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China's Intelligence, Tourist Surge, and Retail Struggles

2/27/2026

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A Chinese private company attracted attention by revealing U.S. military deployments near Iran, showcasing Beijing's intelligence capabilities.
A surge of Chinese tourists occurred in South Korea during the Lunar New Year holiday.
China's retail sector faces challenges as shop rents have fallen to 2018 levels because of weak consumer spending, and analysts predict continued pressure for one to two more years.

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Story summary

A Chinese private company attracted attention by revealing U.S. military deployments near Iran, showcasing Beijing's intelligence capabilities.
A surge of Chinese tourists occurred in South Korea during the Lunar New Year holiday.
China's retail sector faces challenges as shop rents have fallen to 2018 levels because of weak consumer spending, and analysts predict continued pressure for one to two more years.