The air conditioner hums, the refrigerator drones, the washing machine churns – a symphony of domestic necessity that's ...

China last year saw exports surge to a record high -- a key economic lifeline as persistent woes including slow consumption and a property sector crisis weighed on activity. While experts say the ...

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