“A big part of that is China standing behind the curtain and going, you know, can you please not interrupt our oil supply?” Paul Sankey said.
Monthly Archives For April 2024
Beijing’s call for ‘new mindset’ in Hong Kong shows city leaders must step up, analysts say
Xia Baolong, director of the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, urged city to adopt ‘new mindset’ and rely on more than its traditional advantages Analysts say call signals central …
China economy seen slowing in Q1 on housing, consumer woes
China’s economy is expected to have slowed in the first three months of the year as it continues to be buffeted by a debilitating property sector crisis and flagging consumer activity.
China’s Fosun International sells stake in Belgian insurer Ageas to BNP Paribas to reduce debt, focus on core businesses
More divestments to come, analyst says, as conglomerate aims to cut debts by US$1.38 billion annually in the next two to three years.
Yellen to meet US allies during IMF, World Bank meetings, press China on growth
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will meet with finance ministers from U.S. allies this week to discuss a number of key issues, including shoring up supply chains, strengthening financial system …
China’s Export Game Won’t Work This Time
True this kind of export-driven growth model worked in the past. Indeed, it propelled great growth for China from the 1990s through the 2010s. Things now, however, are different. Back then, China had little option…
Why China’s Economy Is In BIG Trouble
Read on to find out how the People’s Republic’s economy has fallen from its glory days, and why.
Germany in New Push to Get China Behind Ukraine Peace Efforts
Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets Xi Jinping in Beijing amid expectations that Russia could launch a new offensive.
3 U.S. Industries That Could Be Slammed by Another Bout of ‘China Shock’
With China’s Q1 GDP growth likely to slow … seeing signs of life after the COVID-19 epidemic and geopolitical conflicts (such as the conflict in Ukraine). At the same time, one needs to give credit…
Shenzhen, Zhejiang into CBA last eight
The Shenzhen Aviators and the Zhejiang Lions emerged victorious in the deciding Game 3 on their home courts to move into the last eight of the Chinese …
Beijing half marathon under investigation after bizarre finish leads to ’embarrassing’ result
Organisers of the Beijing Half Marathon have launched an investigation after a bizarre incident led to an ’embarrassing’ finish to the race. China’s He Jie won the Beijing Half Marathon on Sunday, finishing one second…
China Intercepts US Ally’s Ships Near Disputed Waters
A China Coast Guard ship homed in on a research vessel and its escort just 40 miles off the coast of populous Luzon Province.
Chinese government issues ‘rip and replace’ order for US-made chips in country’s telco networks
Impacted operators include China Telecom, China Mobile, and China Unicom, all of which will also be required to provide officials with a timeline for the removal. The move mimics a 2019 order from the …