China’s post-lockdown recovery, after taking a tragic human toll during reopening, is spurring some optimism. Last week, the International Monetary Fund raised China’s growth forecast to 5.2%, up from …
Monthly Archives For February 2023
With balloons, chip bans, and soaring trade, US and China maintain delicate waltz
China remains a huge export market for U.S. businesses in various … Beijing to purchasing an additional $200 billion in U.S. goods), but the disparity between imports and exports was simply too …
China tightens requirements on classifying banks’ asset risks
China on Saturday tightened risk management requirements on banks, requiring them to classify financial-asset risks in a timely and prudent manner, in a bid to better assess lenders’ credit risks.
Tim Hortons Gobbles Up Popeyes In China
TH International will take over operation of the Popeyes fried chicken chain in China from the brand’s owner, Restaurant Brands International.
16 Most Valuable Cigarette Brands in the World
The world’s largest transnational tobacco companies are known as the Big 4, which include Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM), British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:BTI), Japan Tobacco Inc.
China’s adjustment of COVID-19 response to boost global growth in 2023: Goldman Sachs
China’s adjustment of its COVID-19 pandemic response will not only speed up its own economic recovery, but also boost global economic growth, said a report issued by Goldman Sachs Research on Friday.
China’s auto import volume, value fall in 2022
The three types of vehicles accounted for 93.5 percent of China’s total auto imports. In December, auto import volume fell 7.2 percent from November but grew 6.6 percent from a year ago. Import value …
China is doing far worse than balloons
My theory is that this is a case of operating for the sake of operating, a common sin in the intelligence business. Spies like to spy … It was an exciting and sexy project that…
China accuses the US of lying to the world about spy surveillance aircraft
Beijing has ramped up its rhetoric toward the United States in the wake of the U.S. Air Force shooting down a Chinese aircraft capable of surveillance.
China cranking up political espionage, German official tells newspaper
The head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency fears that China is expanding its spy activities against Berlin, he said in a newspaper interview published on Saturday, adding that Beijing was focusing increasingly on political espionage.
UPDATE 2-China Jan new bank loans jump more than expected to record 4.9 trln yuan
China needs strong credit recovery to pave way for economic rebound Jan new loans 4.9 trln yuan vs f’cast 4.00 trln yuan Jan TSF 5.98 trln yuan, vs f’cast 5.4 trln yuan C.bank pledges to…
Arthur Cyr: Beijing’s balloon and practical Asia realities
The large balloon launched by China, which drifted at a leisurely pace over North America until shot down by a U.S. F-22 fighter, is definitely an odd addition to international relations. Given today’s advanced satellite…
Beijing bourse to launch margin trading, securities lending
The Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE) will officially launch margin trading and securities lending transactions next week, according to the bourse. Eligible securities firms, entrusted by investors, can submit declarations for margin trading and securities lending…
