China’s imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) rose to another monthly record in January, even as the country grapples with high gas inventories amid a warmer-than-usual winter, according to shipping … ( read original story…
Monthly Archives For February 2019
Chinese female billionaire: ‘You’re not going to see a collapse of the economic growth in China’
The question is, how is that going to end, right?” Zhang Xin, the CEO of Soho China, told Yahoo Finance at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The months-long trade tension between Washington and Beiji……
China Box Office: ‘Snake’ Steals Win as Pre-Holiday Slowdown Deepens
Chinese animation “White Snake” slithered to a weekend win, as theatrical box office in China, ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays, slipped to the lowest total of the past two years. ( read original…
World markets subdued on US-China trade worries
SINGAPORE — World markets were mixed Monday amid speculation over the next steps in a dispute between the U.S. and China over technology development and trade following meetings in Washington last wee… ( read original…
Tencent-Backed Chinese Movie Ticketing App Maoyan Makes Lackluster IPO Debut
The underperformance followed the trend of weak new stock listings amidst US-China trade tensions. Maoyan’s shares opened at $1.889 (HK$14.82), less than 1 percent higher than its initial public offer… ( read original story …)
Everything you need to know about WeChat — China’s billion-user messaging app
It is possible to be nearly cashless in China and actually go out for the day without a wallet. The main rival to WeChat Pay is Alipay, owned by Alibaba affiliate Ant Financial. WeChat and…
Beijing has been ‘ineffective’ in reviving its slowing economy: JP Morgan
China’s official government figures said the country’s economy slowed last year to 6.6 percent. Beijing has said it is working to manage that economic slowdown to ensure the country does not suffer a … (…
Asian stocks mixed on U.S.-China fears at start of quiet week
SINGAPORE — Asian markets were mixed Monday amid speculation over next steps in the dispute between the U.S. and China over technology development and trade following meetings in Washington last week … ( read original…
China cigarette IPO offers unfiltered Beijing bet
HONG KONG, Feb 4 (Reuters Breakingviews) – China Tobacco International’s share sale offers an unfiltered bet on Beijing policymaking. The overseas unit of the world’s biggest cigarette maker plans to … ( read original story…
Can Hong Kong keep its title as the world’s hottest IPO market? Here’s its game plan
China unveils trading rules for new hi-tech board … companies to have a secondary listing in Hong Kong,” she said. Hong Kong regains global IPO crown from New York in 2018 thanks to its listing…
China’s services sector moderates in January but still solid: survey
China’s sprawling services sector maintained a solid pace … Overseas sales continued to support the sector, with new export business rising at the fastest clip in more than a year, thanks to efforts … (…
China unveils tax cuts for graduates, low-income workers in stimulus drive
China will introduce tax breaks for small businesses run by recent graduates and low-income workers, according to a joint ministry announcement, as the country looks to boost spending and offset an ec… ( read original…
China’s central bank rolls out ambitious reform plan
The People’s Bank of China has released its latest reform plan which focuses on its function, internal organizations and staff, The Paper reported. A new Macro-Prudential Management Department has bee… ( read original story …)