A riot of pink and green as William Lai emerges aa the winner in Taiwan’s presidential election “I shouted his [William Lai’s] name so much on the night of the election, I lost my voice…
Monthly Archives For January 2024
China home to nearly 3.38 million 5G base stations
BEIJING — China made solid progress in 5G innovation and development last year, with the number of 5G base stations increasing to nearly 3.38 million, the Ministry of Industry and Information …
Exclusive: China orders indebted local governments to halt some infrastructure projects-sources
China’s top leaders said it was necessary to coordinate and resolve the risks emanating from property, local debt and small and midsize financial firms, state media said in December, citing a Central …
China’s ageing population threatens switch to new economic growth model
Beijing’s key policy goals for the coming decade of boosting domestic consumption and reining in debt face a threat.
Bridgewater draws more investors in China, nearly doubles assets
Hedge fund Bridgewater Associates’ China business is set to grow to about 40 billion yuan ($5.56 billion) following a fresh round of fundraising, a source familiar with the matter said, marking a …
ABB’s China operations under investigation by U.S. Congress
ZURICH, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Swiss engineering group ABB’s (ABBN.S), opens new tab operations in China are being scrutinised by two U.S. Congress committees dedicated to investigating security threats …
China’s Alarming Experiment With a 100% Fatal Covid-Like Pangolin CoronaVirus
China’s alarming experiment with a 100% lethal virus raises global health concerns, emphasizing the need for ethical scientific practices.
Citi Tells Private Bankers Not to Discuss Yuan in Mainland China
Citigroup Inc. told private bankers serving Chinese clients not to discuss the yuan or hedging the currency risk when making trips to the mainland, according to people familiar with the matter, …
China achieves 5% economic growth…but possibly tougher next year.
Deflationary crisis, real estate slump, external risks threaten China’s economy China’s economy grew by 5.2% last year, achieving its target. However, concerns about the Chinese economy, which is …
Oil prices drift lower on China demand worries
Oil prices drifted lower on Friday after a rally the day before, as geopolitical tensions and disruptions in U.S. oil production from a cold blast were countered by concerns over slow demand growth in …
Hong Kong Takes a Hit as a Financial Center. How China Played a Part.
Hong Kong isn’t exactly washed up as a hub for finance. But it is fading as a global financial center, thanks to China’s tighter political embrace.
China emits fresh signals on building a financial powerhouse
China has sent fresh and strong signals on building itself into a financial powerhouse as part of its efforts to pursue high-quality development of the financial sector.
Red Sea crisis pressures China’s exporters as shipping delays, costs mount
For Chinese businessman Han Changming, disruptions to Red Sea freight are threatening the survival of his trading company in the eastern province of Fujian.Han, who exports Chinese-made cars to Africa …
