However, finding that perfect design by a quality manufacturer can be difficult at best when shopping at brick-and-mortar stores, who often carry a limited selection of brands and patterns. For this reason, many shoppers looking…
Monthly Archives For December 2017
Japan’s Nomura poised to start China retail brokerage business: CEO
TOKYO (Reuters) – Nomura Holdings Inc is ready to serve wealthy Chinese as soon as the world’s second-largest economy allows foreign financial institutions to open securities brokerages, the chief executive of Japan’s biggest brokerage and…
Chinese developers renovate run-down buildings to gain foothold in Beijing, Shanghai
an association of real estate and finance professionals, in the first half of this year Beijing had less than 1 million square metres of completed and ongoing conversion projects, out of the city’s total 47…
China extends pilot plan to mortgage rural land rights
China’s top legislature on Wednesday approved a decision to extend a pilot program allowing farmers in selected areas to mortgage their land use rights and housing property rights. The decision was made by the Standing…
At an Air Show in China, Drones — Not Jets — Are the Stars
WUHAN, China — Need more evidence that China is a global force in technology? Just listen for the low whine of tiny propellers. And look up. At the World Fly-In Expo, an air show held…
China attempts to be a leader not a follower in 5G, dominate another area of tech
The first round of standards for 5G sees China taking a more decisive role that could put Chinese manufacturers at the forefront of equipment production for the new technology–at the expense of others around the…
Automotive – Beijing’s Electric Vehicle push aims for a global Chinese auto brand
But while mainland producers may lead the industry by number of new vehicles sold, China has yet to develop a car brand that rivals the cachet of Audi, BMV, Mercedes, or even some General Motors…
Cash is dead as small businesses opt for e-payment in China’s digitalisation drive
By June this year, China’s third-party payment market according to consultancy … For restaurant owner Lin, there is a need to further digitalise his business. “The apps collected a big amount of data through the…
A command and control structure that works only in China
It seems that China’s leaders have now forsaken Deng Xiaoping’s advice to tao guang yang hui (“keep a low profile”). In declaring a “new era” for China during October’s 19th National Congress in Beijing, President…
How technology is transforming the lives of youngsters in China
BEIJING (CHINA DAILY/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Technology, the Internet and the sharing economy have brought great convenience and user experience to people, especially the tech-savvy youths. Digital marketplaces, mobile games and shared bicycles are just…
China spotted illegally selling oil to North Korea, report says
told the news organization. Cai added the “tightening … reflects China’s stance.” More on North Korea… It’s unknown if China supplies crude oil to the North, but it’s believed by industry insiders that China provides…
As China smothers Xinjiang, even mild critics are silenced
BEIJING — Zhang Haitao was a rare voice in China, a member of the ethnic Han majority who for years had criticized the government on social media for its treatment of the minority Muslim Uighurs.…
Taiwan president says China military causing regional instability
TAIPEI (Reuters) – China’s frequent military activity is causing regional instability, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Thursday, adding that the island’s forces have been keeping a close eye on what they are up to.…
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