The lockdown of Shanghai takes place under conditions in which China is struggling to contain the worst outbreak of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic in late 2019, fueled by the highly …
Monthly Archives For March 2022
Shenzhen firms nurse wounds after COVID ‘war’- Chinese state media
China’s manufacturing hub of Shenzhen is starting to get back on its feet after being hit by shutdowns in a recent COVID-19 outbreak, but many smaller firms worry about their near-term outlook, …
China reports 1,293 new COVID cases for March 28 vs 1,275 a day earlier
China reported 1,293 confirmed coronavirus cases for March 28, the national health authority said on Tuesday, compared with 1,275 a day earlier. Of the new cases, 1,228 were locally transmitted, the …
China grabs Ukraine crisis as opportunity; Russia explores Union Pay following Visa, Mastercard exit: Report
Russian forces launched military operations in Ukraine on February 24, three days after Moscow recognized Ukraine’s breakaway regions – Donetsk and Luhansk …
China reports 1,293 new COVID-19 cases as Shanghai under lockdown
China financial hub of Shanghai is in a two-stage lockdown of its 26 million residents as the country on Monday reported 1293 new COVID-19 cases out of whic …
Beijing insists sovereignty over Panatag after near collision of Filipino, Chinese ships
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin claimed that Beijing has sovereignty over Panatag Shoal and its adjacent waters “as well as sovereign rights and jurisdiction over relevant waters.” …
Ukraine war: risk of sanctions puts China stocks in valuation, geopolitical traps as companies face Russia dilemma
Chinese stocks are on ‘cheap sale’ after a US$2.4 trillion sell-off in both onshore and offshore markets since Russia invaded Ukraine What investors cannot price, however, is the risk of sanctions on …
What’s this humble grass that made it to high-level Nepal-China talks
Grass was high on the agenda of the high-level talks held between Nepal and China on Saturday, which concluded with the signing of varied agreements ranging from a Rs11 billion aid package to …
Beijing University of Technology Reports Findings in Risk Management (Hotspot identification on urban arterials at the meso level): Risk Management
New research on Risk Management is the subject of a report. According to news reporting originating in Beijing, People’ s Republic of China, by NewsRx journalists, research stated,“ Urban arterials …
Demand forecast raises questions about China’s appetite for Russian crude
Shipbroker Gibsons ponders whether China will follow India in stepping up tanker imports from Russian terminals …
First Mover Asia: Why Japan, China and other regional powers are still putting their faith in T-bills, gold
A number of crypto observers have viewed Bitcoin as ushering in a new era of financial sovereignty amid growing uncertainty about long-term U.S. economic dominance globally, but many countries are …
China’s patchy vaccine campaign leaves elderly at risk
China’s patchy vaccination campaign has left half of its elderly population exposed to a higher risk of severe Covid-19, just as the country tackles surging outbreaks of the hig …
China less likely to back Russia while facing troubles of its own
With its rising debt, shrinking population and market turmoil, China looks increasingly vulnerable. Beijing is likely to think twice before offering generous support to Russia.