Xi Jinping is unlikely to abandon his “old friend” Vladimir Putin, even as the Russian leader’s decision to send thousands more troops to Ukraine and his nuclear threats strain Beijing’s “no limits” …
Monthly Archives For September 2022
Direct Conflict With Nuclear Powers Russia, China ‘Possible’—U.S. Commander
Admiral Charles A. Richard warned China and Russia could escalate to any level of violence, and the U.S. must be prepared.
Fu Zhenghua: China’s ex-justice minister jailed for corruption
China’s former justice minister Fu Zhenghua, who spearheaded several corruption-fighting campaigns, has been jailed for bribery. Fu pleaded guilty in July to accepting 117 million yuan ($14.7m; $16.5m …
China says U.S. EV subsidy rules suspected of violating WTO rules
China said the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act is suspected of violating the WTO rules and will adopt measures to safeguard its legitimate rights when necessary, the commerce ministry spokesperson Shu …
China’s Lipstick King reappears, months after Tiananmen ‘tank cake’ row
Celebrity livestreamer Li Jiaqi returns to screen after nearly four months of silence following a broadcast showcasing a tank-shaped dessert …
UN Latest: China Stands by Russia; Zelenskiy Wants Weapons
China backed Russia’s role in the United Nations as leaders from around the world decried the Kremlin at a session of the General Assembly for its war in Ukraine, which the leaders of France and…
US bank chiefs commit to China exit if Taiwan is attacked
The chief executives of the three largest US banks by assets made the commitments at a hearing of the committee on financial services at the House of Representatives.
US Agency Broke Into China’s Telecom Networks, State Media Says
US intelligence agents gained control of parts of China’s telecommunications network after hacking into a government-funded university, a prominent state-backed newspaper reported, issuing Beijing’s …
Column: Despite weak crude oil imports, China keeps building stockpiles: Russell
One of the features of the crude oil market this year has been China’s weak imports and faltering exports of refined fuels.
Media registration opens for 5th China International Import Expo
Media registration for the fifth China International Import Expo (CIIE) will begin on Wednesday, announced the organizers.
China makes up 84 per cent of blockchain applications worldwide, state official says, but only a fifth are approved
An official at China’s industry regulator did not give a timeline for the figure, but he touted blockchain’s advantage in service integration The comments show Beijing’s continued commitment to …
Hong Kong’s share of Asian IPOs slumps to over 2-decade low
Hong Kong’s share of regional initial public offerings (IPO) has shrunk to the lowest in more than 2 decades despite a recent pickup in deals, costing the financial hub its position as one of Asia’s…
Chinese envoys help plan likely visits to Beijing by French and German leaders
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in separate November trips, the first by European leaders in three years due …
