as strong yuan hits exporters, sources say

China urges more FX hedging as strong yuan hits exporters, sources say

Sept 14 (Reuters) - China's foreign exchange regulator has instructed banks to encourage more corporate clients to hedge currency risks, people with knowledge of the matter said, stepping up efforts to shield exporters from the yuan's steady appreciation.

Steph Curry opens China tour with stop in Beijing

Steph Curry opens China tour with stop in Beijing

Steph Curry's 2026 China tour is officially underway.

Global AI stocks fall as industry chiefs call for slowing development

Global AI stocks fall as industry chiefs call for slowing development

By Gregor Stuart Hunter and Johann M Cherian Sept 14 (Reuters) - AI-linked stocks across the globe plunged on Monday after leaders of the biggest AI companies warned of risks from rapid development, the starkest threat yet to the billions of dollars being poured into the industry that have pushed

Bessent is doubling down with weekly bank sanctions

Bessent is doubling down with weekly bank sanctions

The Treasury secretary told everyone to watch Monday. The three weeks before it say more.

Okinawa election win may give Tokyo freer hand on military build-up

Okinawa election win may give Tokyo freer hand on military build-up

TOKYO, Sept 14 (Reuters) - A candidate backed by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government won Okinawa's gubernatorial election on Sunday, ousting an opponent of Tokyo's military build-up across the strategically important island chain near Taiwan and China.

Xi urges BRICS peace role in Middle East, courts Modi on India visit

Xi urges BRICS peace role in Middle East, courts Modi on India visit

BEIJING, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the BRICS bloc to be a peacemaker in the Middle East conflict, in an address to a summit of member countries in New Delhi on Saturday.

Bulgaria and China Discuss Direct Air Link and Visa Facilitation to Boost Tourism

Bulgaria and China Discuss Direct Air Link and Visa Facilitation to Boost Tourism

Bulgaria and China Discuss Direct Air Link and Visa Facilitation to Boost Tourism

BRICS agrees to joint declaration in test of unity despite Mideast tensions

BRICS agrees to joint declaration in test of unity despite Mideast tensions

By Sarita Chaganti Singh, Shivangi Acharya and Saurabh Sharma NEW DELHI, Sept 12 (Reuters) - The BRICS group of emerging economies has agreed on a joint declaration, sources told Reuters on Saturday, a significant diplomatic breakthrough as its leaders began summit talks in New Delhi, aiming to

Chinese AI Firms Decline Meetings with US Delegation Citing Sanctions Fears

Chinese AI Firms Decline Meetings with US Delegation Citing Sanctions Fears

Chinese AI Firms Decline Meetings with US Delegation Citing Sanctions Fears