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China's EV sales jump more than 40 percent in 2024 - RTHK

Jan 8, 2025 | news.rthk.hk | Azam Khan

Sales of electric and hybrid vehicles jumped more than 40 percent in China last year, as demand for new energy models continues to surge and the sector remains entrenched in a gruelling price war. The Chinese electric vehicle market has witnessed explosive growth in recent years, driven in part by subsidies from Beijing.
Car ramming in Zhuhai kills 35, dozens wounded

Nov 12, 2024 | news.rthk.hk | Azam Khan

Authorities in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai on Tuesday said 35 people were killed and another 43 were injured when a car ploughed into people exercising around a sports centre. A suspect has been taken into custody, and President Xi Jinping has urged all-out efforts to treat the injured. Local police said that a "serious and vicious attack" occurred at Zhuhai Sports Centre on Monday evening. Police said a man drove an SUV through the gate and forced his way into the sports centre.
Xi meets Indonesian president in Beijing

Nov 9, 2024 | news.rthk.hk | Azam Khan

President Xi Jinping met his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto in Beijing on Saturday, according to Xinhua news agency. The newly sworn-in Indonesian leader landed in China on Friday, kicking off his first overseas tour seeking a more prominent position for Jakarta on the world stage. Xi held a welcome ceremony for Prabowo at Beijing's Great Hall of the People, where the bilateral talks took place. Beijing has said it hopes the visit will take bilateral relations to a "new level".
China consumer prices rise at slower rate in October

Nov 8, 2024 | news.rthk.hk | Azam Khan

China's consumer inflation rate slowed in October, official data showed on Saturday. The consumer price index (CPI), a key measure of inflation, rose 0.3 percent year-on-year in October, down from 0.4 percent in September, the National Bureau of Statistics said. This comes as authorities on Friday unveiled a sweeping plan to lift local government debt and boost spending.
Xi to travel to Peru, Brazil next week for APEC, G20

Nov 7, 2024 | news.rthk.hk | Azam Khan

President Xi Jinping will travel to Peru and Brazil next week for meetings of APEC and the G20, Beijing's foreign ministry said on Friday. Xi will go to Lima from November 13 to 17 and Rio de Janeiro from November 17 to 21, foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said in a statement. In Peru, Xi will "attend the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and pay a state visit", Hua said.
China factory output expands first time in 6 months

Oct 31, 2024 | news.rthk.hk | Azam Khan

China's manufacturing output returned to the expansion zone in October after five consecutive months of contraction, official data showed on Thursday, signalling positive news for the world's second largest economy. In a statement, National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said the purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's manufacturing sector came in at 50.1 in October, up from 49.8 in September and surpassing the boom-or-bust line of 50 for the first time since May.
Azam Khan, Shivpal Yadav Among SP’s 40 Star Campaigners for By-elections

Oct 28, 2024 | clarionindia.net | Azam Khan

Team ClarionLUCKNOW — In a strategic move ahead of the by-elections for nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, the Samajwadi Party has announced a list of 40 star campaigners, known as pracharaks, to bolster its electoral fortunes. The list includes prominent leaders, such as Shivpal Yadav and Azam Khan, who is currently incarcerated.
China's lab seeks answer to scientific riddle - RTHK

Oct 16, 2024 | news.rthk.hk | Azam Khan

Far beneath the lush landscape of southern China, a sprawling subterranean laboratory aims to be the world's first to crack a deep scientific enigma. China has emerged as a science powerhouse in recent years, with the country's leadership pouring billions of dollars into advanced research. Its latest showpiece is the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (Juno), a state-of-the-art facility for studying the minuscule subatomic particles.
SCO summit to boost economic opportunities: expert

Oct 15, 2024 | news.rthk.hk | Azam Khan

Regional leaders on Tuesday arrived in Pakistan's capital Islamabad to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. Security in the city is tight for the 23rd SCO summit, with Pakistan deploying 10,000 security personnel, including the army. The SCO is the world's largest regional bloc in terms of geographic scope, and covers more than 40 percent of the world's population.
Mainland pension fund investment brings 5 pct return

Oct 12, 2024 | news.rthk.hk | Azam Khan

The annual return rate of the pension funds entrusted for investment by local governments in China has reached 5 percent since the end of 2016, according to a report released on Saturday by the National Council for Social Security Fund (NCSSF). The local pension fund is part of the basic pension fund. The central government started market operation of the basic pension fund in December 2016, with the aim of preserving and increasing its value.