The Chang’e 8 mission will target the lunar south pole around 2028, as a precursor to a moon base. An upcoming Chinese lunar mission will carry a small ecosystem and other payloads to test using…
Monthly Archives For February 2024
Beijing bristles as Chinese companies could face sanctions for Russia assistance: report
The European Union will target companies – not countries – that have facilitated the transfer of electronics and technology necessary to produce weapons for Russia.
Can Beijing convince Europe to ditch a Trump-led US?
The visit comes at a pivotal moment when Europe is reassessing its relationship with a potentially Donald Trump-led United States. Beijing will also be hoping to discuss China’s role in Europe’s green …
Does China’s Central Bank Control a Billion Ounces of Gold?
In April 2009, the Chinese central bank finally revealed that they had increased their gold reserves by 14.6 million ounces since the end of 2002.
Think falling prices would help? They could destroy an economy. Just ask China
Markets reeled on Tuesday after January’s Consumer Price Index data came in hotter than expected, leaving investors to believe that interest rate cuts are off the table for the near future.
Exclusive-Rubio urges SEC to block Shein IPO unless China operating risk disclosed
Republican Senator Marco Rubio asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to block Shein’s bid to list publicly in New York unless the e-tailer makes additional disclosures about its business …
Chinese EVs stalled by US, EU import controls as analysts warn this is ‘just the beginning’
Moves from the US and European Union to control import of Chinese cars, particularly electric models, seen as first salvo in a larger stand-off Analysts predict more restrictions on the way as …
Lawmakers Move To Let US Ally Claim China’s Artificial Islands
A bill to challenge the ownership of China’s artificial islands in Southeast Asia’s contested waters is moving through the Congress of the Philippines, an ally the United States is treaty-bound to …
China’s Pan backs up world record in relays by winning 100 free at world championships
China’s Pan Zhanle backed up his world record in the swimming relays by winning the men’s 100-meter freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships on Thursday. The 19-year-old Pan swam the fastest 100 …
China Revives Socialist Ideas to Fix Its Real-Estate Crisis
Xi Jinping aims to put the state back in charge of the crumbling property market, part of a push to rein in the private sector.
The Tech Stock Boom Isn’t Spreading to China
Even as technology stocks continue to be the leading sector in the U.S. stock market, the industry’s strength isn’t crossing the Pacific to China. To see why there is no reason to rush into buying…
Taiwanese diplomat accuses China of stealing semiconductor tech
Taiwan and China have a history of conflict for many reasons we won’t dive into here. Recently, the tension between them escalated as Taiwan accused China of stealing its advanced semiconductor …
US Navy Ramps Up Aircraft Carrier Deployments in Signal to China
The Nimitz-class carriers, each nearly 1,100 feet long and capable of carrying around 90 aircraft, are also a signal to allies of Washington’s resolve to step up its presence in a region. Hot spots in…
