Published: 9:15pm, 21 Jul 2025Updated: 9:43pm, 21 Jul 2025
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1. China says Wells Fargo exec banned from leaving country due to ‘criminal case’
China has confirmed that it barred a senior Wells Fargo executive from leaving the country, saying it banned her exit because of a “criminal case” investigation.
2. Sean Stein on why US businesses are walking a tightrope to stay in China
The US-China Business Council president says even in a fraught trade environment, companies cannot ignore the value of the Chinese market.
3. China vows high-speed rail upgrade after years of record-breaking expansion
After record levels of expansion over the past few years, China’s high-speed rail network – already the world’s largest – is set for further upgrades as Beijing pledges to improve services and lower logistics costs.