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China Unicom posts 94pc slump in 2016 net profit
China Unicom, the world’s sixth-largest mobile network operator by number of subscribers, reported widely expected downbeat earnings for last year on Wednesday, as its senior management burnished investors’ hope for a turnaround this year. “The…
China's Premier Li touts free trade, says no hard landing for economy
That would not make our trade fairer,” Li said at his annual news conference at the end of the annual meeting of China’s parliament. “Our hope on the Chinese side is that no matter what…
China urges cooperation with US ahead of Trump-Xi summit
at a Wednesday news conference. Speaking at the conclusion of the nation’s annual ‘Two Sessions’ meetings, Li said that Beijing and Washington should strengthen dialogue to resolve differences and achieve common ground on trade relations.…
China begins new work on disputed South China Sea island
CHINA has started fresh construction work in the disputed South China Sea, new satellite images show, a sign that Beijing is continuing to strengthen its military reach across the vital trade waterway. Regional military attaches…
Li says China wants stability in South China Sea
… China hopes to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea by pushing forward with negotiations for a code of conduct for rival claimants in the disputed waters. Addressing a news conference at…
China Anxious About Trade War With US
China is warning about the possible impact of a trade war with the United States, even as the world’s two biggest economies take steps to map out relations under the administration of President Donald Trump.…
China’s economy gets off to strong start in 2017
Solid growth is welcome news for China’s policymakers as they turn their focus to containing risks from a sharp build-up in debt ahead of a major leadership reshuffle later this year. But economists are not…
UPDATE 1-China Unicom reports 2016 profit drop, braces for challenging 2017
HONG KONG, March 15 State-owned China Unicom Hong Kong Ltd on Wednesday reported a drop in revenue and profit for 2016, and is bracing for further challenges this year as the Beijing government calls on…
China begins new work on disputed South China Sea islands
New satellite images show that China has started fresh construction work in the disputed South China Sea, a sign that Beijing is continuing to strengthen its military reach across the vital trade area. Samantha Vadas…
China e-commerce confusion catches Australian retailers on the hop
SYDNEY/BEIJING (Reuters) – Australian retailers and manufacturers are rejigging their business models and reviewing strategies to sell goods into China amid confusion over a threatened government crackdown on e-commerce platforms. Supermarket giant … ( read…
China's premier says no hard landing, but growth target not easy
“Almost every year I have heard a prediction of the Chinese economy having a hard landing,” Li said at his annual news conference at the end of the annual meeting of China’s parliament. “But I…
Premier: China won't devalue yuan to boost exports
BEIJING, China – China has no plans to devalue its yuan to boost exports and will keep its exchange rate stable, the country’s top economic official said Wednesday. Premier Li Keqiang’s comments follow heavy spending…
