India’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has called China “the most formidable challenge” for the “foreseeable future.” …
Monthly Archives For March 2024
China is desperate to attract more foreign investment. It won’t be easy
China’s State Council has unveiled an action plan to attract more foreign investment, as the world’s second largest economy scrambles to shore up its growth engine amid weak domestic demand and other …
China’s Tencent posts weak revenue growth, plans to double buybacks
China’s Tencent Holdings posted a weaker-than-expected 7% rise in fourth-quarter revenue on Wednesday as its gaming revenue shrank, and said it was expecting to at least double its share buybacks this …
Regulator tightens IPO oversight, with only 24 companies going public so far in 2024
up from the 43 in the same period last year as China eyes stricter oversight over IPOs. During the period, 24 companies completed IPOs and went public, lower than the 56 companies for the same…
Three Ant Group subsidiaries to go independent in Chinese fintech giant’s biggest restructure since blocked IPO
The restructuring is likely to grant more flexibility for businesses within the fintech affiliate universe of Alibaba and is intended to unleash their growth potential under Ant’s globalization …
Hong Kong favourite Orr wants to attract city’s football fans to Chinese Super League, striker hoping for Shenzhen boost
Matt Orr hopes his transfer to Shenzhen Peng City will encourage a stream of Hongkongers across the border to support the relocated Chinese Super League club. Hong Kong striker Orr, who is set to win…
Rare Photos of China’s Latest Aircraft Carrier Shared Online
Images showing the Fujian aircraft carrier’s deck were leaked on X-like Chinese social media platform Weibo on Tuesday.
Over 40 Percent of Americans See China As ‘Greatest Enemy’
China is far and away America’s main adversary according to Republicans and independents, while Democrats are much more likely to name Russia.
FDA says safety issues with China-made syringes are ‘more widespread’ than previously known
The FDA released an updated safety communication late Tuesday that said issues regarding Chinese-made plastic syringes distributed in the U.S. are “more widespread” than previously known. The FDA …
Economic Watch: China’s new rules on consumer finance to defuse risks, promote consumption
BEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) — China’s recent new regulations on consumer finance companies will improve market regulation and risk control and let the sector better play its role in bolstering …
Taiwan Feb export orders miss expectations, China, US weigh
Taiwan’s export orders fell in February as fewer working days during the Lunar New Year holiday limited productivity, with the outlook clouded by geopolitical uncertainty and high interest rates …
China’s Jan-Feb fuel oil imports rise 21% y/y
China’s fuel oil imports for the January and February period rose by a fifth from a year ago, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Wednesday. Imports for the first two months …
Nationalist Vitriol Toward China’s Richest Man Sparks Worry for Business Climate
Drinks magnate Zhong Shanshan is facing a torrent of questions about his loyalty despite being defended by the media and local officials.
