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Apr 18, 2011
China raises bank reserve requirements
China's central bank raised the amount of money banks must hold in reserve for the fourth time this year to help control inflation.
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Mar 15, 2011
Japan escalates evacuation efforts after explosions at nuclear plant
The Japanese government has expanded the evacuation zone surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant after several explosions. The fires, triggered by the earthquake, have caused a surge in potentially toxic radiation.
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Feb 28, 2011
Groupon launches China service
The daily deal site Groupon has been interested in expanding into China for months. And finally, Groupon has opened its Chinese affiliate, Gaopeng.com. The site will initially cover Beijing and Shanghai but the company hopes to grow to cover more of China's 160 cities.
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Jan 20, 2011
China’s economy expands 10.3 percent in 2010
China announced a 10.3 percent growth in their economy of 2010 — that's three times faster than the U.S.
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Jan 18, 2011
China achieves new levels of lending
A Financial Times report says the Chinese lend more to developing countries than the World Bank — an agency with a mission to lend to developing countries.
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Dec 17, 2010
China’s economy grows, but citizen happiness does not
Further proof that money doesn't necessarily buy you happiness. In China, the population is getting richer every year. But also increasingly dissatisfied.
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Dec 13, 2010
Chinese inflation reaches 5.1 percent in November
Inflation numbers for China reached a 28-month high in November. Food prices and the cost of home utilities are at risk.
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Nov 18, 2010
China experiences record inflation
In China prices on consumer goods are rising so fast that even McDonald's says it's going to charge more for its food there. How will this affect toy and clothing cost for the holidays?
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Nov 15, 2010
Chinese media reports SAIC Motor has agreed to invest in GM
General Motors will reportedly go through with its initial public offering on Thursday. In China, state media reports the car maker SAIC Motor — a Chinese company — has agreed to buy a big stake in the American automaker.
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Jun 29, 2010
China, Taiwan sign historic trade pact
China and Taiwan signed a trade deal that Taiwanese officials call the most important development in their relationship in more than 60 years. The deal gives access to each other's markets, but it's also a big political step for China.
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