Non-state companies in China will be permitted to import a total of 243 million tonnes of crude oil in 2024, the same amount as is permitted this year, the Ministry of Commerce has announced.
Monthly Archives For October 2023
Taiwan elections: how Foxconn investigation could backfire on Beijing
A probe into Taiwanese tech giant has raised concerns that Beijing is trying to influence the island’s upcoming polls But analysts have warned the move could have the opposite effect, spurring voters to back the…
California governor’s trip shows US-China engagement is still possible on a state level
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s trip to China, with the stated goal of working together to fight climate change, resulted in a surprise meeting with leader Xi Jinping and was filled with warm words and friendliness…
China Looks to Be on the Mend. What That Could Mean for Markets
U.S. shares, cyclicals, and industrials. Plus, investment newsletter commentary on Bitcoin, ETF flows, GDP forecasts, and what’s ahead for Congress.
Beijing’s top office for Hong Kong affairs given expanded to-do list after upgrade, including improving accountability system for city leader
Expanded list of duties for Hong Kong and Macau Work Office signals Beijing’s determination to exercise its ‘comprehensive jurisdiction’ over city, observers say.
China’s Refusal to Condemn Hamas ‘Very Disturbing,’ Israeli Diplomat Says
The Israeli envoy to Taiwan contrasted Beijing’s messaging on Hamas with Taipei’s as China’s foreign minister visits Washington.
China’s debt-saddled regions owe far more than they can pay back without Beijing’s help
Figures show the extent that fiscal losses have had in some Chinese provinces and municipalities as investments have slumped and revenue wanes, while questions remain about Beijing’s debt-swap plan.
China Brand Expo of Healthcare Ingredients concludes in U.S. Las Vegas
The fourth China Brand Expo of Healthcare Ingredients concluded Thursday in the US city of Las Vegas amid applauds and hails from business insiders …
The pandas at the National Zoo are going back to China earlier than expected: What to know
The pandas at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington D.C. with be leaving earlier than originally expected, as an agreement with China ends.
Haley China trip under microscope as foreign policy dominates GOP primary
Nikki Haley’s trip to China for the 2007 World Economic Forum is coming under renewed scrutiny before next month’s 2024 Republican presidential primary debate.
Apple’s China problem: how its ticket to success has become a liability
Apple can thank China for much of its success. In the early days, as Apple was on the brink of bankruptcy, it pivoted its manufacturing to China, capitalizing on a massive low-wage workforce, billions in…
Biden meets Wang as US-China gear up towards expected leaders summit
U.S. President Joe Biden met China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday, holding an hour of talks that the White House characterized as a “good opportunity” in keeping lines of communication open between the two…
Did You Know That These Popular Brands Were Not Based In The U.S.?
TTi began to produce both Dirt Devil and Hoover vacuum products in China, marking a significant change in the brand’s origins and manufacturing process. Popsicle, established in 1923, began as an …
