The World Bank’s president did not say China currently had 770 million people living in extreme poverty, contrary to misleading social media posts that took part of his speech out of context. Ajay …
Monthly Archives For April 2024
China’s strong iron ore imports diverge from weak steel output: Russell
China’s first quarter imports of iron ore and its domestic production of the steel raw material both rose strongly, but output of crude steel fell.
Volkswagen to Face Investors Skeptical of China Turnaround Plan
After being leapfrogged by China’s BYD Co. as the nation’s top carmaker, Volkswagen said it’ll take until 2026 to start winning back market share. That prognosis is casting a shadow over a string of key…
China stifles its own debate
Former Premier Zhu Rongji conceived of the CDF as a forum for debate and exchange between senior Chinese leaders and foreign academics, think-tank experts, and business leaders
Bridge collapses as floods hit China’s south
Tens of thousands have been evacuated in the country’s south, which has been battered by heavy rainfall since Thursday. It has caused flooding and landslides in Guangdong province, as well as neighbouring Jiangxi and Fujian.…
AP PHOTOS: Glimpses of Beijing through windows and doorways
BEIJING (AP) — China’s sprawling capital city was new territory for Associated Press photographer Tatan Syuflana. Between covering high-ranking officials and capturing the pulse of daily life, the Jakarta-based photographer sought out glimpses of Beijing…
Beijing gears up for Strawberry Music Festival during May Day holiday
Photo provided to China Daily] Beijing is set to host the renowned Strawberry Music Festival, one of the country’s largest outdoor music extrav
China’s Xi Orders Biggest Military Reorganization Since 2015
Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered the biggest reorganization of the nation’s military since 2015. It’s a move that affects the force in charge of capabilities including cyber warfare. John Liu …
‘Reform and opening up are not dead’, but today’s China ‘looks risky’: veteran observer David Lampton
China watcher since the times of Deng Xiaoping says current tightness of political system is likely to continue for the foreseeable future ‘No government in its right mind’ would want China’s collapse,
China Is Committed to Resolving Maritime Disputes Through Talks, Official Says
QINGDAO, China (Reuters) – China remains committed to resolving maritime disputes with other countries through dialogue but will not allow itself to be “abused,” a senior military official said at a …
China Box Office: ‘Godzilla x Kong’ Retakes Lead, as ‘The Boy and the Heron’ Passes $100 Million
Fantasy action movie “ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” retook the top spot at the mainland China box office from Studio Ghibli animation title “ The Boy and the Heron ” during the latest…
Weekly news roundup: Foreign suppliers concerned about China’s chip equipment industry scaling through import substitution
Weekly news roundup: Foreign suppliers concerned about China’s chip equipment industry scaling through import substitution Weekly news roundup: JCET has offered advanced packaging services for chips …
Hong Kong stocks soar after China’s market regulator pledges support for city’s IPOs, connect scheme
The China Securities Regulatory Commission will facilitate Hong Kong listings by leading Chinese firms and expand the stock connect cross-border investment scheme The market regulator said ‘it is …
