Despite US curbs on China, SMIC is said to have advanced its semiconductor production technology by two generations.
Monthly Archives For August 2022
China’s top leadership vows to give ‘green light’ to a batch of tech deals in sign of policy relaxation
China’s top leadership has announced that it would give “the green light” to a number of pending technology investment deals, sending a policy signal that Beijing is ready to encourage certain …
It’ll be very difficult to rebuild confidence in China’s property sector: Financial research firm
Sandra Chow of CreditSights discusses property developer Evergrande’s debt crisis, and says there’s “no clarity … on what the true liabilities of the company are.” …
China sticking with ‘dynamic zero-Covid’ strategy because it’s best for the country
Covid’ strategy, quarantine rules in Hong Kong and Novak Djokovic’s obligations as a role model Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us …
China’s foreign businesses adapt by looking inward for talent as zero-Covid keeps expats away
Even in cities without major coronavirus lockdowns, including Hong Kong, ‘trust issues’ are rife among foreigners, and the main concern is often their children Foreign business groups say firms want …
New Zealand PM calls on China to help end Russia-Ukraine war
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday urged China to oppose Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and “use its access and influence to help bring an end to the conflict.” Ardern, speaking at the …
Nancy Pelosi risks provoking Beijing’s wrath and a war the US cannot afford if she visits Taiwan
Nancy Pelosi has made a career of antagonising the Chinese regime, beginning with her visit to Tiananmen Square two years after the 1989 massacre of pro-democracy demonstrators.
China’s Bauxite Imports Plummeted 2.56 Million mt MoM in June
Customs data showed that China imported 9.42 million mt of bauxite in June, down 21.4% MoM and 7.1% YoY. The figure was down a staggering 2.56 million mt from that in May and failed to…
China’s Bauxite Imports Plummeted 2.56 Million mt MoM in June
Customs data showed that China imported 9.42 million mt of bauxite in June, down 21.4% MoM and 7.1% YoY. The figure was down a staggering 2.56 million mt from that in May and failed to…
China’s Rebound Remains Fragile as Manufacturing, Property Slump
China’s factory activity unexpectedly contracted in July while property sales continued to shrink, highlighting the fragility of the economy’s recovery amid sporadic Covid outbreaks and adding to …
China’s Rebound Remains Fragile as Manufacturing, Property Slump
China’s factory activity unexpectedly contracted in July while property sales continued to shrink, highlighting the fragility of the economy’s recovery amid sporadic Covid outbreaks and adding to …
China reports 393 new Covid-19 cases for July 31 compared to 541 day earlier
China reported 393 new coronavirus cases for July 31, of which 84 were symptomatic and 309 were asymptomatic, the National Health Commission said on Monday (Aug 1). That compared with 541 new cases a …
China ‘Gamechanger’ Derivatives Law Is Latest Bid to Open Market
A regulatory breakthrough is expected to slash costs for investors trading over-the-counter derivatives in China, the latest step in opening up the nation’s capital markets to foreign investors.Most …
