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Will we ever read news like this from Germany?

China’s largest airlines are rolling out free Wi-Fi across all domestic flight to win back customers. The reason: business travelers now prefer taking the train — it’s more reliable and cheaper.

The one point where Deutsche Bahn still beats its Chinese counterpart: it serves currywurst in the dining car. 🍛

P.S. Job of the week: Communications Manager at OpenAI in Tokyo

👀 China Data in Focus: TSMC Raises Outlook, SK Hynix Nears Record

As the week kicks off, attention turns to a series of key economic reports from China. Analysts expect GDP growth of 4.8% for the third quarter, down from 5.2% in the previous quarter.

💹 Stocks in Focus:

TSMC raised its full-year forecast after posting record results, now expecting revenue growth of around 35%.

SK Hynix is on the verge of a new milestone — the company is projected to post over 10 trillion won in operating profit for the third quarter, driven by strong demand for HBM memory chips used in AI processors.

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🧧 Asia’s super-rich bet on China and gold

Asia’s ultra-wealthy are shifting their investments: instead of U.S. tech stocks, more capital is flowing into Chinese equities, bonds, and gold. It’s a clear move toward risk diversification amid the escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

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