On genuinely relevant economic matters—intellectual property, supply chains, outbound investment, and semiconductors—the question is simple: Will Congress treat China as a predator? If not, it will …
Monthly Archives For April 2022
Shanghai lockdown tests limits of China’s dynamic zero Covid-19 policy
While other countries have pivoted to a pragmatic approach of living with the virus, China remains determined to stop outbreaks in their tracks. But the evolving nature of Covid-19 has raised …
China’s climate goals: Beijing aims to recycle 25 per cent of all textile waste, increase recycled fibre output by 2025
Beijing’s guidelines show that it did not simply want to recycle old garments, but also plans to focus on raising public awareness and acceptance of upcycled fibres, said Ronna Chao, chairwoman of …
First Mover Asia: Recycling Bad Actors in Crypto; Bitcoin Holds Below $40K
Gox’s Karpeles with anything, especially with crypto ratings” is the consensus on Crypto Twitter … 10 a.m. HKT/SGT(2 a.m. UTC): China trade balance CNY/USD (Feb.) U.S. consumer prices rose 8.5% in …
‘Like a Kafka novel’: Witnessing China’s zero-COVID policy
The Monitor’s China bureau chief found comfort in a WeChat group during her chaotic quarantine in Shanghai.
DIA Warns China’s Space Tech Seeks to Block U.S. Radars, Jam Munitions
“China uses traditional technical espionage and cyber espionage techniques as well as its open-source collection network, technology transfer organizations, and exploitation of overseas scholars.” …
Japan, Italy to lift defense ties amid China, Russia worries
Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said he and his Italian counterpart agreed Tuesday to step up military cooperation as Japan expands security ties with Europe amid concern about Russia’s invasion …
Top 5 Chinese manufacturers in the foldable smartphone market
This smartphone comes with an 8,999 yuan ($1,414) price tag. Vivo’s move also means that it is the most recent Chinese smartphone brand to enter the foldable smartphone market. Presently, there are …
Diversifying supply chains from China ‘probably good for everyone’ -World Bank chief
Asked about whether China was headed for a crisis due to severe COVID-19 lockdowns … reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international …
Explainer: Whats and whys of China’s unified domestic market
China has released a guideline to accelerate the establishment of a unified domestic market amid efforts to build a high-standard market system and promote high-quality development. The market is the …
Logistics Failing Russia in Ukraine, Could Limit US if China Attacks Taiwan
A major disruption in the Pacific theater would likely raise the overall costs of doing business. If that disruption resulted in the U.S. and China ceasing joint business operations, Marcus said the …
Taiwan iPhone maker Pegatron suspends operations at two China plants due to COVID-19 curbs
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s Pegatron Corp, which assembles iPhones for Apple Inc, said on Tuesday (Apr 12) it had suspended operations at its Shanghai and Kunshan plants in China due to the government’s strict …
‘Air Worse Than Beijing’ Isn’t Much of an Insult Anymore
For a few days late last month, “a cocktail of high atmospheric pressure, little wind and peak farming season emissions” left London with more-polluted air than Beijing, Bloomberg News reported. These …
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