China factory activity tops expectations in April — but growth slows as new orders soften

China factory activity tops expectations in April — but growth slows as new orders soften

Workers producing garments at a textile factory that supplies clothes to fast fashion e-commerce company Shein in Guangzhou in southern China’s Guangdong province. Jade Gao | Afp | Getty Images China’s factory activity topped analysts’ expectations, albeit growth slowed from the prior month when it hit a year-high, as new orders saw a slowdown. The…

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Republicans block Democratic push for Trump Jr. subpoena

Republicans block Democratic push for Trump Jr. subpoena

Donald Trump Jr. and Zach Witkoff of World Liberty Financial at Token2049, a prominent crypto conference in Singapore, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Wachsman Republicans on a House Natural Resources subcommittee blocked a Democratic motion to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., President Donald Trump’s eldest son, over his backing of critical mineral companies. President Trump’s administration…

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