The first wave of Donald Trump’s trade war on China, punitive tariffs on $250bn of its exports, rivals the brutal protectionism of the Depression. But at least supply chains for basic goods and … (…
Monthly Archives For July 2019
Beijing Praising Duterte, As Filipinos Count Their Losses From His South China Sea flip-flops.
Beijing is praising Duterte for promoting its South China Sea Agenda; and serving as “model ” for Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Or expressing its desire that countries like Vietnam, Malaysia, and … ( read original…
How to avoid cultural faux pas in Beijing
As a travel writer I am lucky enough to have explored more than 40 countries, but there’s something about Beijing that gets under my skin every time. Of all the places I’ve visited, from Mexico…
In photos: Beijing hutong under German photographer’s lens
The hutongs in Beijing’s old urban areas have a special magic that people cannot resist. Due to their original style and tranquility, hutongs are especially popular with foreigners. The social life … ( read original…
There’s A Lot To Like About Beijing Capital International Airport Company Limited’s (HKG:694) Upcoming 3.0% Dividend
Some investors rely on dividends for growing their wealth, and if you’re one of those dividend sleuths, you might be intrigued to know that Beijing Capital International Airport Company Limited … ( read original story…
Ex-envoy to Beijing says PMO asked him to clear public comments on China with Ottawa
The Prime Minister’s Office asked former Canadian diplomat David Mulroney to check with the foreign affairs ministry before he makes future public statements on Ottawa’s China policy, citing the … ( read original story …)
Beijing’s new mega airport enlists Dubai’s Emaar for $11 bln project
DUBAI — Dubai’s largest listed developer Emaar Properties has signed an agreement to help deliver an $11 billion project at the site of Beijing’s new mega airport, Emirati state news agency … ( read original…
Chinese white paper: Beijing military ‘lags behind’ other countries
The People’s Liberation Army lags far behind the world’s leading militaries but Beijing says it is still up to the task of defending the nation against those seeking independence for Taiwan. In a … (…
Why Beijing won’t send in the PLA, for now
Suddenly, everyone is digging out their copy of the Basic Law, Hong Kong’s mini-constitution, to look up Article 14 and Article 18. Both articles specify the conditions under which People’s Liberation … ( read original…
China rises on list of most innovative countries
China moved up three places to 14th among the world’s most innovative countries this year, according to a report by the World Intellectual Property Organization on Wednesday. The Global Innovation … ( read original story…
Why We’re Not Impressed By Shenzhen International Holdings Limited’s (HKG:152) 5.4% ROCE
Today we are going to look at Shenzhen International Holdings Limited (HKG:152) to see whether it might be an attractive investment prospect. Specifically, we’ll consider its Return On Capital … ( read original story …)
LILLEY: Trudeau tries to silence critics just like they do in China
“Especially having served in China and knowing how they try to control … This is deeply disturbing news. It speaks to the belief by Trudeau’s PMO that they can control what private citizens … (…
Wanda Sports Hints at Chinese Firms’ Mixed Results in U.S. IPOs
Wanda Sports will become the 17th China-based company to list in the U.S. this year, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. That compares with 35 U.S. IPOs by Chinese companies for all of 2018. This…