(Bloomberg) — Donald Trump once called himself the “king of debt.’’ Hui Ka Yan, China’s richest property mogul, has a much stronger claim to the throne. No one has gotten wealthier on the … (…
Monthly Archives For April 2019
As China’s economy slows further, Beijing opens the bank vaults
China’s already sluggish economy slowed even more in the … from a sudden burst of confidence in the strength of the country’s economy among Chinese business leaders. Instead, the positive glimmers … ( read original…
Air China to Fly Shanghai-London Route as Beijing Eases Restrictions
BEIJING — Air China on Wednesday received approval to launch a long-haul route from Shanghai to London, and permit the carrier to compete with China Eastern Airlines, as Beijing eased a decade-old … ( read…
As Beijing flexes its muscles, one Hong Kong politician is trying to spread Canadian values
HONG KONG — Alvin Yeung doesn’t mince words about a new Hong Kong law promoting China’s national anthem. It not only requires the city’s school children to learn and sing the song, but … (…
China builds Mars base in Gobi desert to simulate future life in space
A Mars base simulator sits in the middle of nowhere in China’s Gobi desert, but instead of housing astronauts training to live on the Red Planet, the facility is full of teenagers. Surrounded by ……
FCC Chief Moves to Deny China Mobile’s Bid to Enter U.S.
… China Mobile comes as Trump is pressing to end a trade war with China that has enveloped a range of goods including agricultural products and medical equipment, and has rattled financial markets. … (…
China’s auto sales slide may be obscuring a demand shift in the industry’s largest market
Some of China’s automobile industry watchers are putting their hopes on a new growth trend, driven by consumer demand for more intelligent cars. Electric-powered cars were a clear focus for start-ups … ( read original…
China to One Day Turn the Renminbi into a Crypto, Claims Blockchain Author
Blockchain Research Institute Executive Chairman Donald Tapscott suggested that it’s only a matter of time before the renminbi makes its way onto the blockchain, telling Bloomberg: “In 20 … ( read original story …)
Canola group demands Ottawa ‘consider all available options’ in China seed dispute
China’s refusal thus far to accept a Canadian delegation to work out a solution to an ongoing canola seed trade dispute that’s left farmers and exporters scrambling calls for more urgent action from … (…
FCC Chief Moves to Deny China Mobile’s Bid to Enter U.S. Market
(Bloomberg) — The top U.S. communications regulator urged the rejection of China Mobile Ltd.’s application to provide telecommunications services in the American market, opening another front in the … ( read original story …)
F.C.C. Chair Plans to Block China Mobile From U.S. Market
WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday that he would oppose China Mobile’s application to provide cell service in the United States because of security … ( read original story…
Amazon to close domestic marketplace business in China: sources
(Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc plans to close its domestic marketplace business in China by mid-July, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, focusing efforts on its more lucrative … ( read original story…
FCC Chairman Opposes China Mobile Bid to Provide U.S. Services
(Reuters) – Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai said on Wednesday he opposes China Mobile Ltd’s bid to provide U.S. telecommunications services and that the commission will vote on … ( read original story …)
