But that period is over. Today, local governments are arguably the greatest source of market distortion and financial risk in China.
Monthly Archives For August 2024
Discovering China’s Undiscovered Gems in August 2024
As China’s market shows signs of resilience despite weaker-than-expected economic activity, the Shanghai Composite Index and CSI 300 have posted modest gains, reflecting cautious optimism among …
China puts private sector policy on the front burner after July data disappoints
Despite Beijing’s focus on consumption, Julian Evans-Pritchard, Capital Economics’ head of China research, said he remained sceptical about the prospect of consumer handouts for households. He said …
China should consider setting a formal inflation target
With broad deflationary forces dominating the Chinese economy, Beijing ought to empower its central bank to maintain price stability.
Vietnam’s To Lam touches down in China on first overseas trip as new leader
Vietnamese Communist Party chief To Lam arrived in Beijing on Sunday afternoon on his first overseas trip as his country’s leader, pointing to China’s continued importance in Hanoi even as Vietnam …
Party chief To Lam arrives in Beijing for top-level talks with Chinese leaders
VOV.VN – Party General Secretary and President To Lam on August 18 afternoon left Guangzhoul for Beijing where he is scheduled to hold top-level talks and meetings with senior Chinese leaders in the coming two…
Visit by Vietnam’s new leader to China reflects key relationship, even as it builds ties with US
Vietnamese leader To Lam has started a three-day visit to China in his first overseas trip since assuming his country’s top post about two weeks ago.
Cao Wenxuan Shares New Novel in Shenzhen: A Journey of Loss and Growth
On the evening of August 17, renowned author Cao Wenxuan held a lively book sharing event at the Luohu Book City in Shenzhen to introduce his latest work, “Who Took My Grandfather?” Enthusiastic …
China could develop rotating launcher on moon to send lunar resources to Earth
Chinese scientists propose a magnetic launcher on the moon for cost-effective resource transport to Earth. The magnetic levitation system, based on the hammer throw principle, would spin faster and launch the capsule toward Earth.
China’s post-Gaza war ambitions will have to include Israel eventually: experts
Beijing’s diplomatic efforts since conflict’s outbreak have been weighted towards its Arab partners and disregarded by Tel Aviv With the Israel-Gaza war in its 10th month and the prospect of a widening in the conflict…
Can China’s Tech Giants Do Without Consumers?
Earnings reports from Chinese tech companies last week should be a wake-up call for Beijing. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and JD.com Inc. pulled out all the stops to attract custome …
Party General Secretary, President To Lam arrives in Beijing
Central Committee and State President To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Beijing on August 18 evening, continuing their state visit to China from August 18-20.
PH named ‘best diving destination’ at expo in Beijing
The Philippines was named “Best Diving Destination” at the Diving Resort Travel Show (DRT) Beijing 2024, held from Aug. 1 to 4. Led by the Philippine Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Beijing office, the country’s participation…