OTTAWA—Canada’s trade minister says the government is expecting Canadian business interest in China to slow amid significant tensions between the two countries. However, Jim Carr also says he is confi… ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For February 2019
Why Trump’s pick to lead the World Bank could be China’s worst nightmare
Maybe it’s relief that Donald Trump isn’t tapping his daughter to head the World Bank. Or perhaps countries are just tired of fighting the U.S. President at every turn. But so far, Canada and other…
China, Russia concerns top Pompeo agenda in Central Europe
WASHINGTON — U.S. fears about China and Russia’s growing influence in Central Europe will top Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s agenda as he heads to the region this week, Trump administration officia… ( read original…
U.S.-China Engage on Trade Again in Beijing: Economy Week Ahead
Investors will be hoping the U.S. and China can put trade talks back on the road to a deal after President Donald Trump said he’s unlikely to meet President Xi Jinping before a March 1…
‘Shame for humanity’: Turkey urges China to respect Uighur rights, close camps
ISTANBUL — Turkey has called China’s treatment of its minority Uighurs “a great cause of shame for humanity.” In a statement Saturday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hami Aksoy said it’s “no longer a sec… ( read…
China takes aim at new target in black market banking on fears of capital flight
China will impose tougher punishments on underground bankers moving money in and out of the country as fears of capital flight grow. Underground bankers trading in large amounts of foreign currencies … ( read original…
A new generation of coal power in belt and road countries would be toxic for the environment and for China’s reputation
In South Africa for example, the China Development Bank’s issuance of a US$2.5 billion loan to the country’s energy utility, Eskom, failed to stop its unsustainable debt levels increasing tenfold over … ( read original…
If China offered $100M to fix the “made in China” marketing brand, what would you do?
Need a catchy name? Explore these picks from branding experts. Curated collection of high quality domain names with logos, audience testing and trademark validation. Back in the 1950s and 1960s, Japan… ( read original story…
Chinese consumers still spend big on luxury fashion and beauty brands
China’s economic growth may be slowing down, but that hasn’t yet stopped Chinese consumers from spending big on luxury brands. While Apple blames sluggish iPhone sales on China’s economy, luxury brand… ( read original story…
China’s Hunger for Capital Is Behind Market Opening
The reality is that China needs the capital to keep the economy going, and the question is whether investors will buy the hype. Authorities doubled to $300 billion the quota for stocks, bonds and othe……
U.S. ambassador to Canada calls on China to release Canadians from ‘unlawful’ detention
The U.S. ambassador to Canada said Saturday her country is “deeply concerned” about China’s “unlawful” detention of two Canadians. Ambassador Kelly Craft said in a statement to The Associated Press th… ( read original story…
China’s slowdown hasn’t slowed down luxury brand lovers
China posted some of its weakest economic figures in decades last month. The country grew at its slowest pace last year since 1990 (a still-respectable 6.6%), and is forecast to grow at an even ……
How Facebook’s Tiny China Sales Floor Helps Generate Big Ad Money
Meet Social’s clients include start-ups, gaming companies and big brands like China Southern Airlines, Mr. Shen added. His firm also runs the Facebook pages of some large Chinese brands, helping to in… ( read original…
