With youth unemployment high, millions will take this month’s Civil Service exam. But for those who get jobs, the reality can be monotonous work that blurs the line with personal lives.
Monthly Archives For January 2023
Why China’s Economy Faces a Perilous Road to Recovery
Years of lockdowns took a brutal toll on businesses. Now, the rapid spread of Covid after a chaotic reopening has deprived them of workers and customers.
China Box Office Drops To $4.4B In 2022 Amid Covid Swings, Lack Of Product
China’s box office in 2022 dropped 36% versus 2021, reaching approximately RMB 30B ($4.35B). According to China.org, citing figures from the China Film Administration, 85% of the 2022 revenue was …
Companies can ‘hire’ a virtual person for about $14k a year in China
From customer service to the entertainment industry, businesses in China are paying up big bucks for virtual employees.
Qatar to require negative Covid tests for passengers from China
Doha: The Ministry of Public Health announced the imposition of new requirements for all travelers (citizens, residents and visitors) coming from …
Marcos China trip seen to boost Philippine exports
President Marcos’ upcoming visit to China from Jan. 3 to 5 is seen boosting the potential of Philippine exports as it is seen to strengthen trade and investment relations between Manila and Beijing, …
Hong Kong property expected to recover on China border reopening, finance chief says
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said he is optimistic about the city’s economic prospects for this year and expects the local real estate market to rebound after the China border reopens. Read …
U.S seeks to stabilise ties with Beijing after China simulates attack on American Navy ships
The United States and China held talks amid rising tensions between the two sides. The U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, spoke to the incoming Chinese Foreign Minister, Qin Gang, over the phone …
Beijing’s interpretation of Hong Kong national security law likely to be a one-off, sources say
Sources say city’s leader and national security committee already have sufficient power to resolve disputes over use of foreign lawyers in sensitive cases But some experts warn Beijing’s ruling could …
From the unwinding of zero-Covid to economic recovery: What to watch in China in 2023
After a tumultuous end to a momentous and challenging year, China heads into 2023 with a great deal of uncertainty — and potentially a glimpse of light at the end of the pandemic tunnel.
Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s actual Covid count could be up to 200,000 daily, HKU expert says while arguing risks from reopening border with mainland China are small
Researchers make estimate based on 10,000 residents tested daily Virologist Jin Dongyan says with Covid already becoming endemic, imported infections from the mainland may not cause a feared surge in …
China marks 3-year anniversary of first COVID-19 cases with estimated 9,000 deaths per day
COVID-19 is surging to astronomical levels in Mainland China, an estimated 9,000 deaths a day and more than 250 million cases in a month, three years after the nation reported cases of pneumonia of un…
Xi Jinping estimates China’s 2022 GDP grew at least 4.4%. But Covid misery looms
China’s economy grew at least 4.4% in 2022, according to leader Xi Jinping, a figure much stronger than many economists had expected. But the current Covid wave may hobble growth in the months ahead.
