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03-12-2025
China's economy is facing challenges in the property market and consumer spending despite gaining global attention and confidence on the world stage. Top leaders are expected to discuss next year's economic policy at an upcoming annual meeting. Economists are watching three key drags: the property market, consumption, and deflation. China's real estate woes worsened this year, with property giant Vanke's financial struggles. Consumption has been weak, and deflation has discouraged companies from investing domestically. Policymakers signaled greater resolve to boost domestic consumption, but funding arrangements and implementation details are lacking.
Entities: China, U.S., OpenAI, Central Economic Work Conference, Vanke • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-12-2025
The article discusses how the United States is losing talented Chinese scientists and researchers due to hostile policies and a shift in China's support for science and technology. Many Chinese-born brainiacs have been at the forefront of innovation in America, but are now returning to China or choosing not to study in the US. The article highlights the case of Yang Chen-Ning, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist who returned to China in his 80s to teach at Tsinghua University. The trend is driven by a mix of pushes, including the hostility of the Trump administration, and pulls, such as China's lavish support for science and tech.
Entities: Yang Chen-Ning, China, America, Tsinghua University, Donald Trump • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
03-12-2025
The Chinese Communist Party is enforcing online optimism to counter economic gloom, with police in Weifang city cracking down on negative feelings among residents. Despite reported improvements in public safety, the spread of negative sentiments remains a challenge. The article questions the effectiveness of enforced positivity in addressing economic concerns.
Entities: China, Communist Party, Weifang, Bohai Sea, Chinese boffins • Tone: negative • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
03-12-2025
US President Donald Trump has downplayed the cost-of-living issue, calling it a 'con job' as his political edge on the economy continues to dissipate. Democrats have championed the issue, which helped them secure several off-year election victories in November and is likely to be a defining topic in the midterms in 2025. Trump made these remarks during a Cabinet meeting, railing against Democrats who have highlighted the cost-of-living pains being felt by Americans.
Entities: Donald Trump, United States, Democrats, Cabinet, economy • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
