Hugo Brennan, principal Asia analyst at Verisk Maplecroft, discusses political developments in Hong Kong. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get … ( read…
Monthly Archives For May 2020
China’s ‘Bat Woman’ from Wuhan Institute of Virology Says Known Viruses ‘Just the Tip of the Iceberg’ in Threat Humans Face
Shi Zhengli said scientists around the world must collaborate to defeat germs like the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. ( read original story …)
China’s central bank injects 10b yuan into market Tuesday
China’s central bank pumped cash into the banking system via reverse repos to maintain liquidity on Tuesday. The People’s Bank of China injected 10 billion yuan ($1.40 billion) into the market through … ( read…
China shares end higher as c.bank governor boosts support hopes
China shares ended higher on Tuesday as investors cheered a pledge by the central bank to strengthen policies aimed at reviving an economy paralysed by the coronavirus pandemic. S hanghai stocks add 1 … (…
China Just Crossed A Dangerous New Line For Huawei, Threatens ‘Retaliatory Responses’
China has issued new threats as it looks to limit the devastating damage to Huawei from the latest U.S. action. ( read original story …)
China Will Maintain Stimulus Even as Economy Improves
People’s Bank of China Governor Yi Gang said the central bank will focus on five measures to support credit provision to the real economy, following the government’s announcement of more “direct” … ( read original…
Coronavirus Impact: China To Focus On Domestic Consumption As It Prepares For ‘Worst Case Scenario’
Chinese President Xi Jinping told his top economic advisers Saturday that Beijing will be pursue a development plan focused on domestic consumption as the coronavirus pandemic devastates economies and … ( read original story …)
China’s Virus Apps May Outlast the Outbreak, Stirring Privacy Fears
With the disease there mostly under control, officials are looking for new uses for the government software that’s now on many phones. ( read original story …)
Hong Kong police embrace China’s security law plan
Hong Kong’s security chief on Monday welcomed China’s plans to impose a national security law on the financial hub, saying it was needed to defeat “terrorism” and calls for independence. Beijing plans … ( read…
China Medical System Holdings Limited’s (HKG:867) 3.9% Dividend Yield Looks Pretty Interesting
Dividend paying stocks like China Medical System Holdings Limited (HKG:867) tend to be popular with investors, and … ( read original story …)
Cathay Pacific’s brand merger hits roadblock from China’s aviation regulator, sources say
The regulatory pushback has contributed to weeks of delays in Cathay’s plans to meet with its pilot’s union to discuss structural changes it first flagged to them in a letter on April 22, the sources…
China’s mask boom takes fabric away for nappy makers
China’s ramp-up of mask production to counter the coronavirus outbreak has claimed unlikely victims — nappies, wet wipes and sanitary towels that are made with the same raw materials. Manufacturers s … ( read original…
China’s Weaker Yuan Fix Is the Real Cold War Salvo
Setting the currency at its cheapest versus the dollar since 2008 is a clearer signal of intent than tear gas in Hong Kong. ( read original story …)
