China’s consumer prices rose at a faster-than-expected rate in July, while producer deflation persisted, as Beijing ramps up support for its frail consumer sector in the face of a sputtering economic …
Monthly Archives For August 2024
Chinese automotive SoC developers file for IPO in Hong Kong
Black Sesame Technologies and Horizon Robotics, two China-based developers of smart driving chips, have recently filed for IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
China looks to its shipyards to beat US in any future war
In a newly built drydock on China’s Changxing Island Shipbuilding Base outside Shanghai, the world’s largest amphibious assault ship has sprung from nothing to an imposing hull that experts say might …
China bond trading accounts must not be borrowed or transferred, state media reports
China’s interbank bond market trading accounts must not be borrowed or transferred, as that could lead to a rise in non-compliant transactions, distort market prices and increase credit risks, a …
China’s Effort To Launch Starlink Rival Accidentally Creates Orbital Debris Field
A mishap from the Chinese rocket has created over 300 pieces of trackable debris, according to US Space Command. And the fragments might one day pose a danger to Starlink.
China’s Amphibious Assault Ship: A Symbol of Rapid Naval Expansion
China is rapidly constructing the world’s largest amphibious assault ship on Changxing Island, Shanghai. Named the 076 Class or ‘Yunan’ class, it is expected to launch by 2025. This swift progress highlights Beijing’s military expansion,
Beijing accelerates layout of synthetic biology industry
Beijing is strengthening the development of its synthetic biology industry, as well as innovation in the sector, with this year witnessing a surge in the
Morning Bid: Optimism rises, but China inflation looms
A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. Asia is set for a positive end to a turbulent week on Friday after a rip-roaring U.S. equity rally on Thursday, although Chinese inflation could temper…
Chinese boomers joining crypto tapper cults, WazirX fallout worsens: Asia Express
Tapping games scams in China are brainwashing the elderly in cult-like schemes as legal petition places more pressure on WazirX.
China just discovered a major gas field in South China Sea – how will it affect the disputed zone?
New find, described as world’s first ‘ultra-shallow gas field in ultra-deep waters’, estimated to contain more than 100 billion cubic metres of natural gas …
China Launches First Portion of Satellite Megaconstellation
As SpaceNews reports, China has successfully launched the first 18 of its initial satellites for its Qianfan or “Thousand Sails” megaconstellation, which were deployed into low-Earth orbit by a Long March 6A rocket on August…
Russia airspace ban forces BA to drop China flights
The airline now says Beijing flights will be suspended until November 2025, but schedules will remain under review. BA is also dropping one of its two daily flights to Hong Kong.
British Airways cuts Beijing route and Virgin axes two prominent long-haul routes
British Airways will suspend its Beijing route from London and Virgin Atlantic will drop two of its Caribbean routes from Heathrow in early 2025.
