Hong Kong and China markets started the first trading day of the month on a positive note following a sell-off last week, as investors shrugged aside rising global coronavirus infections. Market … ( read original…
Monthly Archives For November 2020
Hong Kong not being eclipsed by Shenzhen in Greater Bay Area plan, mainland mogul Bill Wong says
Tycoon behind Hong Kong’s newest airline dismisses talk that city’s influence is waning, and says he believes President Xi Jinping sees the city and Shenzhen as key drivers of bay area ambitions. ( read original…
Coronavirus: China ‘not headed for second wave’ despite new surge around the world
A serious “second wave” of coronavirus infections is not expected in China, the country’s top infectious disease expert said on the weekend as parts of Europe braced for a new round of lockdowns and ……
Mainland China reports 24 new COVID-19 cases, same as day earlier
Mainland China reported 24 new COVID-19 cases on Nov. 1, same as a day earlier, the country’s national health authority reported on Monday. ( read original story …)
Japan stocks set to trade lower; China says its factory activity grew in October
Official data released over the weekend showing China’s manufacturing activity grew at a slightly slower rate in October. ( read original story …)
Hint of menace from China’s new routemap
The Communist Party’s Fifth Plenum – setting out China’s economic and strategic path until 2035 – has ramifications for the world that may ultimately matter as much as the outcome of the US election. (…
China eases rules, widens US$222 billion inbound investment path, offering the renminbi as a safe haven against global volatility
China’s yuan-denominated assets will get a fresh catalyst this month from some policy measures to give foreign stock and bond managers wider access to the capital markets. That also means exposure to … ( read…
China’s manufacturers embrace ‘smart shops’ to address rapidly changing, and increasingly pickier, consumer tastes
Digital garment printers are helping China’s clothing manufacturers meet the demands of fickle young consumers who want it all in the era of internet shopping: unique designs, fast delivery and … ( read original story…
China’s No.4 telecom operator to prioritize 5G-UHD video business
The newly established China Broadcasting Network (CBN) aims to develop its ultrahigh definition (UHD) video business, which is seen as a potential killer application for 5G. Zhong Zhangdui, chief … ( read original story …)
Hong Kong should stick to China’s economic blueprint amid uncertainty over US ties, finance chief says
Quoting analysts, Paul Chan says US policy on China likely to remain the same and Hong Kong will benefit by seizing opportunities in the bay area. ( read original story …)
Africa’s Elite Share The Blame For China’s Belt, Road Debt Crisis
There is nothing surprising about China aggressively offering loans to African governments as part of Xi Jinping’s signature Belt, Road Initiative. What is puzzling, amid the deleterious economic … ( read original story …)
China’s factory activity growth slows slightly in October
China’s factory activity expanded at a slightly slower pace in October but was slightly above analysts’ expectations, suggesting a continuing economic recovery as the country rebounds from the … ( read original story …)
Shenzhen-based hospital to offer subsidised health care to eligible Hongkongers in mainland China
The Hong Kong-run hospital’s chief says it will offer one-stop service for city residents living across the border, including Cantonese-speaking staff. ( read original story …)
