A fire broke out during lunchtime on Tuesday in a restaurant in the northeastern Chinese city of Shenyang, resulting in the deaths of at least 22 people, according to local authorities and state media reports. The cause of the fire is under investigation,Read more https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/at-least-22-killed-in-restaurant-fire-in-northern-china-5849471
Retail sales in two of China’s wealthiest cities—Beijing and Shanghai—fell sharply in March, casting fresh doubt on the strength of China’s domestic consumer demand. The weak performance stands in contrast to the narrative in China’s state media, which 
WASHINGTON—The Senate majority has approved former Georgia Sen. David Perdue as U.S. ambassador to China amid deepening bilateral trade tensions. The final 67–29 tally on April 29 confirmed the Trump nominee, a former Fortune 500 CEO and China critic whoRead more https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/senate-confirms-purdue-as-us-envoy-to-china-5849559
News Analysis The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leadership on Friday pledged to stabilize the nation’s economy as it grapples with increasing external shocks. Analysts suggest that this goal might be complicated by Beijing’s hard stance in facing U.S.