Fuelled by strong demand from the industrial sector amid an economic recovery and industrial decarbonisation, China’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports could hit a record in 2024, company executives …
Monthly Archives For May 2024
‘Laoqianfeng’ Is China’s ‘Quiet Luxury’: Here’s How The Ultra Rich Are Redefining Status Symbols
In China, the wealthiest millennials are showcasing their achievements through unique and understated status symbols, moving away from traditional ostentatious displays of wealth. As millennials, …
China’s silver imports set to jump on solar demand
Chinese silver imports could surge in the coming weeks, as traders take advantage of a jump in demand that’s taken prices well above the international market.Silver’s in a sweet spot because of its …
Some Of What Beijing Has Done Verges On The Humorous
Apple prepares to leave China, while Beijing makes ineffectual efforts to substitute for foreign business by reviving consumers spending.
China’s EV sector could offset looming EU tariffs with detours via ‘friendly’ tracks, but be prepared for countermeasures
Analysts say China is likely working out plans with the European Union set to conclude its investigation into electric vehicle subsidies, but that it should be wary of making moves with the ‘sole …
China’s plan to reduce carbon emissions is bold, but there’s a long way to go
The plan is a step on the road to China’s ultimate goal to peak emissions by 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by 2060.
US accuses China’s leadership over Ukraine, delivers new sanctions warning
The United States on Wednesday accused China’s leadership of supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine and warned that Beijing could face further sanctions in response from the United States and other NATO …
Gui Bin She International Files for IPO
By Josh Beckerman China-based hotel company Gui Bin She International Holding Group filed for an initial public offering. The company’s Shenzhen GBS …
What the EU elections mean for China
The EU’s China posture could weaken if far-right and far-left groups make considerable gains in the European Parliament elections next week.
Rare dispute reveals China and North Korea’s ongoing discord over nuclear weapons
North Korea’s recent criticism of China has revealed tensions between the two nations. North Korea condemned China, Japan and South Korea for discussing denuclearization.
Winklevoss crypto firm customers will get back triple the value of their frozen assets
Customers of the crypto platform Gemini can expect to recover more than three times the value of their digital assets that were ensnared in the fallout of FTX — a rare outcome for creditors involved…
BlackRock’s US$20-billion ETF is now the world’s largest bitcoin fund, dethroning Grayscale’s rival crypto trust
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust has attracted the greatest inflow, totalling US$16.5 billion, among nine spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds that went live in the United States in January.
China is back in Africa, but does the continent benefit?
China’s flagship economic cooperation program is bouncing back after a lull during the global pandemic, with Africa a primary focus, according to a Reuters analysis of lending, investment and trade …