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China Ramps Up Tax Crackdown on Overseas Investments

Expanded scrutiny targets middle-class global investors
China has intensified efforts to tax offshore investment gains, extending enforcement beyond the ultra-rich to middle-income individuals as authorities aim to bolster revenue amid economic pressure.
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Trump Called Viktor Orbán: "Why Are You Using the Veto"
Horror in the Skies: Plane Engine Exploded, Passengers Sent Farewell Messages
Shari Redstone Confirms $16 Million Trump Settlement Preceding Paramount–Skydance Merger
MSNBC Rebrands as MS NOW Amid Comcast’s Cable Spin-Off
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Katie Miller Leaves Musk Role to Launch Podcast for Conservative Mothers
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