(Reuters) -China’s CanSino Biologics Inc said on Wednesday that no serious blood clot cases had been reported so far in people who were injected with its COVID-19 vaccine Ad5-nCoV. The announcement …
Monthly Archives For April 2021
China instructs six cities including Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen to build more public rental flats for low-income groups, young people
Ni Hong, the country’s deputy housing minister, told officials in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Fuzhou and Nanning that the development of affordable rental housing was a major policy …
Beijing hints at truce in war on Jack Ma’s business empire
The contours of a possible truce between Beijing and Jack Ma’s internet empire are beginning to take shape, with the Chinese billionaire’s ecommerce flagship Alibaba faring better than its sister …
China saw record 18.7% growth in first quarter: AFP survey
China’s economy grew at a record pace during the first quarter as it rebounded from a historic contraction caused by Covid-19, and boosted by exports and domestic demand, an AFP poll of analysts found …
China Huarong’s Plunging Bonds Point to Major Market Shift
For decades, it’s been an article of faith in China’s credit market: Companies controlled by the central government will get bailed out if they ever run into trouble.
China’s digital currency is threat to dollar dominance
Few nations, though, are as aggressive as China in their approach to developing a so-called … removing the element of anonymity that is fundamental to the decentralised, blockchain-ledger of …
‘Violent’ ducks? Hong Kong clothing brand cartoons rile China
Cute cartoon animals have been at the heart of Hong Kong clothing brand Chickeeduck since 1990, displayed on everything from t-shirts and tote bags to baby rompers and pillows. But owner Herbert Chow …
Luxury watch brand Piaget to open more stores in China, Middle East
GENEVA, Switzerland: Piaget, the luxury watch brand from Switzerland, will be opening more stores in 2021, especially in the Middle East and China, Chief Executive Chabi Nouri has told Reuters. “We’ll …
Ahead of U.S. visit, China terms Taiwan exercises ‘combat drills’
BEIJING (Reuters) – China described its military exercises near Taiwan as “combat drills” on Tuesday, hours before the arrival of senior former U.S. officials in Taipei on a trip to signal President …
‘We Face Very Tough Challenges.’ How Mongolia Typifies the Problems Posed to Small Countries by China’s Rise
“It was really great,” Elbegdorj tells TIME in an exclusive interview. “Later, [Xi] delivered a big speech in our parliament saying that China will respect your way of life, Mongolia’s independence, …
China’s strong exports and imports boosting recovery
BEIJING: China’s exports rose sharply in March while imports growth surged to the highest in four years in yet another boost to the nation’s economic recovery, signalling improving global demand amid …
How this jewellery brand pivoted its entire production from China to ‘Make in India’
Mumbai-based jewellery brand Tipsyfly recorded 40 percent growth in the last financial year, despite going a quarter without revenue. In FY 2021-2022, it is eying revenue of Rs 10 crore.
Mainland China reports 12 new COVID-19 cases vs 9 a day earlier
BEIJING (Reuters) – China reported 12 new mainland COVID-19 cases on April 13, up from nine a day earlier, the country’s national health authority said on Wednesday. The National Health Commission, in …
