In a survey last summer of members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, 21 per cent were pessimistic about the five-year outlook for business in China. Since 2000, that figure had not ……
Monthly Archives For May 2020
Hong Kong’s China national anthem bill aims to legislate ‘respect’
Hong Kong’s legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China’s national anthem. ( read original story …)
In Hong Kong and beyond, China moves to consolidate position of strength as country’s infection rate falls
This is by no means the first time Beijing has flexed its muscles in the South China Sea, or engaged in border disputes with India. But with political leaders in Washington and Ne … (…
Hong Kong crisis: riot police flood city as China protests build
Pro-democracy groups gather to protest against national anthem bill as Donald Trump says he is ‘displeased’ with Beijing … ( read original story …)
Investors Who Bought Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy (HKG:579) Shares Five Years Ago Are Now Down 53%
This month, we saw the Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy Co., Limited (HKG:579) up an impressive 38%. But if you look … ( read original story …)
Trump Says Hong Kong Will Lose Finance Industry After China Law
President Donald Trump believes Hong Kong will lose its status as Asia’s financial hub if the Chinese government proceeds with a new law to curb protests in the territory, the White House press … (…
Australia barley exports: Beijing targets Canberra after calls for a coronavirus investigation
Australian rhetoric rising in Chinese state media, experts say deep cracks are emerging in relations between the two countries. ( read original story …)
Tencent pledges $70 billion investment in high-tech areas as Beijing pushes digital infrastructure
China has been pushing the development of “new infrastructure” which includes the development of technology like 5G and artificial intelligence. Tencent’s investment will bolster that effort. ( read original story …)
Asia Pacific stocks mixed as U.S.-China tensions dampen investor sentiment
Stocks in Asia Pacific were mixed in Wednesday afternoon trade as investors weighed the potential impact of rising tensions between Washington and Beijing against economies reopening, as coronavirus … ( read original story …)
In Hong Kong and beyond, China moves to consolidate position of strength as pandemic fades
This is by no means the first time Beijing has flexed its muscles in the South China Sea, or engaged in border disputes with India. But with political leaders in Washington and Ne … (…
Hong Kong leader tries to reassure investors rattled by China law
China’s plans to impose a new security law on Hong Kong will “only target a handful of lawbreakers”, the city’s leader said Tuesday, as she tried to reassure international businesses and investors … ( read…
Stock futures fall slightly as investors weigh economy reopening and US-China tensions
U.S. stock futures fell slightly in overnight trading and pointed to modest losses at the open on Wednesday, as investors juggled optimism about the reopening of the economy and a possible coronavirus … ( read…
China reports 7 new mainland COVID-19 cases vs 11 a day earlier
China reported 7 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the mainland as of end-May 25, up from 11 a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported. The commission said in a statement all of the new…
