German exports unexpectedly rose in January, buoyed by robust trade with China in a positive start to the year for manufacturers in Europe’s largest economy. BERLIN, March 9 (Reuters) – German exports … ( read…
Monthly Archives For March 2021
China adds ‘aircraft hunter’ field missile system to export weapons list
HQ-17AE carries eight short-range missiles designed to protect frontline units from drone and helicopter attacks. ( read original story …)
Copper price up as Chinese imports surge
Copper price was up again on Monday as customs data showed China’s imports rose 4.7% for the first two months of 2021 from a year earlier, … ( read original story …)
Oppo becomes top smartphone brand in China – study
Oppo has become the number one smartphone brand in China for the first time in January 2021, according to a report from Counterpoint Research. Oppo’s market share reached 21 percent in January, … ( read…
China launches ‘world’s first coronavirus passport’
China has launched a health certificate programme for Chinese international travellers, leading the world in plans for so-called virus passports.The digital certificate, which shows a user’s … ( read original story …)
GLOW SHENZHEN 2020 concludes with the goal of building China’s tech-based art IP
GLOW SHENZHEN 2020, the first international light festival in Shenzhen with the theme “Immersed in Shenzhen”, concluded recently. In the past two months, 34 theme events were held at 20 different … ( read original…
Quad: As China tensions linger, Biden prepares for first summit with key Asia-Pacific leaders
The leaders of the United States, Japan, India and Australia will meet in a virtual summit this week, a source in Japan with direct knowledge of the talks told CNN on Tuesday. ( read original…
China’s Central Bank to Step Up Efforts to Curb Financial Risks
China’s central bank will take measures to prevent systemic financial risks from building in the economy as the recovery takes hold, Deputy Governor Chen Yulu said. Laying out priorities for the next … ( read…
Blockchain in Five-Year plan, Meitu buys crypto: Blockheads
Blockchain and the digital yuan were included in China’s 14th Five-Year Plan and photo-editing app Meitu bought nearly $40 million of crypto. ( read original story …)
Carlyle-Backed China Biotech Firm Plans Hong Kong IPO
Abbisko Therapeutics Co., an oncology-focused Chinese biotech company, is planning a Hong Kong initial public offering that could raise about $250 million, according to people familiar with the matter … ( read original story …)
Gap Said to Weigh Sale of China Business as Sales Lag Behind
Gap Inc. is weighing options including a potential sale for its China business, according to people with knowledge of the matter, as the U.S. clothing retailer looks to revamp the operation in the … (…
China launches coronavirus passport
The certificate, which is also available in paper form, is thought to be the world’s first known ‘virus passport’ … ( read original story …)
Quad: As China tensions linger, Biden prepares for first summit with Australia, Japan and India
The leaders of the United States, Japan, India and Australia will meet in a virtual summit this week, a source in Japan with direct knowledge of the talks told CNN on Tuesday. ( read original…