China’s top think tank says the nation’s economic development needs to shift focus to long-term goals such as enhancing human capital, rather than rapid growth.
Monthly Archives For August 2021
Today In Payments Around The World: TerraPay Promotes UAE Digital Payments; Floods, COVID Resurgence Slows China’s Economy
TerraPay and Network International team to promote digital payments, while China contends with the impact from COVID-19 surge.
China state firms invest in TikTok sibling, Weibo chat app
The Chinese government has made investments in two of the nation’s most significant technology firms — ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns global video app TikTok, and Weibo, China’s version of …
‘Do not fall into this trap’: Taliban takeover leaves China uncertain about Afghanistan
As Afghanistan’s largest and most powerful neighbor, China could step into the vacuum left by the U.S. withdrawal. But it has little desire to do so.
Expert Panel Talks China, Inflation And The Importance Of A Stock Selection Process
At the Benzinga Reopening Stocks Summit on Wednesday, a panel of experts discussed macroeconomic factors investors need to be monitoring closely, the importance of the stock selection process and what …
Tencent’s Martin Lau Explains China’s Tech Sector Crackdown
Martin Lau, president and executive director of China’s tech and entertainment industry leader Tencent, on Wednesday explained the positive outcome from the maelstrom of new regulation that the …
US sees ‘unanimity’ with Russia, China on Afghanistan
The United States said Wednesday it shared the same goals on Afghanistan as frequent adversaries China and Russia, which have quickly moved to work with the triumphant Taliban.
COVID-related shutdowns in China not expected to significantly disrupt demand
The US Meat Export Federation says heightened COVID restrictions in China haven’t had a significant impact on red meat demand. USMEF’s Joel Haggard says they don’t expect any major disruptions. “China …
Nokia launches the BH-805 True Wireless Earbuds with ANC support in China for 499 (~$77)
Nokia has launched the BH-805 Noise Cancelling TWS earbuds for sale in China. The earbuds are the brand’s first-ever Active Noise Cancellation-packing earbuds. It was earlier launched in Europe priced …
China Buying More Stake In Internet Content Firms ByteDance, Weibo
China is reportedly making its presence felt in its internet-content companies by buying up stakes, filling up board seats and sending committed regulators to monitor the content being produced at …
Baidu Sells $1 Billion of Bonds Amid China Tech Crackdown
Baidu Inc. sold $1 billion of bonds in a two-part sustainable deal, according to people familiar with the matter, marking the first major global debt offering by a Chinese tech firm since Beijing …
China lures Western fund managers to tackle looming pensions crisis
The country’s ageing population is set to fuel a boom in wealth management as more workers seek to hand over their extensive pool of savings …
China’s Oil Product Exports Plunge As Quotas Are Slashed
Chinese exports of gasoline and diesel plunged in July compared to June, after China slashed the quotas of authorized exports of refined petroleum products …
