Markets in the U.S. are going haywire—with the GameStop saga the latest symptom—but the central bank is hesitant to step in. Not so in China. ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For February 2021
China Custom Clears Steel Scrap for BaoSteel
According to media reports, the first cargo of steel scrap bought after China reopened its doors to ferrous scrap imports on January 1 has been cleared by Chinese customs authorities at Shanghai port. ( read…
China’s factory activity grew at slowest pace in 5 months: report
China’s factory activity grew at the slowest pace in five months in January, hit by a wave of domestic coronavirus infections, but still in line with the ongoing recovery in the world’s second-largest … (…
China: Beijing hits out at London as British overseas passport process begins
London unveiled its plan last July to take in eligible Hongkongers in the wake of Beijing imposing the draconian national security law. ( read original story …)
China pledges to improve food, feed, and drug safety in Beijing
Chinese employees work on an inspection line at the Beijing Huiyuan Beverage & Fruit Group Corporation plant on December 11, 2007. U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Mike Leavitt signed an … ( read…
New chart shows China could overtake the U.S. as the world’s largest economy earlier than expected
The latest GDP reports show that of the U.S. fell by 2.3% in 2020, while China’s grew by 2.3% amid the coronavirus pandemic. The divergence means China will likely overtake the U.S. as the world’s…
China’s January factory activity expands at slowest pace in 7 months, private survey finds
China’s factory activity expanded at the slowest pace in seven months at the start of 2021, weighed down by falling export orders. ( read original story …)
Beijing hits out at London as British overseas passport process begins
Online applications opened at 5 pm on the British government’s website after months of diplomatic rows.London unveiled its plan last July to take in eligible Hongkongers in the wake of Beijing imposin … ( read…
Coronavirus live news: China sees lowest cases in three weeks; Israel extends lockdown
EU aims to vaccinate 70% of adults by the end of summer; WHO mission at ground-zero Wuhan market; Israel extends lockdown as Covid variants offset vaccination drive … ( read original story …)
China to Widen Fight Against Monopolies to the Giant Gig Economy
China “resolutely” opposes monopolies and unfair competition and will step up regulation in sectors such as platform businesses, according to a plan released by the general offices of the powerful … ( read original story…
China’s Jan factory activity expands at slowest pace in 7 mths – Caixin PMI
China’s factory activity expanded at the slowest pace in seven months at the start of 2021, weighed down by falling export orders amid a surging global pandemic and rising costs, a business survey … (…
Coronavirus: as millions are vaccinated, foreigners in China seek clarity over how and when to get the jab
With only a few countries approving vaccines from China and other nations, they are also struggling with the possible impact on their travel plans. “European citizens in China are asking a lot of … (…
China’s CanSino says gets green light to continue Phase III trials
China’s CanSino Biologics Inc said on Monday an independent committee found the drugmaker’s COVID-19 vaccine met its pre-specified primary safety and efficacy targets under an interim analysis of … ( read original story …)