SUZHOU, China/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Store windows in the five-storey Huqiu Wedding Dress Mall in the Chinese city of Suzhou gleam with the reflection from rows and rows of elaborate gowns to entice … ( read…
Monthly Archives For August 2020
US-China financial decoupling an acute risk for markets: S&P Global Ratings
Shaun Roache of S&P Global Ratings says financial decoupling between the U.S. and China are an acute risk for the markets in the short run, which could tighten financial conditions and move exchange … (…
Flood of IPOs Test Resilience of China’s Sizzling Tech Board
A flood of new offerings on China’s ChiNext index began trading under revamped rules that remove daily price limits for debut shares, testing investor demand for the already pricey gauge. ( read original story …)
RPT-UPDATE 1-Shenzhen’s ChiNext challenges Shanghai, adds fuel to ‘technology war’ with U.S.
As companies prepare to list on the start-up board ChiNext under a new U.S.-style IPO system on Monday, China’s Shenzhen will officially challenge Shanghai for tech listings, while adding fuel to a … ( read…
Chinese startups debut on Shenzhen tech board under new IPO rules
More than two dozen companies are set to debut Monday on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange’s ChiNext market under new initial public offering rules, with their performance crucial to hundreds of other … ( read original…
Will Beijing succeed in ‘Singapore-ising’ Hong Kong?
After the national security law was implemented for Hong Kong, serious concerns were expressed around the world about Beijing’s enactment of the law constituting an infringement of “one country, two … ( read original story…
China reports 16 new COVID-19 cases, eighth day without local infections
China reported 16 new COVID-19 cases in the mainland for Aug. 23, all of which were imported infections involving travellers from overseas, the country’s health authority said on Monday. ( read original story …)
HK raises concerns over China involvement in COVID-19 tests
Some fear cells collected from nasal and throat swabs for coronavirus testing can also be used to generate DNA profiles. ( read original story …)
Coronavirus dampens celebrations in China’s wedding gown city
Store windows in the five-storey Huqiu Wedding Dress Mall in the Chinese city of Suzhou gleam with the reflection from rows and rows of elaborate gowns to entice potential buyers. ( read original story …)
Huawei and ZTE slow down China 5G rollout as US curbs start to bite
Both Huawei and ZTE told some suppliers to slow down shipments of certain 5G base station-related products in June, so the Chinese companies could redesign products and change some equipment to remove … ( read…
Kiribati gesture of welcome to China’s ambassador must be understood from the island’s perspective
Kiribati writers say the media frenzy over the image of Tang Songgen walking on men’s backs diminishes local customs and culture … ( read original story …)
Bavi set to strengthen into a typhoon and threaten Japan, China and the Korean Peninsula
Following Tropical Storm Higos, Tropical Storm Bavi has developed in the West Pacific Ocean.Bavi formed just east of Taiwan on Saturday morning, local time, according to the Japan Meteorological … ( read original story …)
China Risk May Overshadow Emerging Markets Eyeing Vaccine Hopes
The final week of August may prove key for emerging markets attempting to erase this year’s losses as investors fret that rising U.S.-China tension will overshadow optimism on vaccine … ( read original story …)
