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Here are some of the latest breaking news stories from China:

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  1. China's economy grows 6.1% in 2020, beating expectations: China's National Bureau of Statistics announced that the country's economy grew 6.1% in 2020, exceeding expectations and marking the first time the economy has grown above 6% since 2017. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
  2. China launches new spacecraft to carry out space station construction: China launched a new spacecraft, the Tiantan-1, on Monday to carry out construction work on the country's space station, which is expected to be completed by 2022. (Source: China Daily)
  3. Beijing reports 14 new COVID-19 cases, Shanghai reports 5: China's capital city, Beijing, reported 14 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, while Shanghai reported 5 new cases. The country has been battling a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in recent weeks. (Source: Global Times)

Business

  1. Alibaba's Jack Ma to step down as chairman: Jack Ma, the co-founder and chairman of Alibaba Group, announced on Monday that he will step down as chairman of the company on September 10, 2020. Ma will remain a member of the company's board of directors. (Source: South China Morning Post)
  2. China's Huawei to launch new 5G smartphone: Huawei, the Chinese technology giant, announced on Monday that it will launch a new 5G smartphone, the Mate 40, on October 22, 2020. The phone will feature a new processor and improved camera capabilities. (Source: CNET)

Politics

  1. China's Xi Jinping meets with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday to discuss a range of issues, including trade, security, and human rights. The meeting was seen as a rare high-level encounter between the two countries. (Source: Reuters)
  2. China's Hong Kong national security law takes effect: China's national security law for Hong Kong took effect on Tuesday, sparking concerns about the erosion of civil liberties and the autonomy of the territory. (Source: BBC News)

Sports

  1. China's Sun Yang banned from competing for 8 years: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced on Monday that Chinese swimmer Sun Yang has been banned from competing for 8 years due to a doping violation. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. China's Li Na to be inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame: Chinese tennis star Li Na will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on September 12, 2020, in recognition of her achievements in the sport. (Source: ESPN)

Please note that these stories are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.