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Ganging up on China ‘is doomed to fail’, Beijing’s ambassador tells India
Without naming the Quad alliance or any of its members, Sun Weidong says India should opt for ‘strategic autonomy’ – while cooperating more with ChinaSun calls for cooperation on the pandemic, energy …
Beijing’s top man in Hong Kong visits ‘cage home’ and medical service as part of drive to ‘listen directly’ to the people
Luo Huining stresses need to come up with solutions to housing shortage as he visits people from different walks of life across the cityThe outreach effort comes just ahead of the final policy address …
China Anti-Graft Watchdog Probes Former Justice Minister
China’s top anti-corruption watchdog said on Saturday it is investigating a former justice minister, Fu Zhenghua, for suspected serious violations of discipline and national laws. The Central …
Is China’s Crypto Ban a Boon for Decentralization?
On the heels of China’s recent crackdown on cryptocurrency, traditional cryptocurrency exchanges are beginning a rapid pullout from one of their biggest markets. Banks and payment gateways must also …
Busiest summer for Asia IPOs on record with US$56 billion in deals
IPOs by the likes of game developer Krafton Inc. and online … While Shanghai pulled off the biggest third-quarter deal in Asia with China Telecom Corp.’s bumper offer, few bankers expect a heavy …
Young foreigners make most of opportunities in China
Jay Thornhill was just starting out on the career ladder when he arrived in Shanghai 14 years ago, not knowing anyone in China and having no idea what to expect. “I was just intrigued to…
China sends 38 planes into defence zone – Taiwan
Taiwan has reported 38 Chinese military jets flying into its air defence zone on Friday – the largest incursion by Beijing to date.The defence ministry said the aircraft, including nuclear-capable …
China is building a chain of giant COVID quarantine centers
China is asking city governments to create specialized quarantine facilities that can house thousands of overseas arrivals, as the country continues to take a zero-tolerance approach to keeping out …
Busiest summer for Asia IPOs on record with $56 billion in deals
Asia has had its best third quarter on record for initial public offerings, even with Hong Kong turning quiet as many firms put listing plans in the regional powerhouse on hold amid China’s sweeping …
Central Beijing in full bloom on National Day
The core area of the Chinese capital Beijing has been decorated with 11 huge floral beds to celebrate Chinas National Day, which fell on Friday.
Friendships keep Beijing streetwear pioneer tied to ‘incredible’ China
Shirts, a popular T-shirt retailer, arrived in Beijing as a backpacker in 1993, he wasn’t planning to stay for too long. “I cannot say that I liked Beijing initially,” he said. “I couldn’t speak …
This is how power crisis in China affecting global supply chains
Beijing: As China faced unprecedented power shortages leading to extensive electricity cuts in several provinces, dozens of American companies operating in the country said they have been badly …
