In a sharp departure from the blue skies that typically glisten for Beijing’s landmark events, the start of this year’s parliamentary session has been marked by smog, with the annual meeting suffering …
Monthly Archives For March 2023
Metals feel chill as Beijing shies away from major stimulus
There is an absence of a landmark announcement which will boost real estate and infrastructure and that is hurting enthusiasm among metals investors.
China’s premier bows out as Xi loyalists take reins
Once seen as a potential top leader, Li was increasingly sidelined as Xi accumulated ever-greater powers and elevated the military and security services in aid of the “great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Taiwan Defence Minister Warns of China Military’s ‘Sudden Entry’ Into Areas Close to Island
Taiwan Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng warned on Monday the island has to be on alert this year for Chinese military’s “sudden entry” into areas close to its territory amid the rising military tensions across the…
Property Shares Fall After China Targets ‘Unregulated’ Expansion
Chinese real estate shares fell after the government said it would target disorderly expansion in the sector, underscoring concerns for the nation’s battered developers.
China’s monetary policy supports high-quality growth: central bank governor
Headquarters of the People’s Bank of China, the central bank, is pictured in Beijing. [Photo/IC] BEIJING– China’s prudent monetary policy has provided a favorable financial environment for …
China confident of achieving 2023 economic growth target: state planner
China is confident of achieving its 2023 economic growth target as the economy picks up, the vice head of the state economic planner said on Monday, after China set a modest growth target of around…
China leans on coal amid energy security push
China’s state planner underlined a greater role for coal in its power supply on Sunday, saying the fossil fuel would be used to improve the reliability and security of its energy system.
Column: China’s low growth target takes some wind from commodities’ sails: Russell
China’s decision to set a modest 5% economic growth target for 2023 may knock some optimism out of commodity markets, which had been anticipating a surge in demand from the world’s largest buyer of …
Factbox: Chinese chipmaking equipment manufacturers filling void left by U.S. export restrictions
The United States is working to expand its restrictions on the export of chipmaking equipment to China by securing cooperation with the Netherlands and Japan, forcing Chinese chipmakers to turn to …
Analysis: China’s chip sector needs more than state money to dull impact of US restrictions
China plans to splurge to help its chip sector overcome U.S. export curbs, but money can only do so much unless Chinese firms can break from a cycle that hinders innovation and traps them at…
Digital Economy Ties, A New Chapter in Smart City — ASEAN Media’s View on Digital China Media Tour in Shenzhen
At present, the digital economy and smart cities have become important engines for economic recovery and sustainable development. On Feb 20, the ASEAN Media’s View on Digital China Media Tour titled …
BGI seeks to ‘clarify’ after US widens China export restrictions
The Biden administration last week announced export restrictions for dozens of Chinese entities … The move has drawn an angry response from China, with the Ministry of Commerce urging the US to stop …
