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Monthly Archives For September 2021
Universal Beijing Resort: A theme park representing blend of cultures
A news report by China.org.cn on Universal Beijing Resort: The Universal Beijing Resort officially opened on Sept. 20. This is the world’s fifth and the largest Universal Studios theme park. It is a …
China says U.K. warship in Taiwan Strait shows “evil intentions”
Beijing has long complained about U.S. “freedom of navigation” passages through the disputed waterway. Now other countries are sailing the same route.
Why China Is Facing a Power Crunch and What It Means: QuickTake
A power crunch across China has rippled from factory floors to homes and even traffic lights in some places, leading economists to cut their growth forecasts for the world’s second-largest economy.
China’s raid on its Wall Street to keep many bankers awake at night as Beijing probes top institutions
China’s disciplinary watchdog will send inspectors into China’s top 25 financial institutions in the coming weeks to look for signs of corruption, negligence and disloyalty.
CNOOC plans Shanghai share sale amid U.S. sanctions
CNOOC, one of the three Chinese state-owned oil and gas conglomerates, plans to list in the mainland amid pressure from U.S. authorities to delist from New York. The company late on Sunday said it is…
CTM, China Mobile sign digital content delivery deal
Companhia de Telecomunicações de Macau (CTM) and China Mobile International (CMI) have signed a strategic cooperation framework on digital content delivery. The deal aims to accelerate the development …
China sees breakthroughs in quantum technology, yet faces challenges
Quantum information technology has become the focus of emerging technology attracting worldwide attention, igniting the second quantum revolution, which will have a profound impact on the global …
China’s Tech Tycoons Pledge Allegiance to Xi’s Vision
China’s embattled tech tycoons lined-up to pledge their support for President Xi Jinping’s “common prosperity” policy and market-roiling regulatory onslaught on the digital sector, at the country’s …
China’s Electricity Curbs Risk Wider Damage This Time
Beijing may eventually capitulate and take a step back on its emission control measures, but skyrocketing coal prices mean many Chinese power plants are operating at lower margins or even at a loss.
China: The average price of imported bananas rose month-on-month, and Vietnam’s banana imports fell significantly
According to customs data, China’s banana imports in August 2021 were 158,700 tons (158,697,983 kg), with an import value of US$91,686,188 and an average import price of …
HNA Group chairman and CEO Chen Feng and Tan Xiangdong taken by police in China
HNA Group Chairman Chen Feng and CEO Tan Xiangdong have been detained by Chinese police, according to the company.
China’s Vow to Reduce Abortions Sparks Public Worries
The short mention in a sweeping health plan lacked specifics, but it set off concerns in a country with a history of intrusive reproductive policies.
