Apple has cut the price of its latest high-end iPhones in China in an apparent attempt to offset dwindling demand in the country (via Bloomberg).
Monthly Archives For February 2023
China’s Balloon Dispute Aims Attention at Xi’s Leadership
The flap with the United States raises concerns about how China wields its power in a climate where one wrong move could set off an accidental conflict.
How China’s reopening is helping resilient Asia avert a full-blown recession
China’s surprise reopening and its spillover effects into the rest of Asia – mostly in the form of tourism – are seen as buttressing the region’s economies.
Concern over China threat becoming increasingly bipartisan as Dems speak out against CCP, TikTok
Democrats and Republicans alike are speaking out more and more against Chinese spying efforts in recent days, including the wildly popular social media app TikTok.
Balloon over Latin America belongs to China, Beijing says
A balloon spotted over the skies of Latin America belongs to China and was used for flight tests, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Monday in response to CNN’s queries.
Beijing’s response to the US shooting down its balloon has been muted. It might be China’s way of preparing for a future in which the roles are reversed, says international law …
If China pushes too hard, its own rhetoric may backfire if the US decides to send balloons or drones into Chinese airspace, said Julian Ku.
A close read of Beijing’s official statement shows it doesn’t think the US violated international law by shooting down its balloon, says a legal expert who studies China
China didn’t accuse the US of violating international law this time, as it often says when it thinks it can argue such a case, expert Julian Ku said.
China claims ownership of second suspected spy balloon above Latin America
Chinese authorities have confirmed that an “unmanned aircraft” flying over Latin America originated in China, even as Beijing stepped up its protests against the U.S. military’s decision to shoot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon…
Former chairman of China Zheshang Bank under investigation
Former chairman of China Zheshang Bank is under investigation for suspected violations of law and discipline, an anti-graft watchdog in the eastern province of Zhejiang said on Monday.Shen Renkang, …
Russia’s Ozon relies on Chinese brands following Western sanctions
Chai began selling made-in-China home appliances, kitchenware, and car parts on Ozon, one of Russia’s most popular e-commerce sites, dubbed Russia’s Amazon. By the end of 2022, Chai was receiving 30 …
Biden, Beijing and the balloon
But first, Biden, Beijing and the balloon. That’s today’s One Big Thing. NIALA: The U.S. military on Saturday shot down a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that had been flying over the U.S. since last week.
Apple’s latest iPhones sell at rare $150-plus discounts in China
JD.com Inc. and state carrier China Mobile Ltd. are among the retailers taking 800 yuan ($175) off the iPhone 14 Pro range over 11 days.
Chinese mobile service revenue set for growth
The total mobile services revenue in China is poised to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5,5% from $144,3-billion in 2022 to $188,2-billion in 2027, mainly driven by the robust …
