Although facing stiff competition from Western brands and changing consumer demands, the Korean beauty (known as ‘K-beauty’) market is forecast to reach $13.9 blilion by 2027 …
Monthly Archives For July 2022
UN expects India to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023
The two most populous regions in the world are both in Asia, according to the U.N.’s World Population Prospects 2022 report.
China ready with avocado exports audit, says agency
The Chinese crops agency has concluded the audit of Kenya’s avocado and pack houses, raising hopes of Kenyan farmers and plantations starting exports to the lucrative Asian market soon.The Kenya Plant …
Beijing set to resume on-site sporting events after a month, as China’s top soccer league ready to embrace spectators again
Beijing will resume hosting on-site sporting events starting Tuesday, a month after they were suspended due to gathering outbreaks. Sports events with less than 1,000 people (including staff and …
Brands Apologize Quickly to China Consumers, Except on Xinjiang
And while consumer brands all face the same complex operating environment in China, how they get out of hot water differs depending on the issue, according to the research by the Swedish National …
About 30 million people face Covid-19 pandemic curbs in China: Report
The nation reported 352 new cases for Sunday, with the daily figure hovering over 300 for the past week, the highest level since late May …
Richard Marles appears to snub Beijing’s demands in speech where he praises ‘no more important partner’ than United States
Defence Minister Richard Marles has appeared to rebuff Beijing’s demands to rebuild its fractured relationship with Australia during a speech in Washington.
The Four Lists China Wants the U.S. to Work On in Order to Improve Ties
“We hope the U.S. side can take China’s lists seriously,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Bank Protests in China
Chinese protests over frozen funds. Security forces attacked as many as a thousand protesters who were trying to withdraw their money from four rural banks in Henan Province this …
Blockchain beyond cryptocurrency: A revolution in information management and international security
Public attention on blockchain is currently centered on the erratic fluctuation of cryptocurrency, overshadowing other potential use-cases that can have significant impact on global security, …
China: Wuhan student diagnosed with cholera, no other cases found
A case of cholera was reported in Central China’s Hubei Province on Monday but local officials say the patient has greatly improved and no other cases were found, official media reported.
Security Forces in China Attack Bank Customers Protesting Frozen Funds
As many as a thousand demonstrators had gathered in front of the Zhengzhou, China, branch of the country’s national bank to demand their money back after it was frozen by authorities amid allegations …
US China Policy: A Perilous Arms Race Instead of Waging Critical Cooperation
“The forces for muscular peace and cooperation must show there is an alternative path to secure the common interests of the two nations.” …