It is questionable timing, given the recent threats of economic retaliation from the Chinese embassy in Canberra. Since 32.6 per cent of Australian exports go to China, Beijing has the ability to act … (…
Monthly Archives For May 2020
China hits back at so-called coronavirus ‘lies’ by US politicians as war of words escalates
China has struck back at what it calls “24 lies” by US politicians in the most sweeping and detailed rebuke yet of accusations over its handling of the novel coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story…
Tesla Model 3 sales in China plunge 64% in April despite electric car market recovery
Tesla sold 3,635 Model 3 cars in April — much lower than 10,160 in March, data from the China Passenger Car Association showed. ( read original story …)
China raps state miner Minmetals for renewed environmental failures
China’s environment ministry on Monday called on China Minmetals Corp [CHMIN.UL] to improve implementation of environmental protection measures and oversight of subsidiaries in a less than glowing … ( read original story …)
China Mobile International geared to support South African enterprises during global COVID-19 pandemic
With the global COVID-19 in full swing, enterprises need to utilise secure, cloud-based applications to keep their businesses running efficiently. China Mobile International (CMI) offers … ( read original story …)
U.S. Won’t Tolerate Technology Fence-Sitters any Longer
Ever since Donald Trump fired the first shot in the U.S. trade war with China, one technology company has been sitting in the middle, trying to avoid the crossfire. It’s wonderful to be able to…
China auto sales mark first gain in almost two years as virus curbs ease
China’s monthly auto sales rose for the first time in almost two years in April, industry data showed, as more customers visited showrooms after the economy began to open up and authorities loosened … (…
China auto sales up 4.4% in April, first rise in almost 2 years
China’s auto sales in April rose 4.4% from a year ago, industry data showed on Monday, marking the first uptick in business for the world’s biggest car market that has seen a prolonged slump of…
Sony suspends PlayStation Store in mainland China to upgrade security
Sony has suspended its PlayStation Store in mainland China saying it wanted to improve the online store’s security, in a move that will temporarily prevent it from selling games in the world’s largest … (…
China under pressure to write off loans as countries struggle to repay debt during coronavirus crisis
China could find itself having to write off massive loans as countries that owe Beijing money under its massive infrastructure project struggle with mounting debts. ( read original story …)
China’s purchases of US goods will fall way short of ‘phase one’ trade deal due to the coronavirus, says think tank
The Center for Strategic and International Studies projected that exports of U.S. goods to China could come in at only $60 billion for the entire 2020 — much lower than what’s outlined in the “phase…
Littoral Combat Ship USS Montgomery In South China Sea To Counter Beijing’s Bullying
A Malaysian drill ship was hassled by Chinese vessels Beijing continues bullying foreign ships in the South China Sea Two U.S. Navy ships sail in to support the Malaysian ship As Beijing continues its ……
As U.S. meat workers fall sick and supplies dwindle, exports to China soar
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered meat processing plants to stay open to protect the nation’s food supply even as workers got sick and died. Yet the plants have increasingly been exporting to China … (…
