The U.S. official who heads the body that handles unofficial ties with Taiwan on Tuesday decried Nauru’s “unfortunate” decision to break ties with Taipei shortly after an election and warned Beijing’s …
Monthly Archives For January 2024
Philippines reaffirms ‘One China policy’ after President Marcos congratulates Taiwan’s Lai
The Philippines’ foreign ministry on Tuesday reaffirmed the country’s “One China policy” after its president, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., congratulated Taiwan’s new leader Lai Ching-te.
China Strikes a Blow After Taiwan Voters Ignore Beijing’s Wishes
The tiny Pacific island state of Nauru has entered into diplomatic relations with Beijing, which it cut in favor of Taipei in 2005.
Taiwan vote spurs tensions
The victory of Lai Ching-te in Saturday’s election was a setback for China’s efforts to bring Taiwan under its control. His Democratic Progressive Party advocates maintaining the status quo, in which Taiwan governs itself but…
New Taiwanese president blames Chinese political ambush for loss of ally Nauru
Newly elected Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te accused China of pressuring Nauru, one of Taiwan’s few diplomatic allies, into ditching Taiwan in favor of Chinese “money diplomacy.”
Beijing tells some investors not to sell as Chinese stock rout resumes
Chinese authorities have in recent days told some institutional investors not to sell stocks, as regulators face renewed pressure to stabilise share prices following the steep decline in the first weeks of the new year.
China bids to woo back global elites at Davos forum
China will put on a show of force Tuesday with a large delegation represented by Prime Minister Li Qiang at the annual meeting of global elites in Davos, despite shadows cast by wars raging in…
What a New Leader Means for Taiwan and the World
Taiwan’s incoming president is promising more of the same. The question is what that will bring, not only for Taiwan but also for its relations with China, the United States and others with an interest…
China Warns Taiwan Not To Push for Independence – TaiwanPlus News
China reacts to the election of the Democratic Progressive Party’s Lai Ching-te as Taiwan’s next president, whom Beijing sees as a “troublemaker.”
China central bank holds medium-term rate
SHANGHAI: China’s central bank left the medium-term policy rate unchanged yesterday, defying market expectations as signs of a weaker currency continued to limit the scope of monetary easing. A slew …
China Reaffirms Support For Offshore IPOs, But New Listings Likely To Remain Small
A top Chinese securities regulator said 86 companies have successfully registered to make IPOs in Hong Kong and the U.S. since the launch of a new registration system last March.
China’s enhanced scrutiny of financial leasing likely to drive consolidation and weed out weaker firms, analysts say
New measure from NAFR for financial leasing is expected to enhance credit profiles of larger companies but accelerate exit of weaker firms, analysts say.
China Credit Calm Will Be Tested by Maturities, Property Crisis
China’s calmest offshore credit market in years will be tested in coming months by maturities at major developers and ongoing weakness in the property market.
