Beijing’s leaders plot a path to go it alone, vowing to spend big to fill gaps in innovation and avoid dependence on the United States and others. ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For March 2021
Biden’s Tough China Policy Poses Business Risk to Some of His Biggest Donors
All have long had a keen interest in doing business in China (even if the so-called “Great Firewall” keeps out some tech companies like Google and Facebook). All now have an interest in how the…
Beijing Hit by Heavy Smog; Xi Addresses PLA: NPC Update
Load Error While attending a group discussion of the military delegation during the NPC in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese president Xi Jinping urged the People’s Liberation Army to be prepared for … ( read original…
China’s ‘two sessions’: Beijing promises level playing field but boosts support for state firms
China has highlighted the fair treatment of all market entities in its new five-year economic plan, as it tries to reconcile development of both private and state firms and fend off criticism from … (…
China’s Credit Better Than Forecast Despite February Holiday
China’s credit expansion slowed in February during a traditionally slow month for lending because of the Lunar New Year holidays, but the drop was less than economists forecast. ( read original story …)
UPDATE 1-China Feb new bank loans fall less than expected as c.bank tapers credit
New bank lending in China fell less than expected in February from the previous month as the central bank seeks to cool credit growth to contain debt risks while maintaining support for ailing small ……
China Feb new bank loans fall to 1.36 trln yuan, beat forecast
Chinese banks extended 1.36 trillion yuan ($208.86 billion) in new local-currency loans in February, down from January but exceeding analyst expectations. Analysts polled by Reuters had predicted new … ( read original story …)
China Appears to Ban ‘Stock Market’ From Social Media Search
China’s stock rout turned so extreme that state-backed funds intervened to calm the market on Tuesday, but authorities appeared to make it somewhat difficult to find out what happened on the mainland. ( read original…
China’s courts use data analytics and blockchain evidence storage on the way to first AI-integrated legal system
China is rolling out changes to monitor judges, streamline court procedures and boost judicial credibility that could result in the world’s first AI-integrated legal system. The changes are part of … ( read original story…
Over 400 global brands to participate in China consumer products expo
More than 400 leading brands from over 50 countries and regions will participate in the first China International Consumer Products Expo, the organizer said Wednesday. Leading brands, including Swatch … ( read original story …)
China Weighs Tighter Rules for STAR Board IPOs, Curbing Fintech
JD Technology, the fintech unit of JD.com, is likely to drop its planned IPO on the STAR market amid changing business circumstances after Ant’s debacle, South China Morning Post reported this week. ( read original…
China building offensive, aggressive military, top US Pacific commander says
Hong Kong (CNN)China is assembling an increasingly offensive military and expanding its regional footprint, as Beijing steps up efforts to supplant American military power in Asia, a top US commander … ( read original story…
Zhihu IPO: China’s ‘giant online cafe’ struggles to find monetisation model amid rapid growth
“If Google is like a borderless virtual library, and Facebook is like a never-ending school reunion, then Zhihu is like a massive cafe where millions of people pass through and exchange their views … (…