China’s yuan-denominated loans rose by 6.37 trillion yuan (899.8 billion U.S. dollars) in the first two months of this year, maintaining a relatively fast growth momentum, central bank data showed …
Monthly Archives For March 2024
Estée Lauder’s Slow Progress on China Turnaround a Key Concern for Analysts
Estée Lauder is making slow progress turning around its China business, making what used to be one of its biggest appeals the main source of concern for analysts.
Chinese Economist’s Dire Forecast for China’s Birth Rate Crisis
If China is to reverse its population decline, Ren Zeping says, it needs to overhaul its maternity and family policies—and fast.
FCC investigates security risk of US mobile devices using Russian, Chinese satellite systems
The Federal Communications Commission is investigating potential security threats posed by U.S. mobile devices using Russian and Chinese foreign satellite systems.
Australia PM to Talk Wine Tariffs With China Foreign Minister in Canberra
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday the removal of Chinese tariffs on Australian wine would be on the agenda when he meets China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi …
Wine exports to surge as China uncorks huge market
Australian wine exports to China could breathe life back into local producers after tariffs drained billions from the market following pre-pandemic peaks.
Covid-19 most likely originated in a lab, new study concludes
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and …
Beijing’s sub city-center shines as beacon after decade of growth
Liu Xin, 44, is one of the tens of thousands of government workers who have relocated to the sub city-center. He used to live and work in Beijing’s Dongcheng district but moved when his workplace…
Covid-19 most likely came from a lab leak, new study concludes
Scientists have discovered that Covid-19 is more likely to have had an ‘unnatural’ origin than a ‘natural’ one …
China is eating Japan’s lunch when it comes to EVs so two of its biggest automakers have joined forces to avoid being ‘wiped out’
according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. China’s overall exports also surged by 58% last year to 4.9 million units, according to the trade association, thanks in part to EVs, …
Economist’s Dire Forecast for China’s Birth Rate Crisis
If China is to reverse its population decline, Ren Zeping says, it needs to overhaul its maternity and family policies—and fast.
China Market Update: Index Rebalances Lift Volumes, Week In Review
Asian equities were largely lower as China and Malaysia outperformed while South Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Hong Kong underperformed.
Beijing Seeks To Reduce Iron Ore Price Volatility For Its Steelmakers Through Market Restructuring
China imported close to 1.2 billion tons of iron ore in 2023, up 7% year over year, driven by demand for steel in machinery and shipbuilding. Iron ore prices tend to be seasonal, with the…