They are charged with illegally importing goose and duck intestines from China, in some cases by hiding them under packaged rattlesnakes or mislabeling them as pet grooming products on customs …
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‘Confusion’ over China’s spy laws could be deterring foreign students: academic
Submission to CPPCC proposes clarifying the legislation, along with other measures to halt decline in international student numbers.
China signals potential reserve requirement cut for banks
China’s financial leaders are hinting at a potential move that could give the country’s banks a bit more breathing room. With an economy that’s been like a …
China unveils new defense budget, with a 7.2% increase
China’s military expenditure is about four times that of Japan and around 12 times larger than that of Taiwan.
How China plans to leverage its advantages
There was once a movie called “Year of Living Dangerously.” Yes, 2024, the Year of the Dragon may be fraught with global crisis. However, we must remember, China is an ancient civilisation and the …
China’s real estate slump is about to get worse
Property sales and housing starts have collapsed, and Beijing may not be able to prop up construction much longer before it crashes by half.
China’s focus on boosting exports will disrupt global politics and start a new trade war next year, economist says
“They need to get that export engine up,” Leland Miller said. “That’s going to cause a lot of problems globally, politically.
China shopkeepers’ wedding closure notice swamped with written blessings from passers-by who they reward with discounts
A young couple in China who own a snack shop put up a notice letting customers know they were going to their hometown to be married, and were amazed when it was filled with messages…
As it happened: China’s ‘two sessions’ 2024 – Beijing defends realistic GDP goal, vows to crack down on financial market irregularities
China’s finance, commerce, banking, development and securities heads faced the press in Beijing on Wednesday during the annual ‘two sessions’.
US Slams China Over Confrontation With Ally: ‘Provocative Actions’
China accused the U.S. of emboldening the Philippines as it challenges China’s claim over its exclusive economic zone.
US urges allies to tighten China’s access to chip technology, Bloomberg reports
The U.S. government is urging the Netherlands, Germany, South Korea and Japan to further tighten curbs on China’s access to semiconductor technology, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. The U.S.
US Urges Allies to Squeeze China Further on Chip Technology
The US government is pressing allies including the Netherlands, Germany, South Korea and Japan to further tighten restrictions on China’s access to semiconductor technology, a controversial effort …
Beijing to get tough in bid to rein in runaway local government debt
BEIJING – China will roll out measures to keep runaway local government debt under control and this includes shaming officials and companies found guilty of hiding new arrears, as well as …
