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Top Economist in China Vanishes After Private WeChat Comments
A government adviser was detained and removed from his posts after he allegedly criticized the Chinese leader’s management of the economy.
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China Unveils New Measures to Aid Ailing Economy
But economists say the moves are unlikely to be enough to repair a broken housing market or pull the economy out of a deflationary rut.
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Japan Warns Russia Over Violating Airspace, Fires Flares for First Time
Japanese jet fighters fired warning flares at a Russian military reconnaissance plane that violated Japan’s airspace, the first time Tokyo has taken such an aggressive stance against incursions of its airspace.
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The Magic Behind Shein’s Rise Comes Under Threat: Duty-Free Shipping
Proposed regulations from around the world would squeeze the China-founded bargain site.
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Israel Calls On Civilians Near Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon to Evacuate
The Israeli military launched a series of airstrikes in Lebanon in what it said was a pre-emptive strike targeting Hezbollah’s military infrastructure.
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At the World’s Largest Shipyard, U.S. Courts an Ally to Face Up to China
South Korea offers shipbuilding capacity, know-how and talent that rivals China, but American ships by law must be built in the U.S.