What began as a leisurely escape to Sanya on China’s Hainan Island has become a travel nightmare for tens of thousands of holidaymakers, who are trapped in a lockdown imposed to curb a Covid outbreak.
Monthly Archives For August 2022
China to resume military drills off Taiwan after shelving US talks
Anti-submarine attack and sea raid exercises begin, as Beijing maintains pressure on Taiwan’s defences …
China’s Military Drills and Other Tensions With Taiwan, Explained
China’s military announced new exercises near Taiwan, a day after concluding four days of drills that simulated a blockade of the island.
China drafts rules on use of self-driving vehicles for public transport
SHANGHAI, Aug 8 (Reuters) – China should adopt autonomous vehicles in passenger transport with care, the country’s Ministry of Transportation said in drafted rules to regulate the self-driving …
China’s military modernization spurs growth for state-owned enterprises
What’s the state of China’s defense-industrial base, and which specific sectors are seeing increasing business?
‘We are not scared’: Taiwan’s foreign minister says island will stand up to ‘more serious’ China threats
China’s threat to Taiwan is “more serious than ever,” but the island will stand firm to protect its freedom and democracy — including by welcoming those who support it, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister …
China drills show Beijing is developing the ability to strangle Taiwan, experts say
China’s military exercises show Beijing doesn’t need to invade Taiwan to control it — rather it can strangle the self-ruled island, cutting it off from the outside world, Chinese and American …
China Recalibrated: Why Luxury Must Consider Changing Their Global Game
Daniel Langer argues that labels should consider expanding to regions like the Middle East and Africa to achieve a more balanced global revenue structure.
China’s Hainan Expands COVID Lockdowns to Quell Outbreak
The outbreak is the province’s biggest since the virus was first reported in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in late 2019 …
China posts record $101 billion trade surplus but export boom could fade
China’s export sector delivered robust growth in July, providing much-need support for the world’s second largest economy that is almost certain to miss its GDP target this year.
Explainer-What to watch out for as talks on U.S.-China audit deal drag on
As talks between Beijing and Washington in search of a resolution drag on, U.S. regulators and politicians have been ratcheting up calls for a resolution, hammering out a message to China that time is …
China’s Trade Surplus Hits Record, but Slowdown Risks Remain
China’s surprisingly strong export growth in July lifted its trade surplus to another record and provided some much-needed economic support, but the country will still have to find ways to keep its …
China’s yuan subdued despite strong exports, yield gap widens
China’s yuan was largely flat on Monday, with support from strong export data over the weekend countered by growing expectations of more aggressive U.S. monetary tightening. SHANGHAI, Aug 8 (Reuters) …
