As the United States steps up its diplomatic efforts in Africa ahead of a December leaders summit, China is pushing back against claims of Chinese “debt traps” for African nations made by Linda …
Monthly Archives For August 2022
China’s exports on the up but outlook is cloudy as global growth cools
China’s export growth unexpectedly picked up speed in July, offering an encouraging boost to the economy as it struggles to recover from a Covid-induced slump.
Chinese smartphone brands see declines in 2Q22, says DIGITIMES Research
China-based smartphone brands saw their combined shipments slip 5.2% sequentially and 4.6% on year to come to around 150 million units in the second quarter of 2022, according to figures from …
Chinese war games expected to boost support for Taiwan’s government as anti-Beijing sentiment hardens
Political analysts say even the more mainland-friendly parties such as the KMT will be forced to change their stance to stay in tune with public opinion.
Beijing sends more warships, aircraft toward Taiwan after Pelosi visit
China continued its large-scale military exercises around Taiwan on Sunday, sending dozens of warships and military aircraft into the region, including 22 that crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, …
Beijing cyclists take to the road in numbers
Luo Xue, 31, an experienced cyclist who runs a bike workshop in Beijing, said the number of cyclists in China has soared in the past two years. “I don’t even have time for a full…
China reports 940 new COVID cases for Aug 7 vs 868 a day earlier
China reported 940 new COVID-19 infections for Aug. 7, of which 380 were symptomatic and 560 were asymptomatic, the National Health Commission said on Monday.
Oil slides amid recession fears, slow recovery in China imports
Oil prices dropped on Monday, hovering near multi-month lows, as recession fears hurt demand outlook and data pointed to a slow recovery in China’s crude imports last month.
Soft Start Predicted For China Stock Market
(RTTNews) – The China stock market has climbed higher in two straight sessions, gathering almost 65 points or 2 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite Index now rests just above the 3,225 …
Uncertainty lingers as China drills in Taiwan scheduled to end
STORY: A game of cat and mouse on the high seas.Chinese and Taiwanese warships sailed at close quarters in the Taiwanese Strait on Sunday, as unprecedented Chinese military exercises – launched in …
China conducts 4th straight day of military drills around Taiwan after Pelosi visit to island: report
Taiwan has indicated it will push back against China’s aggressions with its own live-fire drills, including snipers, helicopters and a mix of combat and armored vehicles.
Apple asks suppliers in Taiwan to label products as made in China – report
Nikkei says firm wants components bound for mainland to now comply with longstanding Beijing rule …
Pelosi’s ‘reckless’ Taiwan visit deepens US-China rupture – why did she go?
The speaker insisted she was promoting democracy but critics suggest a last hurrah before she loses the gavel in November …
