It was a Chinese dream driven by the same sort of ambition that has seen this country rise from poverty to the world’s second-largest economy in the space of just a few decades.
Monthly Archives For April 2023
Xi, Macron hold informal meeting in China
“We have full confidence in China’s future development. We welcome France to continue to actively participate in the China Import and Export Fair, the China International Import Expo, and the China …
Analysts tip Cainiao to be first Alibaba unit to IPO given its supporting role in e-commerce giant’s overseas growth
Each company will be allowed to “pursue fundraising from third parties and IPOs when they are ready,” said Daniel Zhang Yong, chairman and chief executive of Alibaba, which also owns the South China …
Daily Crunch: ‘Copy-from-China’ social media app Lemon8 squeezes its way into US top 10
Artificial intelligence and open source were big buzzwords on Day 1, while Day 2 had us wondering if crypto is back and why accountants are suddenly getting a lot of love. Image Credits: Kinga …
How will China’s Hainan free-trade port affect the Greater Bay Area and Asean?
After China lifted Covid restrictions on international travel, duty-free rules to encourage spending have given the island a reputation as a luxury shopping destination. By lowering import tariffs on …
Lawmakers meet with Apple, Disney CEOs as part of talks on competition with China
The trip highlights the key role tech and media industries play in the U.S.’s increasingly complex relationship with China.
Am Law 100 Law Firm Sued Over China-Based Partner’s Alleged Due Diligence Failure
“This case is a cautionary tale for any U.S.-based law firm seeking to expand its brand internationally,” said plaintiff’s attorney Jonathan Patton. A Miami-based company retained a China-based …
China Sends Israel a Message After Meeting With Arab Officials
China made a call for calm between Israel and Palestinians while placing an emphasis on Israel practicing restraint.
Macron Wraps Up China Visit, but Little Progress Seen on War
Russia’s war in Ukraine figured little in statements after meetings between President Emmanuel Macron of France and China’s leader, Xi Jinping.
What U.S., China and Russia Are Saying About Israel, Gaza, Lebanon Violence
Washington, Beijing and Moscow have all called for de-escalation and urged restraint amid a series of escalations between Israelis and Palestinians.
US-China trade war: Europe’s ‘de-risking’ approach is sensible amid American insanity
In a dissection of US-China trade, economist Chad Bown of the Peterson Institute asks whether there has been a decoupling after four years of trade war. “Yes and no,” he hedges. “On the one hand,…
France’s Emmanuel Macron ends trip to China with pact to bolster business, military ties
Others suggested that Macron’s enthusiastic pro-business approach had sent “unhelpful ambiguity” to the world about what EU policy towards China is supposed to be. “The EU has never been that united …
Man in China spends 21 hours begging on his knees for ex-lover to take him back
A man in China has gone viral on Chinese social media for spending an entire night kneeling in the rain to beg his ex-lover to take him back. “Many of us tried to talk him…
