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Debt trap accusations malicious nonsense

At the end of 2017, Brahma Chellaney, a professor with the New Delhi-based Center for Policy Research, wrote an article titled "China's Creditor Imperialism" in which he accused China of creating a "debt trap" from Argentina, to Namibia and Laos, mentioning its acquisition of, or investment in the construction of several port hubs, including Hambantota in Sri Lanka, Piraeus in Greece, Djibouti, and Mombasa in Kenya in recent years.

Mega bridge will boost Greater Bay Area

The potential of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, which will open on Tuesday, has been underestimated by some experts due to their low expectations with regard to its logistic functions. But on the contrary, the bridge will play a crucial role in promoting the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Neighbors must make concerted efforts to fully embrace treaty

Premier Li Keqiang has officially invited his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe to visit China from Thursday to Saturday. It will be the first official visit to China by a Japanese prime minister in seven years.

Equities recover on mainland bourses

Policy assurances by top officials and regulators help to revive market sentiment

DHL, Shopee join hands to tap SE Asia region

German logistics company Deutsche Post DHL Group on Friday joined hands with e-commerce platform Shopee in Shanghai to offer faster and easier access for sellers from the Chinese mainland and potential consumers in Southeast Asia.

Midea unveils upgrading plans

Home appliance giant Midea Group set up a new industrial internet platform and a new brand for artificial intelligence-based home appliances on Friday, as part of the Foshan, Guangdong province-based firm's plans to upgrade its business.

Tax revenue growth slows in Q3 as cuts take effect

China saw notable tax reductions in the third quarter as proactive fiscal policies took effect, strengthening corporations' investment confidence and domestic consumption, experts said.

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SAIC Volkswagen to tap EV sector

SAIC Volkswagen laid the groundwork for its electric vehicle plant in northwestern Shanghai on Friday, which will be Volkswagen AG's first facility of its kind globally.

ENN banks on import terminal to bolster LNG supplies

BEIJING - Chinese gas distributor ENN Energy Holdings Ltd has begun operations at the first phase of its Zhoushan liquefied natural gas import terminal, ENN Vice-President Ma Shenyuan said at a commencement ceremony for the terminal on Friday.

BRI brings gains for mineral firms

Mineral companies are reaping rich rewards from China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative with increased global alliances, investments, higher demand for steel, aluminum and other rare metals, experts said on Friday.