Strengthening the Role of African Sovereign Wealth Funds in the International Financial System: Interplay between Policy, Governance, and Sustainability At first sight they might seem like an odd …
Monthly Archives For August 2022
The Omicron Follies: Covid-19 Variant Names Offer a Lesson in Bad Branding
When the World Health Organization announced in May 2021 that it would start using letters of the Greek alphabet to designate Covid-19 variants of interest and concern, it hoped that the new labeling …
China finance ministry: Wang Dongwei becomes vice minister
China has appointed Wang Dongwei as one of its vice finance ministers, according to the finance ministry’s website on Thursday.
Why Beijing is banning imports of a popular brand of Taiwanese corn chips but not their microchips
China has blacklisted more than 2,000 Taiwan-made products in the wake of Nancy Pelosi’s visit, but the self-ruled island’s most important export — microchips — is not one of them.
Ambassador to China to stay on as business hopes for better relations
Australia’s ambassador in Beijing has had his term quietly extended, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers expressed concerns over China’s tough talk on Taiwan.
Chinese diplomat says Ukraine war portends Beijing’s victory over Taiwan
Russia’s war in Ukraine portends China’s victory in a war over Taiwan, according to Beijing’s top envoy in Moscow.
How Rising U.S.-China Tensions May Hurt Efforts to Fight Climate Change
“U.S.-China engagement on climate is sorely needed…to ensure that bilateral tensions do not irreparably harm the ability to reduce emissions” …
Illegal maps violating one-China principal seized by Chongqing Customs
Chongqing Customs officers recently seized a batch of illegal maps suspected of violating the one-China principal and further investigation is underway, the General Administration of Customs of China …
Understanding China’s Digital Economy: Policies, Opportunities, and Challenges
In this article, we look into China’s plans to develop its digital economy and the opportunities presented to foreign businesses.
China warns of resurgence of COVID-19 infections
China has warned of the repercussions of the resurgence of Covid-19 infections in neighboring countries on its efforts to curb and control the virus. Spokesperson for the National Health Commission …
China shuts down website for criticizing the government’s stance on traditional medicine to cure COVID-19
Authorities in China on Thursday shut down a website for criticizing the government’s stance in favor of using traditional medicine and other natural remedies to deal with the coronavirus. The …
The Bursting Chinese Housing Bubble Compounds Beijing’s Economic Woes
Home sales and prices are dropping in many cities across the country after rising for years, and the damage is spreading. ‘We’ve never seen a property market slowdown of this size and severity.’ …
Taiwan’s MAC Slams Chinese White Paper, Claims Beijing Paints ‘misleading Picture’
In a statement issued on August 10, Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council stated that the island nation and China are not subordinate to each other.
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