PROJECT SYNDICATE 2024 is poised to be yet another tumultuous year for the global economy. The global economy was full of surprises in 2023. Despite the sharp rise in interest rates, the United States …
Monthly Archives For January 2024
KE Holdings: Real-Time Proxy Of China’s Property Market
Any signs of recovery in China’s housing market may show up in property equities like KE Holdings first. Find out my recommendation on BEKE stock.
Exclusive: China’s top banks tighten exposure to smaller peers to curb credit risk
Some of China’s top banks have sharpened scrutiny of smaller peers’ asset quality and have tightened standards for interbank lending, three sources said, in an effort to curb credit risk as a …
Chinese Officials Engage in Illicit Activities, Accepting Cold Wallet Bribes Amid Crypto Ban
Chinese officials have been exposed engaging in illicit activities, accepting bribes in the form of cold wallets, despite the government’s stringent ban on cryptocurrencies.
China protests American ‘technological blockade’ amid semiconductor battle
The remarks come weeks after a US official promised a “very aggressive, innovative approach” to combating Beijing’s tech strategy.
China’s population: Beijing urged to build digitally inclusive society, as it seeks insights into technical skills of its elderly
China, one of the world’s fastest ageing countries, has added questions for people aged 60 and above to a survey about population changes and the labour force, including their ability to use a …
China’s Bona Film to Invest in ‘Avatar,’ ‘Deadpool’ Franchise Titles via Chip Seelig Deal
China-U.S. slate deals were plentiful in the mid-2010s, when Chinese companies were active in Hollywood as investors, finance partners and potential acquisitors. But much has changed since 2018, when …
Can China Woo Back Foreign Investors?
The Chinese government’s mixed messages are whipsawing markets and keeping foreign investors wary of investing in China. Last year, Chinese President Xi Jinping tried to woo back foreign capital while …
Brand Reshuffling Fuels VC Activity in China
In the near future, China remains a top APAC market for VC funding activity aside from the U.S. in terms of deal volume and value, according to GlobalData’s analysis. In the first 11 months of…
China’s BYD Is Rivaling Tesla in Size. Can It Also Match Its Global Reach?
A less flashy Chinese electric vehicle maker is fast closing the gap with Tesla, the longtime, market-leading pioneer …
China surveillance missions spotted in the sky over Taiwan
Taiwanese defense officials have confirmed the presence of several Chinese spy flights over the island’s airspace just days before the country’s presidential election.
China conducts patrols in South China Sea amid ongoing run-ins
China’s military will conduct routine patrols with its naval and air forces in the South China Sea from Wednesday to Thursday, the military’s Southern Theater Command said, as ongoing tensions simmer …
Xi’s Mixed Messages Leave Whiplashed Investors Wary of China
President Xi Jinping spent last year trying to woo foreign capital while continuing to reshape China’s business environment to ensure his power can’t be challenged at home or abroad. Those …
