China called Tuesday for extra efforts to resolve the North Korean nuclear crisis through talks after US President Donald Trump re-branded Pyongyang as a state sponsor of terrorism. Beijing has repeatedly pushed for negotiations to…
Monthly Archives For November 2017
China’s Wanda Hotel reviews property landmarks, but no talks to sell
HONG KONG (Reuters) – China’s Wanda Hotel Development Co (0169.HK) said on Tuesday it was open to “business opportunities” related to its portfolio of landmark overseas properties, although no sale talks were under way. The…
China supports Cambodia’s ban on political opposition
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks during a joint press conference with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Beijing, China December 5, 2016. Reuters/ Greg Baker Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Cambodian…
Japanese business delegation arrives
A record 250-strong delegation of Japanese business and entrepreneurial heavyweights left Tokyo for Beijing on Monday, kicking off their annual China visit. The delegation includes the heads of Japan’s three business groups, namely Shoji Muneoka…
China’s Tencent becomes first Asian firm to enter $500 billion club
A big business for Tencent’s recently listed publishing arm, China Literature, is to sell its popular novels and have them turned into dramas and video games by Tencent’s other business lines. Tencent this month announced…
China jails prominent human rights lawyer Jiang Tianyong
“I do not acknowledge or accept this verdict,” she told the news agency speaking from the US … telling the court he attended overseas training sessions encouraging him to reject China’s political system. Human rights…
China’s Zhongtian Financial to buy up to $4.7 billion stake in Huaxia Life
SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Zhongtian Financial Group Co (000540.SZ), which has businesses in the real estate and finance sectors, said it planned to buy up to 25 percent of Huaxia Life Insurance for as much…
China’s Space Industry: Arriving At the Final Frontier
The implications of China’s presence in space are far-reaching, in terms of economics, technology and the military In an age when governments and private companies alike are set on human exploration of Mars, another moon…
China’s Zhongtian Financial says to buy up to $4.7 billion stake in Huaxia Life
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s Zhongtian Financial Group Co Ltd (000540.SZ) said it planned to buy up to 25 percent of Huaxia Life Insurance for as much as 31.0 billion yuan ($4.7 billion). Under framework agreements,…
Why Brands Shouldn’t Treat the Hong Kong and Mainland Markets the Same
Brands often talk about marketing in Greater China. However, considering the strong cultural differences in the different markets that constitute Greater China, which includes China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, firms can run into issues…
Katy Perry Visa Denial? Here Is A Sociopolitical Checklist for Hiring Celebrities in China
In recent years, foreign luxury brands in China have heavily relied on celebrities to enhance brand recognition and gain customer loyalty. Though this strategy can bring about repercussions when brands work with someone who does…
China’s turn to Western capital may be riskier than it appears
Noah Smith is a Bloomberg View columnist. China is opening its financial firms to more foreign ownership. The opportunity might seem tempting. But developed-world buyers should beware – it’s possible that it’s a trap. On…
China Med Device Helps Promaxo Secure Key Funding and Distribution Partner
China Med Device, LLC (CMD) congratulates its client, Promaxo, Inc., on partnering with MicroPort Scientific Corporation for its office-based MRI technology. ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS, USA, November 20, 2017 — NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – October 1, 2017…