Global Business

--China grants visa-free access to tourists from nearly 80 countries --Global brands expand into China's county-level markets --US economy grows at 2-year high on federal spending, despite weak consumer sentiment

--U.S. GDP beats expectations with 4.3% Q3 growth --China's new tariffs mean upfront cash deposits for EU dairy exporters

--China advances next-gen industries with smart logistics, autonomous vehicles and drones --Hainan launches new weekly air corridor linking Asian and European markets --Gold prices hit record high amid geopolitical tension and expected US rate cuts

--China imposes up to 42.7% tariffs on EU dairy --Central banks signal shift away from rate cuts --Tariffs create perfect storm for toy industry

--China’s 1-year and over-5-year LPRs stay unchanged at 3% and 3.5% in December --Zootopia hits new record, with China accounting for half its global box office --Japan’s 10-year bond yield surges to 26-year high post-BOJ rate hike