China saw booming exports in 2024 as Trump tariffs loom
China's exports surged to a record high in 2024, providing a much-needed boost for the economy as the prospect of biting tariffs imposed by US president-elect Donald Trump looms.
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Gauff off to a flyer before Djokovic, Sinner begin Open quests
World number three Coco Gauff began her Australian Open campaign in style Monday but former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas became the biggest casualty of the tournament so far.
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Tsitsipas sent packing in Australian Open first round
Two-time Grand Slam runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas crashed out of the Australian Open at the first hurdle Monday with young American Alex Michelsen sending him packing in four sets.
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Chinese artist cashes in on Buddha-like Trump statues
Donald Trump is not typically known for his calm or reserve, but in a craftsman's workshop in rural China the US president-elect sits in divine contemplation.
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Asian markets track Wall St losses after blockbuster US jobs report
Asian markets tumbled Monday after an outsized US jobs report dealt another blow to hopes for more interest rate cuts, while oil extended a rally sparked by new sanctions on Russia's energy sector.
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South Korea's Gen-Z divided over political crisis
In the shadow of Seoul's centuries-old Gwanghwamun Gate, young businesswoman Shin Ji-young wears a rainbow headband and waves a flag criticising South Korea's impeached president alongside thousands of protesters.
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Australian mum says son killed in LA fires as water ran out
An Australian mother has spoken of how she tried in vain to save her blind son from the Los Angeles wildfires as water supplies ran dry.
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In-form Gauff sweeps past Kenin to fire Australian Open warning
Coco Gauff fired an Australian Open warning shot Monday as she swept aside former champion and fellow American Sofia Kenin in straight sets on Rod Laver Arena.
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Pacers halt Cavaliers' NBA winning streak, Celtics edge Pelicans
The Indiana Pacers erased a 15-point deficit to bring Cleveland's 12-game NBA winning streak to an emphatic end on Sunday, beating the league-leading Cavaliers 108-93.
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Taylor beats Echavarria in playoff to take PGA Hawaii title
Canada's Nick Taylor birdied the second playoff hole to defeat Colombia's Nico Echavarria and win the Sony Open in Hawaii on Sunday for his fifth career US PGA Tour triumph.
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