China currently boasts 3.5 million jobs in clean energy, by far the most in the world, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency. The country has already become a major manufacturer and exporter of renewable…
Monthly Archives For July 2017
China has a donkey shortage — and why that matters
“There aren’t any donkeys left,” Ma said sadly. “We’ve killed them all.” China is in the grip of a massive donkey shortage caused by soaring demand for e’jiao — a traditional medicine made by boiling…
China’s property market slows, Beijing prices down for first time since 2015
BEIJING (Reuters) – Home property prices in Beijing fell for the first time in more than two years in June, while Shanghai further declined and Shenzhen stalled, pointing to significant cooling in China’s biggest real…
China’s property market slows in June as top-tier cities cool
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s home price growth slowed slightly in June as government efforts to keep prices in check weighed on larger cities though smaller cities maintained rapid growth. Compared with a year ago, average…
China bank watchdog to tighten risk control amid regulatory shake-up
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s banking regulator will tighten control over risks in the financial markets, work more closely with the central bank and other regulators, and “resolutely follow” the leadership of a newly-formed financial stability…
Image of Asia: Shoppers walk in Beijing mall
In this photo by Associated Press photographer Andy Wong, people are reflected in glass as they walk beneath giant fashion billboards at Taikoo Li Sanlitun shopping center in Beijing. China’s economic growth held steady in…
China’s economic growth holds steady despite slowdown fears
China’s economic growth held steady in the latest quarter, boosted by unexpectedly strong trade and consumer spending, despite fears tighter lending controls aimed at cooling a surge in debt are weighing on commercial activity. Output…
China’s second quarter growth beats expectations at 6.9%
China’s economy grew by 6.9% between April and June according to official figures, slightly higher than many economists had forecast. The growth rate, which compares expansion with the same three months in the previous year,…
Five Takeaways From China’s Weekend Meeting on Financial Regulation
For investors, possibly the most important thing that happened in China during the weekend was a closed-door conference on regulation that could set the scene for the financial sector’s next five years. Many details remain…
China’s economic growth remains stable at 6.9% in the second quarter
China’s economy is holding steady … Start your day right with the latest news driving global markets, from major stock movers and key economic headlines to important events on the calendar. Daily newsletter, Sunday through…
China’s Xi says to accelerate market opening, expand imports: media
BEIJING (Reuters) – President Xi Jinping said on Monday China will accelerate market opening and clear administrative hurdles to boost foreign investment, while stepping up financial regulation to fend off risks. China should quicken the…
Canada misses podium as China dominates at diving worlds
BUDAPEST, Hungary — China won both diving finals at the world swimming championships on Sunday with Peng Jianfeng clinching the men’s 1-meter springboard before Ren Qian and Si Yajie took gold in the women’s 10-meter…
China warns Japan to ‘get used to’ its bomber flights near Okinawa
testing actual battle capabilities over the sea,” a spokesman told the state-run CGTN news service. EXPLORE MORE: The coming war with China The flight of six H6K bombers passed through the Miyako Strait on Thursday…
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