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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 716, Rui Zong, Chinese emperor (born 662) passed away. In 815, Wu Yuanheng, Chinese poet and politician (born 758) passed away. In 884, Huang Chao, Chinese rebel leader (born 835) passed away. In 1402, Nanjing surrenders to Zhu Di without a fight, ending the Jingnan campaign. The Jianwen Emperor disappears and his family is incarcerated. In 1919, Hau Pei-tsun, 13th Premier of the Republic of China (died 2020) was born. In 1925, Huang Zongying, Chinese actress and writer (died 2020) was born. In 1950, Ma Ying-jeou, Hong Kong-Taiwanese commander and politician, 12th President of the Republic of China was born. In 1951, Vuoristorata, one of the oldest still-operating wooden roller coasters in Europe, is opened at the Linnanmäki amusement park in Helsinki, Finland. In 1970, Sheng Shicai, Chinese warlord (born 1895) passed away. In 1983, Liu Xiang, Chinese hurdler was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
China’s Tongcheng Travel Bids for Dida to Bring Ride-Sharing In-House

Chinese OTAs have long offered airport transfers and chauffeur services through third-party partnerships. If completed, Tongcheng's Dida acquisition would make it one of the first to own the ride-sharing marketplace itself, rather than plugging into someone else's.
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South China Morning Post
· Jul 12, 2026
How Chinese investors are supercharging Africa’s multibillion-dollar e-bike boom
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· Jul 10, 2026
Namyang Dairy secures W10b Mongolia export deal
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Seeking Alpha
· Jul 9, 2026
JD.com: Add To Cart While China's On Sale
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Independent Online
· Jul 6, 2026
Madlanga Commission: General Khan’s ‘dodgy’ tender, cash, luxury watches and cars
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Korea Times News
· Jul 1, 2026
Pavilion that inspired ‘Chunhyang’ named Korean National Treasure
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The Namibian
· Jul 12, 2026
Editorial: China Knows WhatIt Wants. Do We?
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 11, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
Opinion poll on the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo
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· Jun 22, 2026
WALOVI and Hong Xin Da Seal Strategic Local-Channel Deal for International Cans in Singapore
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· Jul 7, 2026
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· Jun 26, 2026
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China Should Capitalize On This Trend
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· Jun 23, 2026
ChinaMarket has embarked on a global journey
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· Jun 28, 2026
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· Jun 21, 2026
A Lindblad Expeditions Director Sold Nearly 53,000 Shares Worth $1.2 Million. Here's a Deeper Look at the Transaction.
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· Jul 10, 2026
Tencent in talks to become largest shareholder in China’s Manus- FT
Tencent in talks to become largest shareholder in China’s Manus- FT
Guinee news
· Jul 3, 2026
La Direction générale de l’AGRASC annonce une vente aux enchères publiques de 10 véhicules et de 112 motos le 23 juillet dans l’enceinte du TPI de Siguiri
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