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Teck to Invest $2.4 Billion in B.C. Copper Mine Expansion

Teck Resources Ltd. will invest up to $2.4 billion to extend its Highland Valley Copper Mine in British Columbia, Canada, until 2046, creating thousands of jobs and boosting Canada's critical minerals sector to meet growing global demand for copper in the green energy transition.

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Hainan's Business-Friendly Policies Attract Biotech Investment

Zeng Sheng, founder of Susheng Biotech in Hainan, secured a 6 million yuan loan and reduced production costs by 20 percent due to Hainan's business-friendly policies, including zero tariffs and streamlined approvals; Hainan's upcoming independent customs operations starting December 18 will further ...

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Connectivity, Globalization, and South Asia's Development Gap

Global GDP expanded massively since 1970 due to improved connectivity, benefiting regions like the EU and ASEAN, while South Asia lagged due to poor integration and political issues, prompting a new initiative, the South Asia Corridor of Prosperity, needing Chinese investment.

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China's Courts See Surge in Foreign-Related Cases

Chinese courts handled 15,000 first-instance civil and commercial lawsuits involving foreign litigants in the first half of 2024, a 28 percent increase year-on-year, with maritime disputes rising by 36 percent to 10,000 cases, reflecting China's push for high-quality development and further opening-...

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China Exceeds Transportation Goals in 14th Five-Year Plan

China has surpassed or is on track to meet all 17 transportation targets of its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), investing 15.2 trillion yuan ($2.1 trillion) in infrastructure, expanding railways by 16,000 km and roads by 290,000 km, and boosting high-speed rail to nearly 7,000 km of 350 km/h lines.

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Stockton Pitches Itself as Next U.S. Shipbuilding Hub

Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi is in Washington, D.C., lobbying the Trump administration to designate Stockton as a major U.S. shipbuilding hub, citing the city's existing infrastructure and workforce, aiming for implementation within one year, driven by President Trump's executive order to revital...

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Hainan's Business-Friendly Policies Attract Biotech Investment

Zeng Sheng, founder of Susheng Biotech, relocated his company to Hainan in 2020, benefiting from tax incentives, streamlined approvals, and access to advanced global medicines, resulting in significant cost savings and a strong business outlook due to upcoming independent customs operations starting...

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Russia Forms "Demographic Special Forces" to Combat Declining Birth Rate

The Russian government, spurred by concerns over a declining birth rate, has established a "demographic special forces" unit focused on family-centric policies to increase the birth rate, including financial aid and flexible work arrangements.

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Surge in Foreign-Related Cases in Chinese Courts

Chinese courts handled 15,000 civil and commercial lawsuits involving foreign entities in the first half of 2024, a 28 percent increase year-on-year, while maritime disputes rose by 36 percent to 10,000 cases, reflecting increased foreign investment and China's commitment to a supportive legal envir...

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Premiers Pledge Collaboration with Indigenous Leaders on Major Projects

Canada's thirteen premiers committed to collaborating with Indigenous leaders on major projects, requiring their buy-in, despite internal divisions among First Nations regarding resource development and concerns over Bill C-5's potential impact on Indigenous rights.

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China Exceeds Transportation Goals Under Five-Year Plan

China has largely achieved its 17 transportation goals under the 2021-2025 Five-Year Plan, investing \$2.1 trillion (first four years) in expanding high-speed rail by 10,000 km to 50,000 km, roads by 290,000 km, and expressways by 30,000 km, while boosting global connectivity via projects like the C...

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Urban Institute Project Measures Community College Value Beyond Student Earnings

The Urban Institute launched "Colleges Contributing Value to Communities," a pilot project helping community colleges (enrolling 39% of US undergraduates) measure and communicate their broader community impact, addressing concerns about higher education value beyond individual student earnings.

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