China exported more refined zinc than it imported in April for the first time since 2014. The country’s imports collapsed over the first four months of this year with exports rising despite a 15% …
Monthly Archives For May 2022
The Crypto Report: Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to rebound on relief rally
Bitcoin and Ethereum continued to rebound and enjoy some much-needed respite as China’s plans to lift COVID-19 restrictions sent positive waves through the global economy. Bitcoin edged cautiously …
China’s Pacific Islands investment ambitions put on hold for now, but if U.S. doesn’t make a move, Beijing will be back
Beijing’s top diplomat is headed home without the comprehensive economic and security agreements he’d hoped for. But if the U.S. doesn’t step up, he’ll be back.
The Rising Costs of China’s Zero-COVID Policy
China’s zero-COVID approach to the pandemic might be coming up against its limit as the country’s economy has begun to suffer significantly.
Test case Zambia exposes China’s rookie status on debt relief – sources
China’s lack of experience with tricky debt restructurings and slow coordination among its public lenders is holding up debt relief for Zambia, a test case for the top emerging market creditor, three …
China Serves Oil Bulls Some Good News
China’s purchasing managers’ index rose to … the news that the EU had agreed to phase out almost all Russian oil imports by the end of the year. China has been the biggest beneficiary of…
China to Airdrop $30 Million of Digital Yuan to Revive Locked Down Economy
The Chinese Government is set to distribute $30 million worth of digital yuan in the Shenzhen district. The Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Commerce, along with a local banks, is working on a plan to …
Luxury brands breath sigh of relief as China eases restrictions
Luxury brands are breathing a sigh of relief as China’s strict Covid restrictions are set to ease. Europe’s stock exchanges responded positively.
Next Hong Kong leader says city must work harder at COVID-19
Hong Kong’s incoming chief executive, John Lee, said Tuesday the city still has to work hard at controlling the coronavirus and boosting vaccination rates. Lee, who returned home after meeting with …
Beijing restaurants find new ways to survive outbreak
Beijing has suspended dine-in services as part of efforts to contain a COVID-19 outbreak. Many restaurants have changed strategy to stay in business. Cao Bing reports.
China Mobile: Better Way To Approach China
China Mobile is the biggest telecommunications provider in China. Check out why I think the investment in China Mobile is definitely not for everyone.
Merck says it plans to open a semiconductor base in China
Germany’s Merck KGaA said on Tuesday it had signed a contract to open a semiconductor base in the Chinese city of Zhangjiagang, describing it as its largest single electronic technology investment in …
The Download: Abortion clinic surveillance, and China’s economic slowdown
Wade that will—if a leaked draft version of the opinion holds—end federal protection for abortion access across the US. If that happens, it will have far-reaching consequences for millions of people.