2025-01-17 04:10:24| BBC News | Business | World Edition

China's economy has hit the government's 5% growth target for 2024 in the face of multiple challenges.

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China's population falls for third straight year, posing challenges for its government, economy

2025-01-17 04:04:27| The Economic Times

China's population declined for the third consecutive year in 2004, with a drop of 1.39 million, reaching 1.408 billion. This trend mirrors other East Asian nations like Japan and South Korea, where rising living costs and career pursuits delay marriages and childbirths. An ageing population and fewer working-age individuals pose significant demographic challenges.

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Israeli PM Netanyahu says deal to release hostages held in Gaza has been reached

2025-01-17 03:57:45| The Economic Times

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a deal to return hostages from Gaza, potentially ending a brutal 15-month conflict. The agreement involves releasing hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and allows displaced Palestinians to return home. The ceasefire faces significant political challenges within Netanyahu's government, with hardline coalition partners opposing the deal.

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