Madagascar, Mali and Mauritania will not pay duties on 98 per cent of taxable products under Beijing’s latest measure to buy more agricultural goods from the continent.
Monthly Archives For December 2023
China’s REPT BATTERO to raise up to US$306 million in Hong Kong IPO
Chinese lithium ion battery developer REPT BATTERO Energy Co said on Friday it plans to raise up to HKUS$2.39 billion (US$305.96 million) in its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) later this …
‘Big Four’ banks in full drive to build China into a financial powerhouse
China’s “Big Four” commercial banks, who are among the world’s largest lenders, are stepping up efforts to better support the national economy while enhancing risk management amid the country’s …
Impact of China property distress is ‘largely in the back mirror’: Goldman Sachs
Kenneth Ho of Goldman Sachs discusses the drivers impacting the resilience in emerging markets and the recent Moody’s credit outlook downgrade for China.
What does China and Saudi becoming tight means for the U.S.?
The global stage is witnessing a fascinating shift as China and Saudi Arabia knit closer ties, particularly highlighted by recent events in Hong Kong. This …
In China’s slowing beauty market, big brand discounts won’t cut it
Expensive beauty hauls are a thing of the past for Evelyn Zhu. The Chinese branding professional says she now only spends on skincare essentials, joining millions of other consumers who have cut back on cosmetics…
U.S. House Committee calls for tougher stance on China
The U.S. House of Representatives is making a bold move to intensify America’s position on China, focusing on the critical issue of technology transfer.
Emerging Markets Appear Solid Bet to Attract Money Leaving China
The big winners from rising skittishness over the investment environment in China appear to be emerging markets such as India, the chief market strategist at financial advisory and asset-management …
Xi Jinping tightens control over China’s financial system
Financial analysts are concerned that, even as Beijing welcomes foreign business, such transactions will be subject to strict government oversight. Politics will “further dictate China’s finance,” a …
HK game firm to buy $100M crypto for treasury, China/UAE CBDC deal: Asia Express
Hong Kong game firm to add $100M of BTC and ETH to treasury, UAE and China strike CBDC deal, Victory Securities starts new HK Bitcoin fund.
Dave McCormick wants to ban China from these six things as he debuts more hawkish campaign tactics
It was the biggest showing yet of a new tactic on China for McCormick, whose candidacy in 2022 was gravely hurt by his own party questioning his ability to be strong on the country.
US figure skater Ilia Malinin lands quad axel to take lead at Grand Prix Finals in Beijing
Ilia Malinin has landed a quadruple axel jump on his way to taking the short-program lead at the figure skating Grand Prix Finals in Beijing.
China awaits whether US interest rate cut, better ties bring economic tailwinds in 2024
Analysts expect that Chinese leaders will maintain a GDP growth target of around 5 per cent for 2024 to allow room for de-risking And economists generally expect that the US’ most aggressive …