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Exclusive-China plans record $411 billion special treasury bond issuance next year, sources say
Date: December 24, 2024
(Reuters) -Chinese authorities have agreed to issue 3 trillion yuan ($411 billion) worth of special treasury bonds next year, two sources said, which would be the highest on record, as Beijing ramps up fiscal stimulus to revive a faltering economy. The plan for 2025 sovereign debt issuance would be a sharp increase from this year’s...
The barnacle, Spaniards’ favourite Christmas dish, imperilled by climate change
Date: December 24, 2024
By Leonardo Benassatto and Nacho Doce CORME, Spain (Reuters) – On the craggy rocks on northwestern Spain’s treacherous Costa da Morte (Death Coast), wetsuit-clad fishermen dodge crashing waves as they pick barnacles, a prized Christmas delicacy facing decline due to climate change and other factors. Fetching up to 200 euros ($208) per kilogram (2.2 pounds)...
China’s CATL launches EV chassis, flagging safety as top selling point
Date: December 24, 2024
SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s CATL, the world’s largest electric vehicle battery maker, on Tuesday launched a new EV chassis that it says can withstand a 120-kph (75-mph) frontal impact without catching fire or exploding, as it touts safety as a key selling point. The chassis has a battery capable of running for about 1,000 km (621.37...
Hong Kong offers bounties for six more democrats in security squeeze
Date: December 24, 2024
By James Pomfret HONG KONG (Reuters) -Hong Kong offered bounties of HK$1 million ($128,728) on Tuesday for six more pro-democracy campaigners deemed to have violated national security laws, and revoked the passports of seven more, as the Asian financial hub keeps up a security campaign. The move to add more names to Hong Kong’s wanted...
China to ramp up fiscal support for consumption next year
Date: December 24, 2024
BEIJING (Reuters) – China will ramp up fiscal support for consumption next year by raising pensions and medical insurance subsidies for residents as well as expanding consumer goods trade-ins, its finance ministry said on Tuesday. The country will boost the basic pension for retirees and for urban and rural residents and raise financial subsidy standards...
China takes steps against Canada institutions, individuals over Uyghurs, Tibet
Date: December 24, 2024
BEIJING (Reuters) -China said it was taking countermeasures against two Canadian institutions and 20 people involved in human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and Tibet. The measures, which took effect on Saturday, include asset freezes and bans on entry. The targets include the Canada-based Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project and the Canada-Tibet Committee, China’s foreign ministry...