China's economy grew by 6.9% between April and June according to official figures, slightly higher than many economists had forecast. The growth rate, which compares expansion with the same three months in the previous year, was the same as in the first ... ( read original story ...)
Five Takeaways From China’s Weekend Meeting on Financial Regulation
For investors, possibly the most important thing that happened in China during the weekend was a closed-door conference on regulation that could set the scene for the financial sector’s next five years. Many details remain unclear. The most concrete ... ( read original story ...)
China’s economic growth remains stable at 6.9% in the second quarter
China's economy is holding steady ... Start your day right with the latest news driving global markets, from major stock movers and key economic headlines to important events on the calendar. Daily newsletter, Sunday through Friday. ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi says to accelerate market opening, expand imports: media
BEIJING (Reuters) - President Xi Jinping said on Monday China will accelerate market opening and clear administrative hurdles to boost foreign investment, while stepping up financial regulation to fend off risks. China should quicken the pace to eliminate ... ( read original story ...)
Canada misses podium as China dominates at diving worlds
BUDAPEST, Hungary -- China won both diving finals at the world swimming championships on Sunday with Peng Jianfeng clinching the men's 1-meter springboard before Ren Qian and Si Yajie took gold in the women's 10-meter synchronized event. Ren -- who won the ... ( read original story ...)
China warns Japan to ‘get used to’ its bomber flights near Okinawa
testing actual battle capabilities over the sea,” a spokesman told the state-run CGTN news service. EXPLORE MORE: The coming war with China The flight of six H6K bombers passed through the Miyako Strait on Thursday as part of “routine exercises”, a ... ( read original story ...)
Why China censors banned Winnie the Pooh
When is a set of wrist watches not just a set of wrist watches? When is a river crab not just a river crab? Inside the Great Firewall of China of course. Winnie the Pooh has joined a line of crazy, funny internet references to China's top leaders. ( read original story ...)
China upset about ‘negative’ Taiwan content in U.S. defense bill
"China has already lodged stern representations with the United States about this," Lu told a daily news briefing. China resolutely opposes any form of official contacts between the U.S. and Taiwan militaries, he said. "We urge the United States to fully ... ( read original story ...)
China Unicom’s parent gets go-ahead for mixed-ownership plan
Internet giants Alibaba Group Holding and Tencent Holdings are expected to be introduced next month as the first major private-sector stakeholders of a state-owned enterprise, following the approval of China United Network Communications’ so-called mixed ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Lufax to launch first overseas platform in Singapore
Competition has been rising among governments across Asia - most notably Hong Kong and Singapore - which have launched a raft of initiatives to grab a slice of the $100 billion invested in financial technology globally. Besides Hong Kong, Lufax had also ... ( read original story ...)