Asian stocks started cautiously on Monday as investors braced for a China policy rate decision and economic data this week, while awaiting a host of U.S. Federal Reserve officials to speak to …
Monthly Archives For May 2023
Advisory firms on alert after China raids and arrests, as experts say data crackdown will hinder int’l investment
An advisory firm in China has asked their staff to review each source they obtain data from, after Chinese authorities raided three firms in the sector, an executive from the company has told HKFP.
Guest nations at the G-7 reflect outreach to developing countries, worries over China, Russia
During this week’s summit of the leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies in Hiroshima, you’ll also see eight other guest nations engaging in a flurry of diplomacy with Japan and others. Japanese Prime…
China central bank rolls over medium-term policy loans, rate unchanged
China’s central bank rolled over maturing medium-term policy loans while keeping interest rates unchanged on Monday, matching market expectations. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) said it was keeping the rate on 125 billion yuan…
Why Emerging Southeast Asia Is Crypto Friendly
Cryptocurrency may have originated in the G7 – if we assume Satoshi Nakamoto is Japanese – but in practice developing countries have often been the most enthusiastic about embracing decentralized …
China needs to face some consequences for their role in the COVID-19 pandemic: Dr. Rebecca Grant
IRIS Independent Research President Dr. Rebecca Grant discusses U.S. and Chinese officials meeting in Vienna amid growing tensions.
Millions swarm China’s sudden ‘barbecue capital’
Previously a sleepy industrial city, Zibo has been at the centre of a post-lockdown social media frenzy.
China doesn’t really care who wins the war in Ukraine — it just wants to win the peace, analysts say
China’s bid for peace broker is not a first in the war; Turkey has also positioned itself as a mediator between the warring sides, helping to broker a vital grain export deal and attempting early…
China’s war chest: Beijing’s ‘great wall of steel’ faces obstacles to military supremacy
Despite having the world’s biggest armed forces, China’s military faces a number of serious obstacles in any potential invasion of Taiwan …
The National Blockchain Technology Innovation Center opens in China
To assist blockchain technology research, the Chinese government opened the National Blockchain Technology Innovation Center in Beijing. The Chinese government intends to aid the advancement of …
Russia, China cozy up as military powers threaten ‘the existing order,’ official warns
Japan is warning that increased cooperation between China and Russia threatens not just Europe but also Asia and the entire “international order” that the world has enjoyed.
Marketmind: Major macro signals from China, Japan
A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever. Major economic data from China and Japan, and a central bank rate decision from the Philippines could be the main regional drivers for…
Ex-TikTok exec alleges in suit Beijing had access to data
In the complaint, Yu alleges the Chinese government monitored ByteDance’s work from within its Beijing headquarters and provided guidance on advancing “core communist values.” Yu said government …
