Yet the two Baltic states’ decision to withdraw will not harm the overall China-CEEC cooperation mechanism. In fact, the exit of Estonia and Latvia can be used as an opportunity to accelerate the …
Monthly Archives For August 2022
China Steps Up Soybean Buying From US, Brazil as Prices Fall
China, the world’s biggest soybean buyer, is stepping up imports to meet rising demand ahead of a seasonally strong period for consumption.Most Read from BloombergJapan to Allow Non-Guided Group Tours …
China’s Guangzhou, Shenzhen tighten COVID-19 curbs as parts of north join in
BEIJING: Parts of China’s southern city of Guangzhou imposed COVID-19 curbs on Wednesday (Aug 31), joining the tech hub of Shenzhen in battling flare-ups, fuelling uncertainty over commerce and daily …
Counter-terrorism forum in Beijing eyes int’l cooperation, smart weaponry
Great Wall-2022 International Forum on Counter-terrorism in Beijing, capital of China. The forum, hosted by the Chinese People’s Armed Police Force, was held both online and offline in Beijing from …
Beijing ‘willing to help’ Sogavare extend his term in office
ASPI’s Michael Shoebridge says Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare wants to stay in power through “whatever means he has”. Mr Shoebridge said each time he has come to power it has been …
China Factories Hurt Amid Covid Disruptions, Heat Wave, Property Slump
Economic indicators show extreme weather and coronavirus-related lockdowns stifled Chinese manufacturing in August.
China’s real estate slump crimps earnings at China Resources Land, China Overseas Land and other developers
China Resources Land’s profit attributable to shareholders fell 19 per cent to 72.9 billion yuan, while revenue shrank 2 per cent to 121.04 billion yuan China Overseas’ interim profit fell 10 per cent …
Has the Crypto-crash Really Burst the High-end Watch Bubble?
Prices of certain models may have come tumbling down, but experts say the secondary market still has golden days ahead.
John Lee’s first visit to Guangzhou and Shenzhen cancelled amid pandemic fears, border-reopening talks to move online
The chief executive was earlier expected to meet mainland authorities to discuss cross-border travel arrangements.
Beijing Brushes Off Taiwan Drone Incursions, Says It’s ‘Chinese Drones Over Chinese Territory’
Chinese state-backed Global Times also ran a piece warning Taiwan to “think twice” before attacking a mainland drone.
China’s Xi set to secure historic third term at 2022 National People
Chinese President Xi Jinping is all but guaranteed a third term of leadership when the National People’s Congress convenes to seek a “modern socialist country.” …
Ardern’s Hot-and-Cold Approach to China Is Getting Harder to Follow
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has maintained a bipartisan consensus on New Zealand’s relationship with China, which was nurtured over decades by successive governments.
Making EVs without imports from China – 3 supply chain experts outline a strategy
Automaker GMC shows off its Hummer EVs at a plant in Detroit. Nic Antaya/Getty ImagesTwo electrifying moves in recent weeks have the potential to ignite electric vehicle demand in the United States.