The massive infrastructure initiative has granted Beijing additional influence, but critics question whether the cost has been worth it
Monthly Archives For October 2023
China to bolster economic recovery and curb risks according to central bank head
China will promote a sustained economic recovery, focusing on expanding domestic demand, while fending off financial risks, People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng said in a report published on …
China seeks to deepen cooperation with Gulf countries in various fields
China wants to deepen oil and gas cooperation with Gulf countries and seek potential for cooperation in the new energy vehicle industries such as power batteries and smart charging piles, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said…
Australian prime minister announces China visit hours before leaving for US to meet Biden
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit China in early November, his office says. It also said Sunday that China agreed to review the crippling tariffs it placed on Australian wine that have effectively blocked…
China increasing nuclear arsenal at exponential rate, expected to double by 2030, Pentagon report says
China’s nuclear arsenal is expected to double by 2030 to 1,000 warheads, the Pentagon said in its annual report about Beijing’s nuclear capabilities.
In China, Chest-Thumping Nationalistic Films Lose Momentum
“The Volunteers,” released Sept. 28, grossed the equivalent of $72 million over the eight-day holiday that began Sept. 29, according to Maoyan, a Chinese industry tracker. That figure is about half of the average $138…
China says it ‘lawfully’ blocked Philippine ships going to disputed shoal
China’s coast guard said on Sunday it “lawfully” blocked Philippine vessels transporting “illegal construction materials” to a warship at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. Over the past few months,
China’s financial system pledges efforts to serve real economy
BEIJING — China’s financial system will continue to improve its ability to serve the real economy, according to a report from the State Council. The report on financial work was submitted on Saturday …
More than $1 million in stolen dinosaur bones shipped to China, Justice officials say
Four U.S. residents removed 150,000 pounds of dinosaur bones and remnants over a five-year period, according to allegations. Two remain unindicted.
Ukrainians fear drone shortages due to China restrictions
Volunteers in Ukraine say it is harder to access Chinese-made drone parts after Beijing clamped down.
Australia, China Take Steps to Resolve Wine Dispute
Australia will suspend a dispute with China before the World Trade Organization over antidumping duties on Australian wine after Beijing agreed to an expedited review of the measures.
Australia and China suspend WTO wine tariff dispute ahead of Anthony Albanese’s trip to Beijing
Countries agree to halt World Trade Organization dispute pending outcome of China’s ‘expedited review’ of duties imposed on Australian wine in 2020
Kazakhstan remains central to Beijing’s plans for belt and road as China sets sights on Europe
It was in Kazakhstan where Chinese President Xi Jinping first proposed the Belt and Road Initiative a decade ago – a move which has since seen Beijing bankroll billions of dollars worth of projects …
