China is ramping up its coronavirus testing regime after linking at least two omicron cases at opposite ends of the country to international parcels.
Monthly Archives For January 2022
Exports could be key driver for China’s growth as Covid drags down spending, say analysts
Despite global disruptions of supply chains during the pandemic, China’s trade surplus in 2021 rose to US$676.43 billion.
Asian markets mostly up, China rate cut helps property sector
Markets mostly rose Thursday in Asia as investors tentatively returned to buying after recent losses, with Chinese property firms enjoying a much-needed …
China leverages financial toolkit to navigate economic headwinds
BEIJING – As it enters a new year, China’s financial authority will continue to leverage its toolbox in an effective and flexible manner to support economic recovery and ward off risks, according to …
Asian markets rise after China cuts rates, Japan exports gain again
Asian stock markets rose Thursday after China cut interest rates to shore up flagging economic growth and Japan reported a double-digit rise in exports.
China reports first official Iranian oil imports since Dec 2020
China reported the first imports of Iranian crude oil in a year despite ongoing sanctions by the United States government, according to data released by customs on Thursday.
Cross-border freight value over 1 billion yuan on China-Laos Railway
The newly-opened China-Laos Railway has carried over 1 billion yuan (about 157.4 million U.S. dollars) worth of international freight, announced Kunming Customs in southwest China’s Yunnan Province.
China’s CBDC now has 261 million users in pilot trial
China’s CBDC now has 261 million users, and over $14 billion in transactions are already made pushing them ahead in terms of adoption.
Global equipment brands tap booming Chinese market
Many of my friends have their own equipment now,” Li added. “My whole set is made by Chinese brands, costing no more than 5,000 yuan ($785), and it’s all of great quality.” With Beijing 2022…
China’s international flight suspensions leave travellers stranded, hurt businesses
But with dozens of flights between China and the United States suspended by Chinese authorities because of passengers testing positive for COVID-19 on arrival, finding a flight back even in February …
China’s Demographic Dividends to End Soon, Expert Warns
China’s demographic dividends are still within a “window of opportunity”, but that window will shut soon, with fewer births putting pressure on the working population, a Chinese demographic expert …
China is still ‘three or four generations’ away from developing latest semiconductor tech, IDC says
China’s tech giants Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu and Meituan have all started investing heavily into chip development.
China’s 2021 clean marine fuel exports rise 24%
China’s exports of clean marine fuels in 2021 rose 24% from a year ago as Chinese refiners expanded production capacity amid Beijing’s ambition to create a regional bunkering hub.
