“It is out of Hong Kong’s control,” one senior government official told the Financial Times late last week as Beijing deliberated whether Mrs Lam should proceed or not. At a press conference called on ……
Monthly Archives For June 2019
Chinese regulators will restructure Baoshang Bank as soon as possible
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – The Chinese government’s takeover of Baoshang Bank has caused some pain but prevented bigger financial and social instability, and regulators will restructure the lender as soon … ( read original story …)
China’s FedEx probe should not be seen as retaliation: Xinhua
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s investigation into FedEx Corp over misdirected mail should not be regarded as retaliation against the U.S. company, state news agency Xinhua said on Sunday … ( read original story …)
When Trudeau sought to free 2 Canadians, ‘Beijing had no time’ for him. Will Trump?
With Justin Trudeau’s calls for the release of two detained Canadians in China going unheeded by one superpower, the Canadian prime minister is now seeking help from another. Whether the economic … ( read original…
China approves three new IPOs
BEIJING, June 16 (Xinhua) — China’s securities regulator has approved the initial public offering (IPO) applications of three companies. Guangdong-based MARUBI Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Zhejiang-based … ( read original story …)
Economist’s ‘pig’ quip sets China abuzz
Was the furore in China — amplified by outraged state media and a local … Local rivals of UBS, which have been trying to wrest business from more established Western wealth managers, were quick to…
China says reached ‘broad consensus’ with U.N. after Xinjiang visit
China has been condemned internationally for setting up the detention complexes, which it describes as “education training centers” helping to stamp out extremism and give people new skills. … ( read original story …)
Hong Kong hits ‘pause’ on China extradition bill in an attempt to restore calm
Hong Kong’s leader suspended efforts to pass a bill allowing extraditions to China, in a dramatic reversal … announced the legislative “pause” at a news conference Saturday, even as … ( read original story …)
Forced or Not? Why U.S. Says China Steals Technology
It’s one of the most contentious fronts in the U.S.-China trade war: so-called forced technology transfers. The term refers to a spectrum of practices through which foreign companies that want to … ( read original…
Why Apple, Nike, Budweiser, and Starbucks all need to worry in China
As the trade war between the U.S. and China drags on, more American companies have said they are attempting to shift some of their production out of China, from Google to GoPro to Nike to…
Singapore investors snap up US$5 billion of China’s commercial properties, brushing aside trade war concerns
Singapore’s investors made a strong comeback to China’s property market, becoming the biggest group of asset buyers in the country even as a trade war rages on with the United States, and threatens to ……
Hong Kong cannot respect freedoms while serving Beijing
A career civil servant appointed by a select committee handpicked by Beijing, Ms Lam pledged to unite society … bill erupted into violence in scenes rarely seen in Asia’s premier financial centre … ( read…
Problems with China Crush Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS): Can the Stock Recover?
Since the trade tensions began, we’ve seen the effect of slower than expected growth in China on top-notch brands like Apple. Tech companies are on edge as the fallout from the boycott of Korean giant…
