Blizzard Entertainment will be suspending key games like World of Warcraft in China because it failed to reach an agreement with partner NetEase.
Monthly Archives For November 2022
Li Qiang will be China’s next premier and he is seen as market-friendly: Brookings’ Cheng Li
Cheng Li from the Brookings Institution talks about China’s economic priorities under President Xi Jinping’s third term.
Iron ore retreats on tempered optimism about China property stimulus
Iron ore has staged an epic rebound this month after the October sell-offs, fuelled largely by optimism that recent policy actions in China would boost demand for steel and its raw materials.
China’s Imports, Exports Will See Greater Pressure in Q4 – Commerce Ministry
China’s imports and exports will face greater pressure in the fourth quarter, due to insufficient external demand, commerce ministry spokesperson Shu Jueting told a news conference on Thursday. The …
Shenzhen midfielder Dai Weijun recovering well from shoulder injury
BEIJING, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) — Shenzhen FC midfielder Dai Weijun said he is steadily recovering from the shoulder injury he suffered last month. The 23-year-old player sustained shoulder dislocation and …
Shenzhen University wants another ‘10 like Tencent’s Pony Ma’ as China’s start-ups come under pressure from tech talent war
Shenzhen University principal Mao Junfa wants his institute to cultivate more entrepreneurs like the Tencent founder, but some are sceptical The remarks come amid China’s growing unease over headwinds …
China Says State of Relations With Canada Is Ottawa’s Responsibility
China’s foreign ministry on Thursday said the current state of relations between Beijing and Ottawa is Canada’s responsibility, a day after President Xi Jinping criticised Canadian Prime Minister …
China Is Slowly Moving Away From Covid Zero, Kevin Rudd Says
China is “crab-walking” toward the end of Covid Zero, said former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, who predicted the world’s No. 2 economy will make major changes in the strategy by the middle of …
What’s next for luxury brands in China after the 20th Party Congress? ‘Common prosperity’, continuing zero-Covid and rising nationalism – what they could mean
Luxury brands have had to slash forecasts for their 2022 China sales after a rocky year. Are things looking any better after the 20th Party Congress? China’s middle class has seen its willingness to …
Asian benchmarks mostly decline amid lingering China worries
Asian shares mostly declined Thursday amid concerns about the impact of China’s “zero-COVID” strategy mixed with hopes for economic activity and tourism returning to normal. Benchmarks fell in Tokyo, …
Blizzard will suspend World of Warcraft in China because of licensing dispute
Blizzard will suspend games in China because it can’t reach an agreement with its licensing and publishing partner NetEase, it said in a press release. World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, Overwatch 2, …
COLUMN-China boosting crude inventories even as refining, fuel exports gain: Russell
China’s refineries added to crude oil stockpiles in October even as they increased their processing rates and boosted fuel exports to take advantage of high prices for refined products in Asian …
China’s NetEase tumbles after ending 14-year gaming deal with Blizzard
Blizzard Entertainment said on Thursday it will no longer offer games such as ‘World of Warcraft’ and ‘Hearthstone’ in China from next year once its deal with NetEase ends, prompting shares in the …
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