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Monthly Archives For May 2021
What it’s like to solo cycle through rural China
SHANGHAI ― Marian Rosenberg doesn’t fit the profile of a Chinese “wanghong,” or influencer, and she never expected her solo cycling tours of rural China to draw a following. An American translator …
Iron ore export to China destabilises steel production in India
In the first four months (January-April), iron ore exports from India increased by 66 per cent to 22.42 million tonne (MT). About 90 per cent of the export goes to China …
Royal-backed Thai institute to import Chinese vaccine
A Thai research agency associated with the country’s royal family said Friday that it will purchase and import a coronavirus vaccine made by China’s Sinopharm, expanding the country’s options at a …
Shenzhen reports two new asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
The city of Shenzhen in south China Guangdong Province on Thursday registered two new asymptomatic cases of the novel coronavirus …
U.S., Britain Again Ask China to Commit to COVID-19 Origin Study
Growing skepticism regarding an initial study by the World Health Organization and China, which offered four hypotheses for the pandemic’s origins, is prompting world leaders to reopen the matter.
Gingrich: China lied to the world about COVID, should face new tariffs
Fox News contributor and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich said China has ‘lied’ about the origins of COVID-19 and said the U.S. government should hold them accountable by imposing new tariffs …
BizBeat Ep.139: Prevention better than cure: China’s moves to ensure financial stability
No economy wants to see a repeat of the global financial crisis. The financial meltdown of 2008-09 taught most regulators the importance of preventing a buildup of financial risks. Preventing systemic …
China tech CEOs slip off backstage to avoid Beijing’s glare
BEIJING: ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming, the brains behind TikTok, said he preferred “daydreaming” as he stepped down as head of his own firm last …
China’s Full Truck Alliance files for U.S. IPO
Full Truck Alliance, a Chinese platform that connects shippers and truckers, filed for an IPO that could raise at least $1.5 billion at a $30 billion valuation.Why it matters: The company, also known …
Morgan Stanley set to buy larger stakes in China securities, funds joint ventures
With stake sales by China Fortune Securities, Morgan Stanley will be the latest Wall Street bank to seek further control of its Chinese joint ventures as the country’s financial sector further opens …
JD Logistics shares to rise 14per cent in Hong Kong IPO debut
JD Logistics Inc shares are set to open up 14per cent from their HKUS$40.36 issue price as the company debuts on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on …
South Asian Countries Turn to China for Covid-19 Vaccines after India Suspends Exports
South Asian countries like Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are turning to China for vaccines for Covid 19 after India suspended vaccine exports due to critical shortages at home. Analysts say this will help …