The visa-free entry policy is China’s latest effort to boost tourism and economic exchanges. Last month, China expanded its visa-free transit policy to include citizens from Norway for a 72/144-hour …
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China’s state planner issues draft rules for coal production reserve system
China will establish a coal production reserve system by 2027 to stabilise prices and ensure sufficient coal supply, according to draft rules issued by the state planner for public comment on …
Oil prices fall on China concerns, skepticism on OPEC+ cuts
Oil prices fell in Wednesday Asian morning trading as markets continue to doubt the impact of OPEC+ cuts and take cues from a worsening demand outlook in China.
Chinese brands chart new horizons in global market
At the just-concluded 2023 Boao Forum for Entrepreneurs in Boao, a coastal town in south China’s Hainan Province, Chinese entrepreneurs and experts believe technological innovation empowers Chinese …
Five Chinese EV brands that haven’t hit Australia… yet
With their own government manufacturing subsidies at home and a handy trade agreement here, these brands could be tempted by the Australian market …
Warning shot: China put on notice as it tries to fix its economic mess
while trying to cope with the destabilising legacies of China’s past economic and financial strategies. The Business Briefing newsletter delivers major stories, exclusive coverage and expert opinion.
How Chinese investors are thwarting China’s fight against dollar
As China grapples with the challenge of reducing its reliance on the US dollar, a wave of interest from Chinese investors in high-yielding dollar bonds is …
China forecast to build US$1 billion GM crop market after landmark approval
China’s approval last month of genetically modified (GM) corn and soybeans is likely to lead to a quick and massive growth of a market for the crops in the coming years, analysts predict.
Corn, Wheat See Technical Buying on China Sales, Soybeans End Flat: Cattle Bounce but Will it Hold?
Corn and wheat try to hold early gains on a 7.3 mb SRW wheat sale to China but hit resistance. Plus, soybeans remove Brazil weather premium. Cattle bounce but will it hold? Randy Martinson, Martinson…
Short Covering Continues in Corn, Wheat on China Sales, Soybeans End Flat: Cattle Bounce but Will it Hold?
Corn and wheat close higher on short covering and China export sales but how high can the markets run? Soybeans consolidate waiting for more Brazil wx news and caught between higher meal and lower …
China and the U.S. are testing the limits of global trade
China remains an attractive market for U.S. businesses. For example Meta Platforms and Tencent Holdings have struck a deal to sell American-designed, Chinese manufactured lower-cost and lower-technology virtual-reality headsets in China.
China cut graphite imports to the US, worrying EV carmakers. Can Canada come to the rescue?
China began restricting exports of graphite supplies needed to make electric vehicle (EV) batteries on Dec. 1. EV carmakers are nervous about shortages because the US lacks its own domestic supplies.
‘Are they possessed?’: ritual duo pour foodstuff cocktail into China river for ‘good karma’ triggering online eco-backlash
Two women who poured cooking ingredients into a river in China as part of a “release life” tradition to bring good luck have sparked anger online.