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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 965, Meng Chang, emperor of Later Shu (born 919) passed away. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1990, João Saldanha, Brazilian footballer, manager, and journalist (born 1917) passed away. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2012, Alimuddin, Pakistani cricketer (born 1930) passed away. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. In 2015, Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, Tibetan monk and activist (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Why Foreign Companies Are Re-assessing Their China Portfolio
From the National Intelligence Law to two new State Council decrees, China’s official messaging on foreign investment doesn’t match the actual developments on the ground.
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Skift
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· Jun 25, 2026
From Shein to Pop Mart: How Chinese brands are grabbing global market share
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Daily NK English
· Jul 7, 2026
North Korea offers custom deals to attract China
Chinese investors visiting North Korea are increasingly favoring a phased approach to their investments. They weigh profitability at each stage before committing more capital. North Korea, in turn, is actively pitching customized cooperation models to draw in that Chinese money. Chinese business owners and private investors have steadily increased their visits to North Korea this []
China Global Television Network
· Jun 30, 2026
CGTN Poll: Global respondents credit CPC for China's development
CGTN Poll: Global respondents credit CPC for China's development
South China Morning Post
· Jul 10, 2026
Uniqlo defies sluggish China market with double-digit profit growth
Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo posted higher revenue and double-digit profit growth in mainland China over the three-month period ending in May, defying sluggish domestic consumption and lingering bilateral tensions. Same-store sales rose, driven by enhanced marketing and “buoyant demand” for summer products in May, when temperatures started to rise. Easy pants, UV-protection items, T-shirts and other summer products all saw strong sales, according to the earnings report from Fast Retailing,...
Libyan News Agency
· Jun 23, 2026
The head of the House of Representatives' Economic Committee discusses investment opportunities in Libya with Chinese companies.
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Related coverage for "Why Foreign Companies Are Re-assessing Their China Portfolio": Skift — Trip.com Says China’s Regulatory Crackdown Is Starting to Show Up in Its Numbers. CNN — From Shein to Pop Mart: How Chinese brands are grabbing global market share. Daily NK English — North Korea offers custom deals to attract China. China Global Television Network — CGTN Poll: Global respondents credit CPC for China's development. South China Morning Post — Uniqlo defies sluggish China market with double-digit profit growth. Libyan News Agency — The head of the House of Representatives' Economic Committee discusses investment opportunities in Libya with Chinese companies.