Gaocheng, a district of the Hebei capital Shijiazhuang, went into lockdown in early January and many complain they are still trapped in their homes. ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For February 2021
Bloomberg New Economy: China Cashless Economy and Surveillance
Among the many wonders Marco Polo encountered on his journey to China in the 13th century was paper money. The Chinese invention so impressed the Venetian traveler that he observed the Mongol emperor … (…
China approves clinical trials of 16 COVID-19 vaccines
China has approved 16 domestically made COVID-19 vaccines for clinical trials, six of which have entered phase 3, according to the latest data from the National Medical Products Administration. Two … ( read original story…
Covid-19: Is China’s vaccine diplomacy working?
Wealthy countries were quick to snatch up Covid-19 vaccines from Western companies, leaving low-income ones to look elsewhere. Enter China and India. Both nations are racing to fill international … ( read original story …)
China regulator finalizes guidelines on banks’ internet loan businesses
China’s bank regulator on Saturday tightened requirements on the internet loan business of commercial banks, amid heightened scrutiny of online lending by internet giants such as Ant Group Co, the … ( read original story…
China’s Top Three Digital Marketing Platforms and How Brands Can Use Them
According to the China Internet Network Information Centre, there were 989 million internet users in China at the end of 2020 – widely rounded up to 1 billion in news reports. The absence of most…
UK academics struggle with stricter security on China partnerships
Vice-chancellors and senior leaders at UK universities say they are “in the dark” about tightening national security requirements for Chinese partnerships and are seeking greater clarity on how to … ( read original story …)
AIIB to provide $5 billion for projects in India in next 2 years: DJ Pandian
The Beijing-headquartered Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will be investing $5 billion in the next two years to finance 20-30 projects in India, said DJ Pandian, former chief secretary of … ( read original story…
China Imposes Further Caps on Online Lending Amid Clampdown
China’s banking regulator imposed new restrictions on banks and financial institutions working with online microlenders including those led by Jack Ma’s Ant Group Co., dealing further blows to one of … ( read original story…
FTSE Russell to include 11 stocks from China’s STAR Market in global benchmarks
Index provider FTSE Russell will add 11 stocks from China’s STAR Market to its global benchmarks, according to a post on its website from Friday. ( read original story …)
Are Inter facing bankruptcy like Barcelona? Why Suning’s financial issues provoked panic at San Siro
Suning’s pandemic-related financial problems have provoked panic at San Siro but are Inter really facing a Barcelona-like financial crisis? ( read original story …)
Treasures: China dinner plate likely sold as train ride souvenir
Attached is a photograph of a Missouri Pacific Lines china dinner plate. It is marked “O. P. Co. Syracuse China.” It is in excellent condition with vivid color. Any information would be appreciated. ( read…
China’s robotics revolution falls behind target as technology gap with rivals Japan, Germany persists
Robots made by Chinese companies accounted for about 39 per cent of domestic sales last year, below Beijing’s goal for local companies to supply half the market. ( read original story …)
