To help the development of old and influential enterprises in the food industry, the Ministry of Commerce began to accept applications for identifying time-honored brands in 2006. To be eligible, the …
Monthly Archives For December 2023
China’s Nov services activity accelerates on boost from new orders – Caixin PMI
Service providers were upbeat about business activity over the year ahead in November and the degree of positive sentiment picked up for the first time in five months. However, Oxford Economics lead …
China Service Sector Picks Up Steam In November – Caixin
The service sector in China continued to expand in November, and at a faster rate, the latest survey from Caixin revealed on Tuesday …
China looks to deepen EU ties at summit, foreign minister says
China hopes to boost relations with the European Union at an upcoming summit, with a firm focus on pragmatic cooperation in the face of complex situations and severe challenges, its foreign minister …
World carbon dioxide emissions increase again, driven by China, India and aviation
A team of scientists reported that the world this year pumped 1.1% more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than last year because of increased pollution from China and India.
China should rely on rule of law, instead of flimsy political promises, to spur growth in nation’s private sector economy
The Chinese leadership’s advocacy for measures to support and spur growth in the private sector economy intensified in 2023, but the protection of private firms’ assets and rights remain a concern.
Nvidia’s China problem isn’t going away anytime soon
Nvidia has reportedly been working on technology to get around U.S. export restrictions, but government officials aren’t backing down.
Commentary: Respiratory illness surge in China can’t help but trigger COVID-19 memories
It’s natural for people to be concerned about whether the rise in respiratory illnesses in China might possibly herald a repeat of the COVID-19 pandemic. But misinformation might be the more dangerous …
China’s Xi Welcomes Belarus President to Beijing
Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke of a “strengthened political mutual trust and international coordination” with Belarus after he met with the European country’s president in Beijing, according to …
COP28: Should India and China receive or pay climate damage fund?
The recommendations, now approved by COP28, “urge” developed countries to support the loss and damage fund, and “encourage” others to support it voluntarily. The decision also makes it clear that all …
After Israel and Ukraine, Taiwan business leaders fear Taipei-Beijing tensions may trigger the next geopolitical conflict
Experts fret about what would happen to technology production if TSMC’s foundries fell into Beijing’s hands. A blockade of the island alone would cost the global economy $2 trillion, according to a …
Xi welcomes Lukashenko back to Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping has welcomed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko back to Beijing. He met with Lukashenko on Monday, nine months after they last met in the capital.
Gas-Pumping Robot in China Answers a Question Nobody Asked
When it comes to inventions, there are game-changers like the internet and penicillin. Then, there are conveniences, amusements, and life-improvers like crosswalks, Jenga, and pizza delivery. At the …
