China’s security state is increasingly devoting vast resources to policing the private lives of socially active people with views it deems problematic.
Monthly Archives For June 2022
China’s slowdown
The easing of restrictions has boosted luxury stocks in Europe. However, the lockdowns are going to leave economic scars. «The shutdowns have …
China’s Strict Covid Policies Likely to Deter Future Hotel Investment
Here are some excerpts from the Daily Lodging Report during the past week. If you’re not a subscriber, you should be.
Global shares up, China trading closed for national holiday
Global shares rose Friday amid mixed signs for investors such as rising energy prices and COVID-19 restrictions easing in China.
Papua New Guinea PM warns opposition not to ‘play politics’ with China visit
Papua New Guinea’s prime minister warned the opposition not to “play politics” with the visit of China’s foreign minister amid an election campaign, noting China is a major trade partner and the …
Is China’s assertiveness, Ukraine war behind pacifist Japan’s policy change to allow the export of heavy arms?
Pacific, and the war in Ukraine were factors for policy change, but the primary aim is to provide a shot in the arm to Japan’s developing domestic defence industry.
US’ Law Banning Imports From China’s Xinjiang To Take Effect From June 21; China Reacts
The US has long accused the People’s Republic of China (PRC) of forced labour, mass sterilisations, ethnic cleansing of Uyghurs at the concentration camps.
China leverages financial toolbox to spur domestic demand
Faced with resurgences of COVID-19 and external uncertainties, China is maneuvering monetary and fiscal policies to spur domestic demand. A State Council circular released on Tuesday specified …
Financial institution discusses China’s Meituan earnings for the first three months of 2022
Natalie Wu of Haitong International Securities Group explains what’s behind the food delivery company’s increase in revenue.
Coronavirus: China’s ‘no jab, no insurance’ notice for over-60s blamed on misreading of policy
No such policy is in force and community officials have no right to suspend insurance benefits, local government says.
Amazon is closing its Kindle store in China
Amazon is shutting down its Kindle bookstore in China, marking another retreat by a Western tech giant in the world’s second biggest economy.
Despite inflation, lockdowns in China and ‘flat’ phone market, Qualcomm continues to grow: CEO
CEO Cristiano Amon told Fox Business that strict lockdowns in China have affected his business more than inflation, but Qualcomm has continued to grow.
Asian shares rise, China trading closed for national holiday
Asian shares rose Friday amid mixed signs for investors such as rising energy prices and COVID-19 restrictions easing in China. Trading was closed in China for the Dragon Boat Festival, a national …
