But these aims will be hard to achieve. Last year, Xi announced a slew of new regulations on the Chinese technology sector, with a goal of reigning in the power of this growing part of…
Monthly Archives For October 2022
China’s economic development remains a ‘top priority,’ says Morgan Stanley
Robin Xing of the financial services firm says that’s despite “some increased mentioning of security” at the 20th Party Congress of the Chinese Communist Party.
China congress: Beijing delays key economic figures as leaders meet
According to an updated NBS calendar, publication of several key economic indictors, including third quarter gross domestic product (GDP), had been “postponed”. A new date for the release of the …
COVID-19 in China: Nearly one million people locked down near iPhone factory in China
The lockdown affected around one million residents of the Zhengzhou district. All the residents were ordered to stay at home starting Monday.
METALS-Copper falls as China firm zero-COVID stance fans demand worries
Copper prices fell on Tuesday, on worries that China’s determination to stick with its strict COVID-19 rules could dampen economic growth and demand for metals. Oct 18 (Reuters) – Copper prices fell …
Study explores the effect of COVID-19 on platelet function
A new study posted in the pre-print server bioRxiv* aimed to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on platelet proteome and relate the functional responses of platelets and the formation of …
High hopes for Covid-19 nasal vaccines despite ‘disappointing’ trial
By entering the body the same way as the virus, these aim to build immunity in the mucous membrane, that lines the nose and mouth …
China’s EV giant BYD sees Q3 profit more than quadrupling, shares jump
BYD Co , China’s biggest electric car maker, said it expects third-quarter net profit to more than quadruple due to robust sales and a better product mix – a forecast that sent its shares surging.
Europe’s power players need to tread carefully with Beijing visits
Fergus Hunter is an analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. Among the go-to phrases peppered throughout the diatribes of Beijing’s wolf warrior diplomats is that countries are “playing …
Column: China to keep more LNG, but still buy less than last winter: Russell
China’s inadvertent support for global liquefied natural gas (LNG) markets is likely drawing to a close, as the world’s second-biggest buyer of the fuel cuts back on re-selling unneeded cargoes.
COVID-19 in Shanghai: 15 local infections, 28 imported patients
The city reported one locally transmitted confirmed case, 14 local asymptomatic infections, one imported confirmed case and 27 imported asymptomatic infections for Monday, said the Shanghai Health …
China’s 20th Communist Party Congress: What you need to know
Xi opened the week-long, twice-a-decade session with a speech touting China’s fight against COVID-19, the party’s safeguarding of national security, maintaining social stability, protecting people’s …
No Special Debt-Rescheduling Deal with China, Pakistan Finance Minister Says
Despite Pakistan’s struggling economy, its finance minister will consider renegotiating debt with other countries …
