China’s glacier area has shrunk by 26% since 1960 due to rapid global warming, with 7,000 small glaciers disappearing completely and glacial retreat intensifying in recent years, official data released in March showed.
Monthly Archives For March 2025
China’s industrial profits fall in first 2 months, underline slow economic recovery
China’s industrial profits slipped in the first two months of 2025, as businesses navigate persistent deflationary pressures and an escalating trade war with the United States. The economy got off to an uneven start this…
China raises record 1.45 trillion yuan from bonds in stimulus signal
NEW YORK] China ramped up debt issuance this quarter, a move that both signals authorities’ priority on stimulating growth and efforts to prevent a repeat of an overheated bond market. Read more at …
Chinese regulators open path to IPO revival in mainland market
Mainland Chinese IPOs plummeted in value by 80 per cent in 2024 to just under $9bn, according to Dealogic data. Only 96 companies went public during the year, down 60 per cent from 2023.
AirAsia’s flight AK128 bound for Shenzhen turns back to KLIA after engine fire, landed safely
An AirAsia flight bound for Shenzhen, China, had to make a turnback to Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA 2) shortly after takeoff due to a …
Trump says he would consider reducing China tariffs if there’s a deal on TikTok
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he would consider a reduction in tariffs on China if that country’s government approves a sale of TikTok’s operations in the United States.
China Raises Record $200 Billion From Bonds in Stimulus Signal
China ramped up debt issuance this quarter, a move that both signals authorities’ priority on stimulating growth and efforts to prevent a repeat of an overheated bond market.
Trump hints at easing China tariffs to get TikTok deal done: ‘Maybe I’ll give them a little reduction’
President Trump said Wednesday he would be willing to reduce tariffs to get a deal done with TikTok’s Chinese parent, ByteDance. ByteDance faces an April 5 deadline to find a non-Chinese buyer for …
AirAsia flight catches fire, lands safely at KLIA2
An AirAsia flight heading to Shenzhen, China had to make an emergency turnback to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA) after one of its two engines caught fire last night.
DR Congo conflict tests China’s diplomatic balancing act
When it comes to China’s economic ties with DR Congo, the UN Comtrade Database shows that for years China has been DR Congo’s top trading partner. China has gone to great lengths to secure access…
Trump floats reducing tariffs on China to secure TikTok deal
President Trump on Wednesday floated reducing tariffs on China to get a TikTok divesture deal done as the April 5 deadline nears. “With respect to TikTok and China is going to have to play a…
Live: Trump slaps 25% tariffs on auto imports, says countries will be ‘pleasantly surprised’ by reciprocal duties
Yahoo Finance will chronicle the latest news and updates on Trump’s tariffs — from the threats to the eventual policy.
China’s dream of becoming a football superpower lies in tatters
When Xi came to power in 2012, his love for the sport spurred a drive to reform and improve Chinese football. His dream, he once said, was for China to qualify for the World Cup,…
