Two COVID-19 vaccines developed by subsidiaries of China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm) have hit a combined 100 million doses of supply around the world, a Sinopharm affiliate said late on … ( read original story…
Monthly Archives For March 2021
World Bank approves 400-million-USD loan for China’s food safety
The World Bank has approved a loan of 400 million US dollars for a food safety improvement project in China to help the country … ( read original story …)
Chinese study abroad facilitator Elite Education debuts on Wall Street with $6 million IPO
Chinese students undeterred by politics and anti-Asian bigotry? Students wait for a “listening session with local members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities” with U.S. President … ( read original story …)
WeWork SPAC IPO at $9 Billion, a Long Way from 2019’s $47 Billion
Nearly two years after failing to launch an initial public offering (IPO) as The We Company, office-space rental firm WeWork has agreed to a business combination with a blank-check company that places … ( read…
China Mobile mulls mainland listing
Yang Jie, chairman of Hong Kong-listed China Mobile, said during an earnings call the secondary listing in China would “help it unlock value and boost development”, The Hong Kong Standard reported. ( read original story…
China, Taiwan and India are our favorate markets in Asia: Janus Henderson
Andrew Gillan of Janus Henderson is bullish on Asia due to its demographics and technology development. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more…
China boycotts are a warning to Western brands
By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business Companies including H&M, Nike, Adidas and Burberry have been caught in the middle of a political firestorm in China — spooking investors that keep close tabs … ( read original…
Chinese celebrities rush to defend Beijing’s Xinjiang policy by cutting ties with international brands
Due to China’s tight restrictions on free speech, most of the country’s stars have been outwardly apolitical by default. But as China embraces a new wave of apparent nationalism — promoted by the … (…
China sanctions: Boris Johnson praises MPs banned by Beijing for ‘shining a light on gross human rights violations’
Boris Johnson has said he stands firmly with MPs and other British citizens who have been sanctioned by China for speaking out against gross human rights violations against the Uighur people. ( read original story…
China outlines COVID-origin findings, ahead of WHO report
Chinese officials briefed diplomats Friday on the ongoing research into the origin of COVID-19, ahead of the expected release of a long-awaited report from the World … ( read original story …)
Shenzhen Sets Sexual Harassment Standard for Schools, Workplaces
A new guidebook, said to be the first of its kind in China, outlines specific punishments for various forms of misconduct. ( read original story …)
CONF: China steel mills exploring steel scrap imports
China’s easing of restrictions on steel scrap imports from January 1 this year has prompted many Chinese steel mills to begin exploring import channels or building up business relationships with … ( read original story…
Ride-hailing giant Didi leans towards NYSE for IPO, set to raise at least USD 10 bln
China’s top ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing is considering New York over Hong Kong for its IPO, eyeing a valuation of at least USD 100 bln. Didi has also discussed the option of listing via a…