Didi has accelerated talks on a potential IPO partly because its new rival China’s Meituan … Didi on Tuesday laid out plans at an event in Beijing for an alliance with 31 auto industry partners…
Monthly Archives For April 2018
Beijing will continue to support Pakistan: Chinese vice president
Vice President of the People’s Republic of China Wang Qishan. Photo: AP BEIJING: Vice President of the People’s Republic of China Wang Qishan has reaffirmed China’s support to Pakistan’s independence, sovereignty and counter-terrorism efforts. (…
Fire at karaoke bar in China kills 18, arson suspect arrested
The bureau said the man had burns on his hips. It did not provide a motive for the arson, but state broadcaster China Central Television reported the suspect had set fire to a karaoke parlour…
China Criticizes US Intellectual Property Probe as ‘Unobjective’
Chinese copyright officials say the Section 301 probe conducted by the US Trade Representative is not objective as it hasn’t taken into account the most recent evidence of China’s intellectual property protections. Kristian Rouz –…
How ‘Made in China 2025’ became the real threat in a trade war
“And these are things that if China dominates the world, it’s bad for America.” A lengthy U.S. report on China’s intellectual property theft — which led to the most recent potential tariffs — mentioned the…
Worrying signs China is moving backward on reforms, warns U.S. official
“From the U.S. perspective, China’s WTO commitments reflect somewhat of a broken contract,” Tong told a packed audience of business professionals and media. “Perhaps most worrisome, actually, is the sense we have in the United…
In Beijing, Sushma Swaraj says protectionism in all forms should be rejected
Beijing: India on Tuesday said protectionism in all its forms should be rejected and reaffirmed its belief in an economic globalisation which is more open, inclusive and equitable, amid new trade barriers cropping up across…
China establishes 19 intellectual property protection centres
China has established 19 intellectual property protection centres and will continue to provide more efficient and low-cost rights protection channels, Shen Changyu, head of the State Intellectual Property Office, declared on Tuesday. Shen made the…
China’s Didi in talks for IPO as early as this year: WSJ
(Reuters) – Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing is in talks for a multi-billion-dollar initial public offering that could take place as early as this year, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar…
Washington and Beijing’s perspectives on the inter-Korean summit
For the last few weeks, I have travelled to Washington and Beijing, and North Korea was a major topic. While honoring the Chatham House rule, here are a few perspectives to share, pertinent to the…
North Korea’s Kim, Mending Beijing Ties, Visits Chinese Bus-Crash Victims
BEIJING—North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited survivors of a deadly tour-bus crash, which killed dozens of Chinese tourists, and personally offered condolences to China’s ambassador in Pyongyang, state media said. Mr. Kim arrived at…
Beijing show: Wey X takes high road to autonomy
HAVAL has unveiled a sleek, pure-electric and fully autonomous crossover concept dubbed the X on the eve of the Beijing motor show this week, pointing the way to future model segments and technology as the…
Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury concept lands in Beijing with wild styling
More often than not, automakers throw out concepts as thinly veiled previews of cars arriving in the next year. There’s a bit of that in the Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury concept, but the rest of…