Beijing shuttered 670 mainly rural banks last year in a bid to create fewer, larger and better-capitalized lenders.
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California woman arrested and accused of spying on Taiwan president’s son for China
Djokovic defeats top seed Zverev to reach China Open semifinals
U.S. accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan leader's son
China shuts hundreds of banks as Beijing moves to shore up its financial system
US air force removes all bombers from British military base RAF Fairford
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WorldPingThe Justice Department said Zhang travelled to Seattle in 2025 at the direction of Chinese officials and subsequently sent them photos, video and license plate information of the Taiwanese leader's son and his family…
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Novak Djokovic to face Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals in Beijing after the Russian defeats Francisco Cerundolo.
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The student protests that rocked France last week have prompted authorities to keep up to 500 schools closed on Monday. More protests are planned for Tuesday.
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WorldPingThe FBI arrested Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, at Los Angeles International Airport before she left for China, the agency said US authorities arrested a California woman on Sunday, accusing her of spying on the son of Taiwan’s president at…
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