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China's economic growth slows amid sputtering domestic demand
China's economic growth slows amid sputtering domestic demand
by  AFP

China's economic growth slipped below five percent in the third quarter of 2025, the slowest pace in a year as trade headwinds and a domestic consumer slump continued to weigh. It also represented the slowest growth since the same quarter last year, when GDP expanded 4.6 percent.

Asian markets bounce back as China-US trade fears ease
Asian markets bounce back as China-US trade fears ease
by  AFP

Asian markets rose Monday after conciliatory comments from Donald Trump at the weekend ease worries about China-US trade tensions, while Tokyo stocks surged to a record on news of a deal to end political turmoil in Japan.

California's oil capital hopes for a renaissance under Trump
California's oil capital hopes for a renaissance under Trump
by  AFP

Every five years, the fading US town of Taft puts on a days-long "Oildorado" festival to celebrate its glory days at the center of California's black gold rush. Festival-goers can compete for the title of best welder, crane operator or backhoe loader -- or be crowned the "Oildorado Queen."

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