While there’s no clear evidence yet of a dangerous new variant emerging, cases are surging, and that carries risks for both China and the world.
Monthly Archives For January 2023
Philippine leader emphasizes economic ties on visit to China
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is pushing for closer economic ties on a visit to China that seeks to sidestep territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
China allows four firms to resume coal imports from Australia, sources say
The partial easing of the coal import ban comes after the Australian and Chinese foreign ministers met last month seeking to reset the frosty diplomatic relations between the two nations …
As COVID-19 cases escalate in China, the U.S. is implementing strict requirements for Chinese travelers to enter the U.S.
Mere weeks after China eased up on harsh COVID-19 restriction measures, virus cases in the country escalated quickly. © Andy Wong, Associated Press A man pushes an elderly woman
New Push for COVID Tests for China Flights as Cases Soar Slammed by Airlines
Kim Hong Ji/ReutersThe global lobbying group for international air travel is siding with Beijing over harsh new COVID restrictions on flights originating in China. The International Air Transport Association said the “knee-jerk reinstatement” of measures…
Tennis-WTA says return to China will require resolution to Peng case
The return of WTA tournaments to China in 2023 will hinge on a resolution to the Peng Shuai issue, with the governing body of the women’s game telling Reuters on Wednesday it had still not…
China COVID outbreak stokes global worries as Beijing rallies citizens
People wearing protective masks cross a street as China returns to work despite continuing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreaks in Shanghai, China 3, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song
China central bank says it will keep liquidity reasonably ample in 2023
China’s central bank said on Wednesday it will use various policy tools to keep liquidity reasonably ample in 2023 and take steps to lower financing costs for companies.The People’s Bank of China will …
China allows 4 firms to resume Aussie coal imports
The partial easing of the coal import ban comes after the Australian and Chinese foreign ministers met last month seeking to reset the frosty diplomatic relations between the two nations. The National …
Former Fed chair Alan Greenspan warned a US recession is on its way and slammed failed crypto exchange FTX in a recent Q&A. Here are the 10 best quotes.
Alan Greenspan said a US recession is coming, warned against a Federal Reserve pivot, and called a war between China and Taiwan a potential “black swan” event in a recent investment commentary. The …
Alibaba Spinoff Ant Group Wins Key Regulatory Nod for Consumer Loan Business
The green light Ant has received for its consumer loan capitalization plan is more important than the details themselves. This is Ant, after all, which in November 2020 had the wo …
China allows four firms to resume Aussie coal imports
China’s state planner has allowed three central government-backed utilities and its top steelmaker to resume coal imports from Australia, the first such …
Nigeria: China Tops Nigeria’s Import in Q2 2022, As India Leads Export
Data from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has shown that China topped Nigeria’s major import trade in second-quarter Q2, 2021 on the import trade list. The data further showed that China …
