Chinese customs registered an increase in pest interceptions in the first quarter (Q1) this year, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) said on Thursday. A total of 14,196 pest interceptions …
Monthly Archives For April 2021
China’s Geely Targets Slice of Premium Electric Car Market With ‘Startup’ Brand Zeekr
Chinese automaker Geely, owner of Volvo Cars, on Thursday launched a high-end electric vehicle (EV) brand named Zeekr, targeting China’s growing appetite for premium EVs that has boosted sales for …
China’s IPO fundraising sees growth in 2021
China has seen rapid growth in initial public offerings in the first quarter, and funds raised through IPOs was up 121 percent year-on-year thanks to an optimistic economic outlook and capital market …
China says it shares stance with South Korea opposing Japan’s Fukushima water release
The Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday that China and South Korea share a common stance opposing Japan’s decision to release contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea.
China Figures Out How to Produce Must-See Propaganda TV
As China’s Communist Party revs up its 100th-birthday plans, it is celebrating a new addition to its list of accomplishments: the production of a genuinely popular patriotic TV drama.
ByteDance Kicks Off IPO Prep for China’s Most Popular Video App, Other Assets
ByteDance Ltd. has kicked off preparations for an initial public offering of some of its main businesses, including the China’s most popular video app Douyin, according to people familiar with the …
Jack Ma showed up at a video conference with Putin in his first public appearance since China cracked down on him and fined his company
Jack Ma was seen at a video conference meeting of the Russian Geographical Society with Russian President Vladimir Putin on April 14.
Beijing Skies Turn Yellow as Sand, Dust Engulf Chinese Capital
The skies above Beijing turned yellow and air pollution soared to severe levels as a giant cloud of sand and dust particles rolled into the city, propelled by strong winds from the north of China.
5 things to know for April 15: Covid-19, White House, voter suppression, Russia, China
It’s Tax Day in the US, but don’t freak out! You still have a month to file your 2020 return. There are other changes to this tax season you should know about, too. Here’s what…
China’s 2021 Resolution: No More Ugly Buildings
Urban structures should be functional, green, and pleasant to look at, according to the National Development and Reform Commission.
China Internet user base near 989 million at year-end 2020
The number of Internet users in China increased to an estimated 988.99 million at year-end 2020, according to the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC).
ByteDance Kicks Off IPO Prep for China’s Most Popular Video App
ByteDance Ltd. has kicked off preparations for an initial public offering of some of its main businesses, including the China’s most popular video app Douyin, according to people familiar with the …
Thailand’s durian dealers fear for China exports after coronavirus surge
The durian I had in China was nothing compared to what I’d had in Thailand. I knew I had to do something.” So the Chinese national decided to stay, and since 2009 has run her…
