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Monthly Archives For March 2022
Coronavirus binds Hong Kong even closer to Beijing as the mainland takes over the pandemic response
While the draconian national security law gutted Hong Kong’s opposition, it is the pandemic that is really fusing the self-ruled territory with the mainland.
China-Russia Trade Cooperation Will Continue, Says Beijing Despite Ukraine Invasion
As Russia continues to inch closer to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, global powers are showcasing their opposition with hard-hitting bans and sanctions.
Ukraine’s full 20-athlete team travels for Beijing 2022 Paralympic Games
Ukraine has sent a full delegation of 20 athletes and nine guides to China for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games which starts on Friday.
Britain’s star Winter Paralympian loses guide to Covid on eve of Beijing Games
Menna Fitzpatrick, who won FOUR medals in Pyeongchang, has switched from Katy Guest to Gary Smith ahead of her first race on Saturday …
China Won’t Take Part in Western Financial Sanctions on Russia: Bank Regulator Chief
China opposed unilateral financial sanctions and won’t participate in such sanctions imposed by western nations on Russia, Guo Shuqing, the head of China’s banking and insurance regulator, said …
China Moves to Secure Commodity Supplies Rocked by Ukraine War
China’s top government officials have issued orders to prioritize energy and commodities supply security, sparked by concerns over disruptions stemming from the Ukraine-Russia war.
China set to approve 3rd batch of localities for digital yuan trials – state media
SHANGHAI, March 2 (Reuters) – China will soon approve the third batch of localities set to launch trials of its digital yuan currency, state-backed financial outlet Securities Times reported on …
China’s tech crackdown: We’re probably ‘close to the bottom,’ says Union Bancaire Privee
Vey-Sern Ling of the bank says he doesn’t see anything “incrementally negative” where China’s regulation of its tech sector is concerned. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up …
China Development Bank ups support for spring farming
A cashier at a bank in Taiyuan, Shanxi province counts renminbi notes. [Photo/China News Service] BEIJING – China Development Bank, a development financial institution, has set aside 20 billion yuan …
China’s low tolerance for volatility suggests cross-straits escalation is unlikely
Market’s perception of an “East vs West” standoff will likely lead USD/TWD to remain sensitive to Ukraine headlines. Economists at Credit Suisse expect USD/TWD to trade high …
China’s loan market faces tough reality
This has left many bankers in limbo this year, given their reliance on refinancing business — which usually accounts for the majority of the loan flow — to meet their annual loan business targets.
China shares fall as high valuations drain out power from EV stocks
China shares fell on Wednesday with new-energy vehicle makers … including equity stakes in aluminium. ** Property shares and financial firms led losses in Hong Kong with the financial sector …
