Chinese exports exceeded market expectations in August, rising at a faster clip despite the impact of punitive tariffs.
Monthly Archives For September 2024
China’s Export Surge: Navigating Tariffs and Domestic Challenges
China’s exports saw their fastest growth in nearly 1.5 years, as manufacturers sped up shipments ahead of anticipated tariffs. Despite high export figures, weak domestic demand hindered imports, …
The top five telco-born ‘tech-cos’ in the world
Prompted by some weird PR opportunism by Telefónica, six months late, RCR has returned to the original Omdia review to count-down the top telcos for digital reinvention.
Vanished Banker Loses $750 Million in China’s Unending Crackdown
In the go-go years when China minted a billionaire every two days, banking rainmaker Bao Fan almost reached that milestone himself.
China’s Exports Beat Estimates in Rare Bright Spot for Economy
China’s exports unexpectedly picked up in August, providing a rare boost for an economy weighed down by deflationary pressures, though this has stoked tensions with trade partners.
Alibaba’s shares accepted to Shanghai-HK, Shenzhen-HK stock connects
The moves, which will allow mainland Chinese investors to trade the stock, follow Alibaba’s recent primary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Beijing’s “one-China principle” is spreading
Beijing is determined to win the world over to its one-China principle, which holds that Taiwan is an “inalienable part” of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Disinformation is central to that …
China’s exports top forecasts, but imports disappoint amid depressed domestic demand
China’s exports grew at their fastest pace since March 2023 in August, suggesting manufacturers are rushing out orders ahead of tariffs expected from a growing number of trade partners while imports missed forecasts amid weak…
The profound impact of COVID-19 on China’s agricultural carbon emissions
The research found that China’s net greenhouse gas emissions (NGHGE) from agriculture showed an increasing trend over these three years, with methane …
China virus alert! Newly-detected tick-borne virus can damage brain
(Web Desk) – After coronavirus, a new virus called Wetland Virus (WELV) has now been found in China, and it can easily infect humans through tick bites, impact brains and lead to neurological disease …
Best of BS Opinion: China’s demographic liability, rural banking and more
Rooted in the one-child policy and changing social and cultural norms, China has huge demographic challenges ahead. What are the long term implications for markets, the global eco …
China supports sustainable financial support for AU-led peace operations
China supports the provision of adequate, predictable, and sustainable financial support for African Union (AU)-led peace operations, Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, …
US bill to restrict business with China’s WuXi AppTec, BGI passes House
The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday passed a bill that aims to restrict business with China’s WuXi AppTec, BGI and several other biotech companies on national security grounds. It was the …
