In the case of the US and China, each questions the other’s ability to drive trains. History offers us little hope that looming trainwrecks will organically resolve themselves. When it comes to Joe …
Monthly Archives For July 2022
China commentator warns of ‘shocking military response’ if Pelosi visits Taiwan
The US is facing fierce backlash from Beijing over a proposed visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self-governing island of Taiwan. CNN’s Beijing correspondent Selina Wang explains.
HESS: Putin doesn’t fit with China’s plans for an alternative global financial order
For Russian President Vladimir Putin, his invasion of Ukraine is not only an attempt to subdue, and possibly destroy, the Ukrainian nation.
China says it is tracking its out-of-control rocket amid fears it could drop anywhere on Earth
China is tracking an out-of-control rocket that is set to fall to Earth in the coming days, it has said. Since then, it has begun falling back down to Earth – with even China seemingly…
What’s Next for China’s Economy?
Shanghai is China’s chief port city. The central government ordered lockdowns there in April. China’s economy grew close to 10% per year from 2003 to 2010, World Bank data show. Annual growth …
Thailand’s exports rise 11.9 pct in June
Thailand’s exports rose 11.9 percent year on year in June, driven by increasing global demand and a weakening baht, commerce ministry data showed on Wednesday. The value of the exports totaled 26.55 …
Australian export wine markets emerge in wake of China tariff increase
The Australian wine industry is finding positives after tariffs put an end to a boom in China. But an industry leader says losing a massive market is not the biggest problem producers face.
Candidates for Next British Prime Minister Pledge Tough Stance on China
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and former Chancellor Rishi Sunak final two candidates in race to succeed Boris Johnson …
Wuhan Enters Another Lockdown as Rest of World Pretends Covid-19 Pandemic Is Over
China has been accused of covering up the real number of infections, but ironically it’s the U.S. that no longer tests like it used to.
China’s Wuhan seafood market likely cause of Covid-19 outbreak, find studies
A set of compelling evidence has once again emerged which backs the claims that Wuhan’s Huanan seafood and wildlife market was at the centre of the Covid-19 outbreak that has so far claimed over 6…
China will focus on addressing ‘unbalanced and incomplete’ development in next five years – Xi
China must focus on addressing the problem of “unbalanced and incomplete development” in the next five years, Chinese President Xi Jinping told senior leaders this week.
Exports to China rise 31% in H1
TEHRAN – The value of Iran’s non-oil exports to China reached $4.081 billion in the first six months of 2022, registering a 31-percent rise year on year, according to the data released by China’s …
China’s Biggest Builder Sells Stock as Liquidity Crunch Worsens
China’s biggest developer is pulling out all the stops to ensure it can service its debt, an indication that the industry’s year-long liquidity crunch is worsening even as policymakers pledge support.
