Australian financial intelligence officials last year investigated more than $3.3 billion of suspect transfers by Chinese investors — including $1bn invested in property — raising concerns that Australia’s foreign ownership laws are being sidestepped ……
Monthly Archives For January 2017
America, China and the risk of a trade war
DONALD TRUMP’S quest to protect American workers from cheating foreigners has begun. But in his first flurry of policy tweets and executive orders, China, his favourite bogeyman, was conspicuously absent. On the campaign trail he…
From Musqueam to China: documentary tells story of Chinese-Indigenous family reconnecting
In 2013, the elderly Grant siblings had an intercontinental family reunion. The four brothers and sisters, from Musqueam First Nation in Vancouver, travelled to China that year to meet their father’s side of the family…
China military official says war with US under Donald Trump 'becoming practical reality'
Mr Trump and members of his administration have consistently voiced a hard line against China. Mr Trump has branded the country a “currency manipulator” and accusing the country of underhand trading and economic tactics. But…
China: Delicately strong
Beauty isn’t brittle when it comes to bone china. Avril-Ann Braganza dishes up trivia about its history and hierarchy in the world of luxury Dainty and exquisite, bone china has graced the tables of royalty…
China's first Mars probe: Eight unusual names shortlisted for spacecraft!
New Delhi: China is all set to launch its first Mars spacecraft by the … were chosen from over 14,500 choices submitted by people worldwide, Xinhua news agency reported. Space Day, falling on April 24,…
With the TPP effectively dead, this could be China's chance to swoop in
But in an earlier interview with news.com.au, Weihuan Zhou, a law lecturer at UNSW, said this is unlikely to happen if the TPP is dead and buried. “But China is only so active in pushing…
Behind the scenes of China's Lunar New Year TV special
January 28, 2017, 6:51 PM | China rang in the Lunar New Year with fireworks and spectacular lantern festivals across the country. The Chinese zodiac says people born in the Year of the Rooster are…
How would US-China relationship evolve under Donald Trump's administration?
NEW DELHI: US arms sales to India and China-India border disputes are among the top six “sensitivities” top Chinese officials have listed for the new Donald Trump administration, said Michael Pillsbury, senior adviser to US…
China marks Lunar New Year with prayers
Other New Year’s traditions include the eating of dumplings in northern China and the lighting of fireworks. Local media reported air pollution levels in Beijing and several other cities shot up Friday night and early…
Bank of China to set up deposit bank in Turkey
The Bank of China (BOC) has received permission to operate a deposit bank in Turkey by investing $300 million, Turkey’s banking watchdog said on Friday. In a statement, the country’s Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency…
China’s forex regulator unveils new channels to attract capital inflows
China has ramped up measures to enable funds to flow back within its borders, in what analysts say is an attempt to combat capital flight and the downward pressure on the yuan. Offshore loans secured…
Bank of China in post-Brexit talks to swap UK for Dublin
http://www.independent.ie/business/brexit/bank-of-china-in-postbrexit-talks-to-swap-uk-for-dublin-35404921.html http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/article35404920.ece/de90c/AUTOCROP/h342/2017-01-29_bus_28192547_I1.JPG Two major Asian banks are in … ( read original story …)
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