China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is visiting the South Pacific with a 20-person delegation this week in a display of Beijing’s growing military and diplomatic presence in the region.
Monthly Archives For May 2022
What deals is China pursuing in the Pacific and why is everyone so worried?
China’s foreign minister is embarking on a grand tour of Pacific nations amid western concerns about Beijing’s ambitions for the region …
China’s real estate renovation is too cosmetic
China’s ailing property sector is proving to be a tough repair job. The sluggish economy and pandemic-related lockdowns have only increased the degree of difficulty. Policymakers are digging deeper …
China’s Economic Slump Shows No Signs of Bottoming Out in May
China’s economy remained deep in a slump in May as lockdowns continued to weigh on activity, and as the threat of omicron and expanded restrictions dampened sentiment. Most Read from BloombergFed Saw …
Beijing residents seek respite in urban outdoors
STORY: Local resident Teng Fei was picnicking with his family.“I think day-to-day life in this city, regardless of whether you’re young or old, has felt rather depressed and dull with the recent …
China offers South Pacific nations security, free trade agreements
China has put forward plans to dramatically expand security and economic cooperation with South Pacific nations, in what one regional leader called a thinly veiled effort to lock them into “Beijing’s …
China reports 545 new COVID cases on May 25 vs 590 a day earlier
China reported 545 new coronavirus cases on May 25, of which 130 were symptomatic and 415 were asymptomatic, the National Health Commission said on Thursday. That compares with 590 new cases a day …
The British weapons expert cosying up to China
Here was one of Britain’s foremost weapons experts chairing a prestigious, two-day conference devoted to exploring new ways of making arms more deadly. But the packed conference hall, its walls lined …
China Temporarily Bans Four Brazilian Beef Plants
China has temporarily suspended beef imports from four Brazilian slaughterhouses, two operated by JBS SA and two by Marfrig. The Chinese government did not detail the reasons for the beef plants it …
Airbnb leaves China amid ongoing lockdowns
Airbnb has decided to shut down its business in China as the country shows no sign of ending its pandemic lockdowns.
Beijing reports 36 new symptomatic COVID cases for May 25, 9 asymptomatic cases
China’s capital Beijing recorded 36 new symptomatic coronavirus cases for May 25, down from 41 a day earlier, the government said on Thursday.
China turns a blind eye to labour violations to spur economy
Local governments across China are turning a blind eye to labour violations in an attempt to boost the economy by helping struggling businesses. Dozens of cities and provinces hav …
How China Is Seeking to Revive a $2.4 Trillion Property Market
China is stepping up efforts to salvage the residential property market as consumer and business confidence has been battered by lockdowns.
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