At a time when China is facing unprecedented economic challenges, state-owned enterprises are called ‘the lifeline of the national economy’ in a prominent party journal.
Monthly Archives For October 2023
Economic Watch: China’s homegrown beauty products shine bright
In 2022, the sales of domestic Chinese brands on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, grew by 110 percent year on year. Live broadcast views of emerging brands, such as the beauty brand Perfect …
Across China: Riding the e-commerce boom, Pakistani expat enjoys life in China
Having lived in China for nearly 20 years, Sajid often shares his first-hand experience of China’s rapid development and changes with his family in Pakistan.
China’s next moon mission aims to do what no country has ever done. Its space ambitions don’t end there
China’s lunar mission to bring back the first samples ever collected from the moon’s far side is on schedule for next year, officials say, as Beijing ramps up its ambitious plan to send astronauts to…
China exhibition shows latest advances in drone technology, especially for military use
One lightweight suicide drone can be carried and launched by an infantry soldier while another’s flapping-wing design has ‘range of uses’.
Aukus could weaken China deterrence, US congress research paper suggests
New report airs arguments for and against nuclear-powered submarine sale to Australia
CHART OF THE DAY: China may be the source of surging US bond yields as Beijing dumps Treasurys
China has sold $300 billion worth of US Treasurys since 2021, including $40 billion since April 2023. Apollo Global Management’s chief economist suggested this could be a driver of spiking US bond …
China, the US and the dangers of a war of words over national decline
An apparent chip advance by tech giant Huawei is being touted at home as a win over US sanctions and further evidence of waning American power.
Taiwan Says China Has ‘Very Diverse’ Ways of Interfering in Election
Ahead of elections, Taiwan routinely flags the risk of interference from Beijing, which claims the democratically governed island as its own, saying China seeks to sway the outcome to candidates who …
China grows more dragon fruit, reduces imports from Vietnam
With the jump in domestic production, imports from Vietnam are falling. According to data from China Customs, 206,000 tons had been imported in the first half of this year, mostly from Vietnam, for …
Vitamin D deficiency linked with higher COVID-19 mortality and severity of symptoms – China study
Vitamin D status could predict COVID-19 mortality rate and the severity of symptoms in the acute infection stage, suggests a new observational study in China.
European Union moves to shield sensitive tech from China
The bloc could ultimately restrict exports of certain technology to China. But getting all EU member states to agree to taking a tougher stand on Beijing is far from given. The European Commission has …
China and EU agree export controls ‘mechanism’ to ease trade tensions
China and the EU have agreed to set up a “mechanism” to discuss export controls, mirroring a similar effort between Beijing and Washington, as the two trading superpowers seek to ease growing trade …
