Before I jump into our regular news roundup, I wanted to bring your attention to Zeekr, the premium electric car brand owned by China’s Geely Holdings. You might recall that about a month ago, Zeekr…
Monthly Archives For January 2023
China’s reopening story is the big tailwind for oil, says RBC’s Helima Croft
Helima Croft, RBC Capital Markets global head of commodity strategy, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss whether oil prices have factored in China’s reopening and more.
China wants more babies. Women want the right to say no.
With China’s population officially shrinking, many women say the government should offer better financial and career support to those who decide to have babies.
The Commodities Feed: Copper near seven-month high on China optimism
Copper was trading near a seven-month high amid continued optimism that China’s reopening from Covid lockdowns will boost demand for the red metal …
China’s financial aid to Pakistan, Nepal tool to reduce India’s influence in Indian Ocean region: Top IPS officers at key security meet
The papers underlined that China’s presence in Southeast and South Asia is no longer predominantly economic but involves a “greater, multidimensional effort” to enhance its posture and further its …
Coronavirus tally: China celebrates Lunar New Year to ring in Year of the Rabbit with COVID restrictions lifted
With most COVID restrictions lifted, China rang in the Lunar New Year on Sunday, with family gatherings and temple visits to mark the biggest …
Eight in 10 people in China caught Covid since early December, say officials
Reported death toll surges to 72,000 after zero-Covid restrictions lifted; some experts estimate 1m deaths …
Crypto News: Big Eyes Coin Hits $16.6 Million In Presale While Ethereum Surges 10% And BNB Plateaus
Big Eyes Coin will host an NFT collection on its platform, aiming to reach the top ten projects in the NFT market. Big Eyes Coin building on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain will benefit this goal,…
Latest Crypto News: AXS Token Rises 40%; Study Says 69% Of Investors Unfazed By Market Fall
Here are some latest developments from the crypto world. Gaming crypto token AXS has increased by almost 40 per cent to a four-month high of $13.94 on Monday, according to CoinDesk, a news site …
Comment: Why China’s car makers are streets ahead in race to develop electric vehicles
The auto sector could be the blueprint for the energy transition. In recent years, car companies have been hugely disrupted by a combination of regulation, innovation and changing consumer appetite.
Luxury Tour Operators Are Ready for a China Boost
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at three aspects of China’s tourism recovery: Cathay Pacific’s earnings, luxury tour operators, and concern over outbound travel sentiment. Luxury tour …
80% of people in China caught Covid since early December, say officials
Reported death toll surges to 72,000 after zero-Covid restrictions lifted; some experts estimate 1m deaths …
China faces major threat to semiconductor autonomy, as Japan and Netherlands Plans to Join the Ongoing Tech War
The US-China tech war is heating up with Japan and Netherlands all set to join hands with the US to stop the supply of essential semiconductor technology and resources to China. After months of …