Growth in factory activity in China is slowing, according to the Caixin PMI according to Reuters

BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s factory activity rose in December, but more slowly than expected, as overall sales weakened on a drop in export orders amid concerns about the trade outlook, a private sector survey showed on Thursday. The data echoed an official survey on Tuesday that showed manufacturing activity rose modestly, boosting calls for more…

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China is stepping up its efforts to break the control of Boeing and Airbus in the aircraft market

China is ramping up its bid to break the stranglehold of Boeing and Airbus on the aircraft market, as the state-owned manufacturer of the country’s first domestic passenger jet seeks certificates to fly outside the country’s borders. Comac’s heavily subsidized C919, which will make its first commercial flight in 2023, is already flown on domestic…

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A hundred million fans can’t make you famous

Unlock Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, picks her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Hollywood has a star problem. The latest generation of leading men and women are blessed with the kind of beauty, talent and charm that command the public’s adoration. Still, 20-somethings like Zendaya, Paul Mescal and Sydney…

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A legal storm brewing in America

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world In less than three weeks, Donald Trump will be sworn in as President of the United States for the second time. Although much of his appeal comes from his disregard for convention, Trump…

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Things have to get worse to get better

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world I once met a sweet old couple in West Texas who were still hurting from Jimmy Carter. His crime? Enforcement 55 mph speed limit on national roads some four decades ago. Shooting the…

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