As China navigates the everchanging domestic and international landscapes, policymakers are well-equipped with “ample policy space and a diverse tool kit”, Liao said at a news conference, stressing …
Monthly Archives For January 2025
Trump’s tariffs talk is cranking up imports even as the threat of a port strike ends
President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs are pushing companies to keep importing more goods, even as the pressure of a potentially devastating port strike has been lifted.
China Plans to Develop Blockchain-Focused National Data Infrastructure By 2029
The Chinese government continues to show an interest in blockchain technology, despite a blanked ban on cryptocurrencies in 2021.
China’s Shimao Group receives liquidation petition
China’s Shimao Group said on Friday CPYM Link Investment Limited had filed a liquidation petition against the company in the Hong Kong high court regarding a 258 million yuan ($35.19 million) …
China Evergrande ordered to repay its property unit $1.8 billion worth deposit pledges
China’s Evergrande Property Services Group said on Friday a Guangzhou city court has ordered its parent China Evergrande to repay pledge guarantees on deposit certificates totalling 13.4 billion yuan …
China’s Xi Jinping to send top-level envoy to attend Trump inauguration
Chinese president Xi Jinping has confirmed that he will send one of China’s top envoys to attend President-elect Donald Trump’s January 20 inauguration.
Crypto Faces New Threats as U.S. Bond Yields Surge and SEC Shakes Things Up
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are facing instability due to rising U.S. bond yields and uncertain SEC policy changes.
Video: China economy: Trump weighs on Chinese economic sentiment
Trump weighs on Chinese economic sentiment The threat of another trade war with the US under incoming President Donald Trump is weighing on Chinese consumer and business sentiment. Uncertainties about China’s economic future have encouraged…
Covid-19 and beyond: What South Africans need to know about respiratory illnesses today
If you’ve been hit with a respiratory tract infection this festive season, it’s more likely to be Covid-19 than the flu. However, experts and officials say there’s no cause for alarm, as the circulation and…
CE urges firms to invest more on the mainland
Chief Executive John Lee on Friday called on businesses to contribute to the country’s development by investing on the mainland. Speaking at a forum …
China’s ‘Salt Typhoon’ telecom hack has sent shockwaves through the US intelligence community
Late last year, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency had some curious advice for people about texting on their smartphones. Sending texts between an iPhone and an Android …
China-born gene-editing star scientist Zhang Feng recognised with top US prize
CRISPR-Cas9 pioneer presented with National Medal of Technology and Innovation in White House awards ceremony.
China plans space solar station with half-mile-long arrays for unprecedented power
Space-based solar power stations are the next big thing. China is trying something bolder and bigger. China has reportedly announced an ambitious plan to build large-scale solar power stations in …
