Beijing will establish a scientific monitoring and warning system for epidemic control and prevention, a senior official in Beijing said on Monday. Yin Yong, the acting mayor of Beijing, said the city …
Monthly Archives For January 2023
China’s electronic money revolution could shake the almighty $US
America has ‘exorbitant privilege’ from the currency that the world uses. But will it fall behind as China leads the charge to digital money?
GLOBAL TIMES ONLINE: Shenzhen holds activities to celebrate venture capital day
SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Various activities were held to celebrate the Venture Capital Day of Shenzhen in Futian District, Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, on Jan. 8, …
Beijing Seen Muzzling Its ‘Wolf Warrior’ Diplomacy
Beijing adopted a harsher tone in its diplomatic speeches as bilateral relations between the US and China worsened due to t …
Beijing vows retaliation against any country with virus travel bans
The Chinese government says it will take reciprocal measures against all countries that impose ‘discriminatory’ screening of Chinese travellers because of COVID-19. This may include Australia.
Beijing suspends visas for South Korean, Japanese visitors after travel restrictions
China is suspending visas for South Koreans to come to the country, in apparent response to Seoul’s COVID testing requirements for Chinese travelers.
China central bank steps up short-term liquidity injection ahead of long holiday
China’s central bank ramped up a liquidity injection on Wednesday, offering fresh funds to the banking system for the first time this year to help meet seasonal cash demand before the long holidays.
China stops issuing visas for travelers from S. Korea, Japan in retaliation for COVID restrictions
China has stopped issuing short-term visas in South Korea and Japan as “reciprocal measures,” citing “discriminatory entry restrictions” against the nation. Due to concerns regarding the recent surge …
Exports down 0.9 pct during first 10 days of Jan.
By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, Jan. 11 (Yonhap) — South Korea’s exports slipped 0.9 percent on-year in the first 10 days of January, data showed Wednesday, as demand for chips and precision machinery …
Alibaba, Fosun, Blue Moon among 21 private companies touting China’s economy on unprecedented state-TV showcase
Show airing on CCTV features rare appearances by top executives discussing their confidence in China’s economic prospects The show is seen as a clear sign of Beijing’s determination to revive …
There’s no going back for China, says Alger Capital’s Ankur Crawford
Ankur Crawford, Alger Capital, joins ‘Closing Bell’ to discuss the reopening happening in China and the impact it could have on the region and the global economy.
China’s consumption gains steam as shopping, tourism, catering rebound
People shop at a commercial complex transformed from an old thermal power plant in north China’s Tianjin, Jan. 1, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua] Though the Spring Festival is still a few days away, shopping …
800-year-old royal temple ruins unearthed in Beijing. Take a look at the items found
Centuries ago, the emperor and empress of China graced the halls of a riverside temple for ritual ceremonies, trusting the building as a royal archive. Centuries later, the temple ruins still boast of …
