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Another Hong Kong Bookstore to Close; ‘Book Punch’ Says Mounting Losses and Unclear Political Boundaries Made It Unsustainable

Shortly after Elm Tree Bookstore (榆林書店) announced its closure, another independent Hong Kong bookstore, Book Punch (留下書舍), announced on Thursday, July 14 that it will cease operations on Aug. 30. 
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How ‘Small Yard, High Fence’ Is Reshaping Taiwan’s Role in Global Supply Chains

By Zhang Houguang, Political Analysis The phrase "small yard, high fence" has become a cornerstone of U.S. economic and national security policy in recent years. Typically described as a fairly
Bribery Probe Casts New Light on New York Developer’s Real Estate Empire
US Removes Four Indian Companies From Russia-Related Sanctions List as Trade Deal Nears
Beijing Plane Crash Sends Shockwaves Through China’s ‘Low-Altitude Economy’
Why China’s Gold Buying Spree May Create a Hidden Financial Vulnerability
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Cuba’s Reform Agenda Faces New US Pressure After Latest Sanctions
China Audit Finds 56 Counties Diverted $3.9 Billion in Rural Funds to Repay Debt
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Shanghai Home Prices Drop Up to 70% as Sales Freeze and Mortgage Defaults Rise
“If it weren’t absolutely unavoidable, I would never sell it at this kind of loss. I’ve been on the verge...
Chinese Retail Chain Pangdonglai Faces Probe After Announcing Multi-Billion Yuan Asset Distribution
By Cai Siyun, Vision Times Chinese retail chain Pangdonglai finds itself in hot water after its founder...
Beijing Expands Fiscal Stimulus, Tries to Address Growing Debt as China’s Private Demand Weakens
China is preparing a significant expansion of fiscal policy in 2026 as the government seeks to support...
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Canadian Think Tank Warns of China’s Expanding Influence in the Arctic: ‘Strategic Vulnerabilities’
By Meng Hao, Vision Times As geopolitical tensions extend into polar regions, a Canadian think tank...
Nearly 13 Million Graduates Enter China’s Job Market as Employment Crisis Deepens
By Cai Siyun, Vision Times China is expected to produce 12.7 million university graduates in 2026,...
Premier Li Qiang’s Work Report Signals Shift to Slower but ‘More Sustainable’ Chinese Economic Expansion
The People's Republic of China (PRC) has set its lowest official economic growth target in decades, signaling...
Oil Prices Surge Above $100, US Stocks Tumble
Yahoo Finance reported on March 9 that tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, pushing international...
370,000 People Leave China’s Wealthy Jiangsu–Zhejiang–Shanghai Region in 30 Days
A set of figures circulating online has recently drawn widespread attention. Over the past month alone...
China Lowers GDP Target as Property Slump and Weak Demand Weigh on Economy
By Cai Siyun, Vision Times China’s leadership has set its 2026 economic growth target at between 4.5...