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China’s population dropped for a second straight year after Covid lockdowns
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Nauru switches diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China
The move reduces the dwindling number of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies to 12 around world.
Taiwan elects candidate strongly opposed by China as president in historic vote
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Tesla overtaken by China’s BYD as world’s biggest EV maker
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Chinese factory work slows for third straight month
The world's second-largest economy remains sluggish.
Xi says China will ‘surely be reunified’ with self-ruled Taiwan in New Year’s address
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Foreign investors unwind $52 billion bet on China growth rebound
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