China’s stock exchanges and central bank rushed to defend a tumbling yuan and falling stock markets on Monday, trying to soothe investors concerned about Donald Trump’s return to the White House and …
Monthly Archives For January 2025
Chinese fast-food chain LXJ plans for IPO in Hong Kong
Chinese fast-food chain LXJ International has submitted an application for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. The move is aimed at raising capital to enable the company to further bolster …
China’s WuXi Biologics to sell Ireland vaccine facility to Merck for $500 million
China’s WuXi Biologics said on Monday it will sell its vaccine facility in Ireland to Merck for about $500 million.
Mint Primer | China’s new virus outbreak: what we know so far
A surge in respiratory infections in China has put in focus a little known virus—the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)—largely affecting children under the age of 14. The virus shares some similarities with covid-19,
Beijing-based cyber group protests US sanctions for its alleged role in hacks
China has slammed a decision by the U.S. Treasury to sanction a Beijing-based cybersecurity company for its alleged role in multiple hacking incidents targeting critical U.S. infrastructure
Taiwan Requests South Korea’s Assistance in Investigating Chinese Ship for Damaging Undersea Cables
Taiwan seeks South Korea’s help to investigate a Chinese ship accused of damaging undersea communication cables amid rising tensions.
China’s central bank outlines ‘moderately loose’ monetary policy
Beijing: China s central bank has outlined a moderately loose monetary plan aimed at boosting domestic demand to spur growth, days after President …
Exclusive: Sunac China flags difficulty making Sept dollar bond payments, sources say
Developer Sunac China has informed some of its dollar creditors it is unlikely to meet a September bond maturity deadline, two sources said, as weak sales raise the prospects for a new round of …
Asia’s crude oil imports drop in 2024 as weak China weighs
Asia’s crude oil imports dropped in 2024, the first annual decline in three years, led by weak demand from heavyweight China and other major buyers, with only India managing sparse growth.
China’s HMPV outbreak: Viral video shows crowded hospitals, patients on IV drips, but here’s the truth
Disturbing visuals from China, linked to human metapneumovirus, have raised global alarm reminiscent of Covid-19. These images come at a time the spread of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the country has raised global concern.
HMPV outbreak in China: Is it a new virus? How is it similar to Covid-19? Is there any vaccine? What we know so far
HMPV, or Human Metapneumovirus, is not a newly discovered virus. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it was first discovered in early 2000s. Should India be worried about it? Is there a…
China protests US sanctions for its alleged role in hacking, complains of foreign hacker attacks
China has slammed a decision by the U.S. Treasury to sanction a Beijing-based cybersecurity company for its alleged role in multiple hacking incidents targeting critical U.S. infrastructure, while the …
Tesla posted record China sales in 2024. But this year is going to be tough as competition heats up
Tesla faces fresh threats as Chinese automakers double down on domestic market in the face of hefty export tariffs in the U.S. and European Union.
