Traders are also eyeing the release of the US Consumer Price Index on Tuesday for fresh signals on the Fed’s monetary policy trajectory
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Emirates to launch Dubai to Hangzhou flights as it boosts China flights to 49 per week
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This shift comes as China continues to flex its muscles in the global automotive-export market, even amid the ongoing global tariff storm gripping the industry
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China warns against side deals with US, vows retaliation if interests are compromised
President Trump this month paused major tariff increases on other countries for 90 days, while hiking duties further on goods from China to 145%
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UAE strengthens ties with China’s Guangxi Region, focus on tourism, entrepreneurship, transport, and logistics
The meeting explored opportunities for strengthening public-private partnerships between the two sides
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China discovers major new oilfield off Shenzhen
Oilfield is around 170 km off the coast of Shenzhen, China, and sits at an average water depth of 100m
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China reassures Apple, Pfizer, Cargill, and others on business opportunities amid geopolitical tensions
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ACWA Power
Saudi’s ACWA Power launches first overseas innovation hub in Shanghai with $2.8mn investment
Saudi-based firm focuses on green energy, hydrogen, and desalination tech in China
Artificial intelligence
China launches ManusAI: What is the new DeepSeek AI rival all about?
Manus is available through an invitation-only web preview, with plans for a broader release in the future
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China Eastern Airlines to launch Abu Dhabi to Shanghai flights
China Eastern Airlines to boost UAE connectivity to Shanghai with direct flights
Aviation
Emirates announces new flights to China, Vietnam and Cambodia as it boosts Asia network to 269 weekly flights
Emirates enhances Asia network with flights to Shenzen, Da Nang and Siem Reap
Abu Dhabi Investment Group
UAE a ‘gateway for China to access global markets,’ says Abu Dhabi investment chief
ADIG’s CEO touted the potential benefits of creating a joint UAE-China investment fund to strengthen economic cooperation and create investment opportunities
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Abu Dhabi and Shanghai partner to boost trade and investment
Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce sign agreement to strengthen economic ties
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Dubai Holding Entertainment makes it easy for Chinese visitors
One of the largest diversified entertainment groups in the region ties up with Trip.com, one of China’s biggest online travel agency
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China weighs selling TikTok to Elon Musk: Report
TikTok has appealed the impending ban in the US to the Supreme Court, but the justices have shown an inclination to uphold the law, which would force the company to be sold or face a ban in the country by January 19
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A closer look shows that Musk’s upcoming role in government was no coincidence – it was years in the making