Chinese ministries, regulators and the central bank on Tuesday pledged more financing support to small businesses, suggesting an urgency among policymakers to revive the private sector amid a flagging …
Monthly Archives For August 2023
Column: China imports less refined copper but raw materials surge
China’s imports of refined copper fell to a four-year low in the first six months of 2023, underlining the sense of stalled momentum in the world’s manufacturing powerhouse.
China aims to build Blockchain digital infrastructure by 2025
China sets sights on 2025 to establish robust blockchain infrastructure, signalling ambitious digital transformation plans …
In a first, Hong Kong residents can co-own a home in Shenzhen with family members as China’s tech hub eases rules
Hong Kong residents with family members holding residence permits in Shenzhen are eligible for the first time for government-subsidised housing after authorities relaxed rules to help low-income …
Études Expands in China with New Stores in Shenzhen and Beijing
The brand opened its biggest China space in MixC Shenzhen this month and will launch a new store in Beijing’s SKP-S by the end of August.
China floods: 20 dead as Beijing hit by Storm Doksuri
At least 11 people have been killed after heavy rains and flash floods lashed Beijing, in downpours that have submerged roads and damaged houses.
China gallium, germanium export curbs kick in; wait for permits starts
China’s export controls on some gallium and germanium products take effect on Tuesday, with traders braced for a drop in international supply in August and September while exporters sort out newly required permits.
Business confidence for U.S. firms in China drops to 3-year low
SHANGHAI — The confidence of U.S. companies in China fell to a three-year low despite a majority reporting a full or partial recovery of their business operations in the country, according to a report released…
Wenstrup defends coronavirus panel lab-leak cover-up investigation from Democratic attacks
Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) defended his group’s investigation into the lab leak theory of origin regarding COVID-19 against Democratic accusations that the Republicans are generating a false story,
Exclusive-China asks some banks to reduce or delay dollar buying to ease pressure on yuan -sources
China’s currency regulators have in recent weeks asked some commercial banks to reduce or delay their dollar purchases, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said. The informal instruction, or the so-called window guidance,
As China’s controls take effect, wait for gallium, germanium export permits begins
China’s export controls on some gallium and germanium products take effect on Tuesday with traders braced for a drop in international supply in August and September while exporters sort out newly required permits.
Beijing floods: Deadly rains batter China capital as new storm looms
At least 11 people have died and 13 others are missing in torrential rains in Beijing as China braces for the third typhoon in as many weeks. The remnants of last week’s super storm Doksuri…
China is suddenly dealing with another public health crisis: mpox
While the scale is vastly differently than covid, the government is already repeating some of the same mistakes.
