China’s space program took a huge leap forward when it landed a rover on Mars for the first time, according to state media.
Monthly Archives For May 2021
JD Logistics Launches Up to $3.4 Billion Hong Kong IPO — Update
The logistics arm of JD.com Inc. is looking to raise as much as $3.4 billion through an initial public offering, in the latest Hong Kong listing linked to China’s booming e-commerce market. The IPO …
China stocks climb, but Taiwan equities tumble as rising COVID-19 cases force fresh restrictions
Global equities kicked off trading on Monday with a mixed session in Asia. Taiwan stocks took a hit from fresh pandemic restrictions, while Chinese …
China administers 400mn Covid-19 jabs in new milestone, vaccine chief confident shots can be repurposed for new variants
China has passed the notable milestone of delivering 400 million shots in the fight against Covid-19 – 100 million more than any other nation – as Beijing says it’s confident it can swiftly adjust for…
AP Exclusive: Full-blown boycott pushed for Beijing Olympics
Groups alleging human-rights abuses against minorities in China are calling for a full-blown boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, a move likely to ratchet up pressure on the International …
Beijing offers to mediate in Israel-Palestine dialogue
The proposal comes from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Since May, China has headed the UN Security Council. An attempt to undermine the privileged relationship of the USA with Israel and Palestine.
China’s property investment up 21.6 pct in Jan.-April
China’s investment in property development rose 21.6 percent year on year in the first four months of this year, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Monday. Compared with the 2019 …
China stocks end at over 2-month high on consumer, healthcare boost; Shanghai Composite closes nearly 1% higher
The blue-chip CSI300 index rose 1.5 per cent, to 5,184.99, its highest closing level since March 5, while the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.8 per cent to 3,517.62, strongest closing level since …
China’s Recovery Comes Off Boil as Consumer Spending Lags
China’s economic activity moderated in April from its record expansion in the first quarter as retail sales missed forecasts.
JD Logistics, China’s answer to Amazon’s logistics ambitions, to raise $3.4B from IPO
After operating in the red for 14 years, JD.com’s logistics subsidiary is getting ready for an initial public offering in Hong Kong. JD Logistics will price its share between HK$39.36 and HK$43.36 …
China Unicom, Huawei demo 5G ubiquitous Gigabit network at National Stadium
China Unicom Beijing and Huawei have unveiled a 5G indoor ubiquitous Gigabit network in the National Stadium, during the commemoration of the 2021 World Telecommunication & Information Society Day …
Chinese Steel Export Ban Could Cut The Iron Ore Price And Hurt Australia
A ban on steel exports is one way China might achieve it’s aim of reducing the price of iron ore and delivering a fresh blow to its trade-war target, Australia.
China takes Covid-19 controls to Everest with climber ban
Covid-19 has been recorded at base camp on the Nepalese side of the climb in recent weeks.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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