U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday brought the Trump administration’s anti-China campaign to Indian Ocean islands considered particularly at risk for … ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For October 2020
China’s Failing Small Banks Are Becoming a Big Problem
With its ad hoc rescues and bailouts of regional lenders, the country’s central bank risks fueling a larger financial crisis. ( read original story …)
Hong Kong has a huge role to play in supporting China’s fintech juggernaut, financial secretary Paul Chan says
Hong Kong, as the gateway to China and a rising regional fintech power, has much to offer and is poised to reap the rewards, says Paul Chan. ( read original story …)
Ant’s $34bn IPO to propel Shanghai’s bourse past global rivals
“After this year there will be two IPO markets that matter in Asia … But the listings bonanza in mainland China’s financial capital has also been stoked by Beijing’s drive to get strategically … (…
Washington signs key defence pact with Delhi, calls out Beijing
AS India and the United States announced Tuesday signing of the crucial military pact, Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA), visiting US Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo recalled the … ( read original story…
Coronavirus live news: China reports highest infections in two months; US sees almost 500,000 cases in one week
French death toll is highest since April; Merkel warns German health system could be overwhelmed; Russia seeks accelerated registration from WHO for Sputnik V vaccine. Follow the latest updates … ( read original story …)
China Set For Consumption Rebound, Broader Recovery As Coronavirus Restrictions Eased
As coronavirus restrictions eased, China is expected to see further rebound of consumption and broader economic recovery, British media reported Monday. As consumers return to fashion week, cinemas, … ( read original story …)
China’s Recovery Shows Mixed Signals as Global Outlook Dims
China’s economic recovery displayed mixed signals while remaining broadly steady in October, with small businesses turning more cautious and the property market weakening even as car sales soar. The … ( read original story …)
Does Russia, China, North Korea Want Trump To Win The Election? What Trump Said About Putin, Xi, Kim Jong Un
President Donald Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping would prefer him to be reelected over Joe Biden, calling them “sharp as a … (…
U.S. Senate Bill Aims for More Financial Restrictions on China. Here’s How That Could Play Out.
The proposed bill calls for barring U.S. investors from taking stakes in Chinese companies on the Commerce Department’s black list or on a list of companies operating in the U.S. with ties to China’s ……
Luxury Goods, a Market Many Consumers in China Shopped for Internationally, Is Now Making Headway Locally
The way consumers in China are shopping for luxury goods is changing amid the pandemic, with more purchases happening locally because of shelter-in-place protocols and travel restrictions. ( read original story …)
Shenzhen Customs pilot bonded supervision reform for jewelry industry in Luohu
The Luohu district government held a biweekly news conference on Oct. 21 introducing its reform on bonded supervision of the local jewelry industry. According to a government announcement, Shenzhen … ( read original story …)
Fact check: Biden did not say he will move to China if he loses, but Trump said he may consider leaving country
Biden will move to China if he loses the election. A highly contested election this year has many debating what the candidates will do if their opponent wins. One Faceb … ( read original story…
