Since 2016 it has been a tradition for me to deliver a blog on blockchain and crypto in which I present the main trends for the new year. Looking back, 2025 was an eventful year…
Monthly Archives For January 2026
Philippines tells Beijing it is alarmed over escalating verbal tussle in South China Sea dispute
Philippines tells Beijing it is alarmed over escalating verbal tussle in South China Sea dispute – The Philippines has told China that it is alarmed about heated exchanges with Chinese diplomats in Ma …
Xi has absolute control over China’s military. Now he wants more
Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s decision to place the country’s top-ranking general under investigation is a stunning move that leaves Xi virtually alone at the top of the military hierarchy – raising …
How a purge of China’s military leadership could impact the army and the future of Taiwan
China considers Taiwan its own territory and has threatened to take control of the island by force if necessary. China also has increased military pressure and, last month, launched large-scale …
CICC Rebuilds IPO Pipeline to Focus on ‘Most Promising’ Deals
China International Capital Corp. is rebuilding its pipeline of initial public offerings and conducting thorough due diligence as scrutiny has grown after a boom in Hong Kong share sales.
Young adults in China are leaning into living alone
From embracing an “Are you dead yet?” app to rewriting Lunar New Year customs, here’s how a rising generation of young adults in China is coping with social isolation and economic hardship.
2020: Covid-19 market shock
Silvia Pavoni assesses the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic on global economies, and how governments and populations will likely respond once the coronavirus eventually recedes When her …
Chinese drinks maker Eastroc’s US$1.3 billion Hong Kong IPO gives it wings to soar
Shanghai-listed firm is selling 40.9 million shares for HK$248 each, which would give it a market cap of about US$21 billion.
Shenzhen, Singapore Bourses to Continue Cooperating to Bring More Chinese Secondary Listings to SGX
For example, China Medical System Holdings completed its secondary listing on the SGX last July, and Yangzijiang Financial Holding spun off its maritime business unit for listing on the main board of …
Carney says Canada has no plans to pursue free trade agreement with China as Trump threatens tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his country has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with China. He was responding to U.S.
Carney says Canada not pursuing free trade deal with China as Trump threatens 100% tariffs
Trump’s rhetoric on Truth Social contrasts with what he said after the agreement between Ottawa and Beijing: “If you can get a deal with China, you should do that.” …
China’s Eastroc Beverage seeks up to US$1.3 bil from Hong Kong listing
Chinese energy-drink maker Eastroc Beverage Group Co has started taking investor orders for its second listing in Hong Kong that may fetch as much as HK$10.1 billion (US$1.3 billion, or $1.64 billion) …
Financial sector reforms key to growth
During the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), the financial sector will face both challenges and opportunities. The main challenges stem from the already large scale of financial assets, narrowing …
