CHINA’S PRIVATE SECTOR is often summed up with a combination of four numbers: 60/70/80/90. Private firms contribute approximately 60% of China’s GDP, 70% of its innovative capacity, 80% of urban …
Monthly Archives For August 2022
China’s zero-Covid policy clouds economic outlook beyond third quarter, as Omicron finds a way
Every Chinese province has reported coronavirus infections in the past 10 days, but not all cases will result in excessively disruptive lockdowns China’s GDP growth could take a bigger hit, but it …
China’s Xi to begin historic third term with October coronation
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.” …
Taiwan Eyes HIMARS Rockets for Defense Against China
Ukrainian forces have used the U.S.-made multiple rocket launch system to devastating effect against Russian troops since June.
China’s Factories Hurt Amid Covid Disruptions, Heat Waves, Property Slump
Economic indicators show extreme weather and coronavirus-related lockdowns stifled Chinese manufacturing in August.
China’s Big Brand Baijiu-Makers Have a Toast-Worthy First Half
While continual Covid-19 outbreaks continue to make their mark on earnings season, one commodity is still raking in cash: top-shelf baijiu. By Caixin’s count, 19 listed manufacturers of the world’s …
Covid-19 in China: Guangzhou locks down residential areas and bans restaurant dining in one district
The southern city delayed the start of the school year and cut public transport services in Haizhu district after recording seven cases/ …
China’s Guangzhou tightens COVID-19 curbs; joins several of the biggest Chinese cities in battling flare-ups
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, but fuelling uncertainty over commerce and …
China’s Guangzhou tightens COVID curbs as parts of north join in
Parts of China’s southern city of Guangzhou imposed COVID-19 curbs on Wednesday, joining the tech hub of Shenzhen in battling flare-ups, but fuelling uncertainty over commerce and daily life in two of …
NBC wraps up modernized Neumeier version of ‘Little Mermaid’ in Beijing
A modernized, laconic version of the Danish fairy tale ballet The Little Mermaid wrapped up in the capital on Tuesday after a five-day run at the Beijing Tianqiao Theater. Multi-colored lights and …
Beijing finds returnee infected with COVID-19
Beijing health officials reported a local confirmed case of COVID-19 on Wednesday afternoon at a news conference. The case was found during community testing in Haidian district. The infected person, …
China has waived the debt of some African countries. But it’s not about refinancing
Wang Yi, Beijing’s most senior diplomat, promised extensive debt relief for some of the world’s poorest countries. The announcement was made at the ministerial meeting of the Forum for China Africa …
Taiwan fires at drones from China
Taiwan’s military fired warning shots at drones from China flying over its outposts just off the Chinese coastline, underscoring heightened tensions and …