China’s latest plans for Beijing’s inner city are a bit late after decades of demolition and bulldozing in the heart of the ancient municipality, but they also bring hope that the moves could mark a…
Monthly Archives For September 2020
Sanctions Signal Tougher US Stance Toward Beijing Over South Sea
First-time U.S. sanctions against a group of Chinese companies believed to have helped China fortify disputed islets in an Asian sea signal a tougher policy by Washington toward its rival superpower’s … ( read original story …)
Indian lawmaker says China kidnapped civilians
Tensions are rising between Delhi and Beijing amid reports that Chinese troops kidnapped five Indian civilians in a border state last week. The allegation was first tweeted on 5 September by an Indian … (…
China accuses U.S. of ‘hegemony’ after Trump administration threatens to sanction chipmaker SMIC
The U.S. Department of Defense said Saturday that it was considering adding SMIC to the Commerce Department’s so-called Entity List. ( read original story …)
RPT-COLUMN-China’s crude oil splurge starts to ebb, price cuts unlikely to spark revival: Russell
The current state of China’s demand for crude oil was neatly illustrated by two data points: the first showed imports stayed at elevated levels in August, the second explained why this situation will … (…
How China’s Top Broker Tamed the ‘Insane Asylum’ of Hong Kong Finance
Chinese investment bank Citic Securities is remaking Hong Kong brokerage CLSA in its own image, in a microcosm of how the Asian financial hub is changing. ( read original story …)
China Displays Country’s First Homegrown Coronavirus Vaccines at Beijing Trade Fair. Phase 3 Trial by Year-end
The vaccine, which is on display at the Beijing Trade Fair are among nearly 10 worldwide vaccines to enter phase 3 trials. ( read original story …)
China accuses US of taking journalists as ‘hostages’ as reporters face possible expulsion
China is delaying the renewal of press cards for at least five journalists working at four U.S. media outlets, an organization of foreign correspondents said Monday, making them vulnerable to … ( read original story…
Chinese water brand’s IPO oversubscribed by more than 1,000 times
Demand for shares in a famous Chinese bottled water company outstripped supply by more than 1,000 times ahead of their Hong Kong debut, underscoring surging appetite for new stock offerings in the … ( read…
China shows off Covid-19 vaccines for first time
China has put its homegrown coronavirus vaccines on display for the first time, as the country where the contagion was discovered looks to shape the narrative surrounding the pandemic. ( read original story …)
China shows off its COVID-19 vaccine candidates that could ‘hit the market by the end of this year’
High hopes hang on the small vials of liquid on show at a Beijing trade fair this week – vaccine candidates produced by Chinese companies Sinovac Biotech and Sinopharm. ( read original story …)
Thailand: One confirmed Covid-19 case but tourism resumption with China is still far off
The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration reported just one new case in state quarantine over a 24-hour period on Monday (Sept 7). ( read original story …)
China shows off COVID-19 vaccines at Beijing trade fair
The potential vaccines on display are among nearly 10 worldwide to enter phase 3 trials, the last step ahead of regulatory approval … ( read original story …)