China’s exports fell in March but at slower pace than the 17% contraction seen in January-February as the coronavirus shutdown paralyzed much business activity. Exports … ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For April 2020
Shenzhen Expressway: Regulatory Moat Is A Double-Edged Sword
The exemption of toll road fees in Mainland China came into effect on February 17, 2020, and market consensus expects’s total revenue to dec … ( read original story …)
China moves to block new virus flare-up on Russian border
China is facing a new coronavirus flare-up along its remote northern border with Russia, far from the epicenter of Wuhan where it is close to declaring victory in the battle against the pandemic … (…
The Shenzhen Experiment: The Story of China’s Instant City
Shenzhen was a fishing village that turned into a megalopolis through the alchemy of China’s reforms of the last 40 years. But Du, an architect and urban planner, complicates the simple narrative of … (…
China Delays Mask and Ventilator Exports After Quality Complaints
Chinese customs officials, facing accusations from Europe that some medical supplies have been defective, say they will inspect every shipment. ( read original story …)
China’s Shenzhen bans the eating of cats and dogs after coronavirus
The Chinese city of Shenzhen has banned the eating of dogs and cats as part of a wider clampdown on the wildlife trade since the emergence of the new coronavirus. Scientists suspect the coronavirus ……
Reopenings Weighed; China Makes Pledge to Africans: Virus Update
Countries across the globe weighed the timing for easing restrictions, as the CDC said the outbreak has stabilized across the U.S. and other hot spots showed slower rates of infections. ( read original story …)
Beijing may be using the coronavirus pandemic to advance its interests in the disputed South China Sea
The sinking of a Vietnamese fishing boat by a Chinese surveillance vessel earlier this month brought into the spotlight Beijing’s multi-year assertions in the South China Sea, in which it claims … ( read original…
Fearful of virus return, Beijing turns into virtual fortress
Beijing has virtually walled itself off to outsiders with drastic measures to protect China’s seat of power against the threat of a second wave of coronavirus infections from other regions. ( read original story …)
Former Citic Bank President Arrested on Corruption Charge: China Prosecutor
The top Chinese prosecutor said on Wednesday that Sun Deshun, former president of China’s Citic Bank Corp Ltd, had been arrested on a charge of corruption. ( read original story …)
Beijing free to speak out about Hong Kong legislature, say pro-government heavyweights
Two central government organs blasted pro-democracy lawmakers for filibustering, sparking accusations of meddling in local affairs But executive councillor and NPC member say the comments were … ( read original story …)
Beijing offers help to tackle health crisis
Many countries benefit from Chinese expertise and medical supplies Chinese ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui poses with a Chinese medical team in Moscow on Saturday. REN QI / CHINA DAILY A special … ( read…
Beijing faces a diplomatic crisis after reports of mistreatment of Africans in China causes outrage
African governments, media outlets and citizens reacted angrily to the developments, as videos of Africans being harassed by police, sleeping on the streets or being locked into their homes under … ( read original story…
