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China’s A-share market makes a positive start to 2023

China's A-share market makes a positive start to 2023 [CGTN]
China’s A-share market makes a positive start to 2023 [CGTN]
CGTN | 01-Jan-2023

Market analysts predict China’s consumption, tourism and exports-oriented stocks will see growth in 2023 after the A-share stock market recorded a positive start for the year. They expected a strong economic recovery in the second quarter. Some 4,300 shares were up on the first trading day of the year on Tuesday. Top gainers include stocks in the internet services, software development and wind power equipment industries. Check out the video: Continue reading “China’s A-share market makes a positive start to 2023”

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Bookstores across Japan are disappearing, some thrive in Tokyo neighborhood

Bookshops thrive in Tokyo neighborhood [CGTN]
Bookshops thrive in Tokyo neighborhood [CGTN]
CGTN | 31-Dec-2022

Bookstores across Japan are disappearing as the industry grapples with the impact of both population decline and online shopping. Official figures show as many as a third of the country’s bookstores may have vanished in the past decade. However, there’s one Tokyo neighborhood where bookshops aren’t merely surviving, but thriving. Reporter Chris Gilbert went to have a look at how “Booktown” has bucked the downward trend. Check out the video: Continue reading “Bookstores across Japan are disappearing, some thrive in Tokyo neighborhood”