China's property struggles and U.S. sanctions have significantly affected some of its cities, even as others benefit from Beijing's tech push, Milken Institute's best performing cities China index showed Tuesday. Hangzhou, capital of the eastern Zhejiang province and home to Alibaba and other tech companies, ranked first in this year's...

China's property woes and U.S. sanctions have hit some cities hard

Chinese brands turning to global markets for growth have a major advantage over the first wave of Asian businesses that went global: a large ethnic Chinese diaspora. "The ethnic Chinese population overseas is so large in many markets that I think there's a disproportionate opportunity for Chinese companies to target ethnic Chinese populations in other markets," David Zehner, senior partner at Bain, told CNBC.

Chinese consumer companies have a 'disproportionate' advantage over Asian peers in winning the global market

Blocked from the U.S. by tariffs, Chinese electric vehicle makers have looked elsewhere to sell their high-tech cars. But as Mexico has emerged as a hot spot for Chinese EVs, Washington officials worry the country may be used as a "backdoor" to the U.S. market. Last year, China was the...

How China became the leading car supplier to Mexico and what it means for the U.S.

Analysts claimed that the shopping frenzy in Hong Kong will not return “for a long, long time,” especially as Chinese tourists continue to tighten their purse strings. The city’s retail sales have plunged 7.3% in the first seven months of the year compared with 2023, according to government data published Friday.

‘Golden era’ for Hong Kong retail is over as Chinese tourists continue to tighten their purse strings

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HONG KONG — China’s main intelligence agency has a warning for young people: Beware of “handsome guys” and “beautiful women” looking to turn them into spies. University students with access to classified or sensitive research data should especially guard against foreign intelligence agents who might try to lure them into false romantic relationships and then manipulate them into spying against China, the Ministry of State Security said Wednesday in a post on the social media platform WeChat.

China warns students against 'beautiful women' and 'handsome guys' who might turn them into spies

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un ordered at least 30 government officials to be executed after the devastating floods over the summer that left many dead, South Korean media reports.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un reportedly ordered dozens of officials executed after deadly floods

Adriane Schwager has interviewed thousands of people during her 20-year career working in recruiting — and she's made hundreds of hires as a result. Finding the right people for her team is all the more important now that she's the CEO and co-founder of GrowthAssistant, a hiring platform that uses global talent to fill roles.

The 2 most underrated skills that will get you hired, from a CEO who's interviewed thousands

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

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As the star of TV's Dr. Kildare (NBC, 1961-1966), Richard Chamberlain was a heartthrob for millions of female fans in America and the world. Decades later, the actor transformed into the charismatic king of TV-mini-series with acclaimed productions like the originalShogun (NBC, 1980), and The Thorn Birds (ABC, 1983, in which he played a sexually repressed priest).

The Once Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Chamberlain ('Dr. Kildare'): 21 Years After He Came Out

There's nothing remarkable about Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Mongolia on Tuesday — he's due to meet Mongolia's leader, hold talks on developing bilateral ties and attend a gala reception. What is unusual is that Mongolia, as a member of the International Criminal Court, should have arrested the...

Mongolia was meant to arrest Russia's President Putin last night. It didn't, and now it's in trouble

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Living in a major U.S. city means higher housing costs and less space for your money. And when the covid-19 pandemic sparked the rise of remote work, it caused many workers to second-guess living in a major metropolis like New York and San Francisco. Though some companies continue to push...

7 places across the U.S. that will pay you thousands of dollars to move there

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When your temper flares are you a raging bull? A vicious Virgo or a conniving Capricorn? Emotions are complex states that involve physiological, behavioral, and cognitive changes. They influence how we perceive the world around us, how we interact with others, and how we make decisions. However, our emotions are not the only factor that influences our behavior. Astrology can be a telling factor as well.

The Most Ruthless Zodiac Signs - Ranked from Most to Least

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Russia has again hinted that it is making changes to its official policy on the use of nuclear weapons, amid Ukraine's continuing incursion into its Kursk border region. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Sunday that Russia is in the process of amending its nuclear doctrine, which sets out the conditions in which nuclear weapons can be used, because of the West's involvement in an "escalation" of the war in Ukraine.

Russia signals its official stance on using nuclear weapons is about to change, accusing the West of 'escalation'

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A transportation broker company with a pending contract to handle all MaineCare rides throughout the state is facing complaints from vulnerable riders who say they’re being left at their appointments and declined for rides without receiving the required documentation giving the reason.

Patients, advocates say MaineCare transportation company is failing to live up to its agreement

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Today, Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris administration for failing to provide public documents requested through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) filing. The March 2024 FOIA request sought records related to policies allowing the release of dangerous criminal illegal aliens from U.S. prisons into the general population rather than deporting them.

FL Attorney General Sues Biden-Harris Administration Over Release of Criminal Illegal Aliens

LONDON — European stocks closed sharply lower on Wednesday, tracking losses on Wall Street and in Asia-Pacific markets. The sharp decline comes after the major U.S. averages kick-started September lower (U.S. markets were closed Monday for the Labor Day holiday), with the. Wall Street's losing session saw chip names...

Europe stocks close sharply lower as tech stocks lead losses; Dutch chip firm ASML falls 6%

The job with the highest burnout rate is also one of the most popular jobs companies are hiring for: Project manager. That's at least according to recent research from LinkedIn, which surveyed more than 16,000 professionals in the U.S. between March and June. Four in ten U.S. workers report feeling...

These 5 jobs have the highest burnout rates, according to LinkedIn—here's why

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Some employees of British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca have been detained by police in China as part of an investigation, the company confirmed Thursday. "We are aware a small number of our employees in China are under investigation and we have no further information to share at this point," an AstraZeneca spokesperson told CNBC by email.

AstraZeneca says staff detained in China amid reports of a drug-import investigation

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China's binge-buying of chipmaking equipment could yield another overcapacity problem

China is ramping up spending on chip manufacturing equipment, surpassing the combined expenditure of the U.S., South Korea, Taiwan and Japan in the first half of...

China's binge-buying of chipmaking equipment could yield another overcapacity problem

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