A World Bank official underlined recently the essential role China plays in boosting development with infrastructure investments and recognized the potential of its domestic market to drive the global …
Monthly Archives For August 2021
China’s Progressive Authoritarianism
Today we look at China’s crackdown on big tech and what it means for the economy, the week ahead in global economics and the interplay between evictions and virus infections in America. A sweeping new…
Huarong to Exit, Restructure Two Units to Focus on Core Business
China Huarong Asset Management Co., the country’s bad-debt manager that has roiled markets with doubts about its future, will exit and restructure two units to focus on its core businesses.
Millions under COVID-19 lockdown as China battles Delta outbreak
Delta variant hits 20 cities Beijing: Millions of people were confined to their homes in China Monday as the country tried to contain its largest coronavirus outbreak in months with mass testing and …
Coronavirus live news: China battles to contain surging cases; Philippines gearing up for strictest lockdown
China rolls out mass testing as country faces most widespread outbreak in months; Manila hospitals reach ‘critical levels’ …
China’s tech hub Shenzhen sees economic performance tumble against competition in the first half
Analysts say weak investment and consumption, as well as a slowdown in revenue growth among its biggest firms, have been weighing on the city’s economic performance.
Live: Zhengzhou officials update on COVID-19 containment
Officials from Zhengzhou, capital city of central China’s Henan Province, hold a press conference to brief the media on the latest COVID-19 containment measures.
China has accused Australia of vaccine sabotage in the Pacific. Here’s why
A spat between China and Australia over Covid-19 vaccines highlights the tense geopolitics of the Pacific region. SYDNEY — First it was beef. Then it was lobsters. Now, it’s Covid-19 vaccines. A …
John Ratcliffe: China Olympics 2022 – COVID cover up by country’s leaders means they should forfeit games
The 2022 Winter Games should go on. We should not punish hard-working athletes who have dedicated their lives to preparing for this moment. But the world — and the International Olympic Committee …
Delta variant bears down on China just as its economy loses steam
The Delta variant poses new risks for the world’s second-biggest economy as it spreads from the coast to China’s inland cities and presents fresh challenges to authorities who have for months managed …
China flood death toll rises sharply to over 300
The death toll from the floods in China’s central Henan province last month has risen sharply to at least 302, officials have confirmed. About 50 people remain missing after the region was engulfed by …
Ericsson gets 5G radio contracts in China, Nokia disappoints – sources
Sweden’s Ericsson (ERICb.ST) won a 3% share in a joint 5G radio contract from China Telecom (0728.HK) and China Unicom (0762.HK), according to sources familiar with the matter.
Ericsson wins 5G radio contracts in China – sources
Sweden’s Ericsson won a 3% share in a joint 5G radio contract from China Telecom and China Unicom, according to sources familiar with the matter. STOCKHOLM/SHANGHAI, Aug 2 (Reuters) – Sweden’s …
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