China’s share of global brand value has increased from 3 percent to 15 percent in the past decade, with ICBC emerging as the most valuable Chinese brand, according to a new report. Brand Finance, a…
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How China’s factories have made an unexpected legacy for Ivanka Trump
In this June 6, 2017, file photo, Chinese, American, and other international flags fly as women walk past a Huajian Group shoe factory, which made shoes for Ivanka Trump’s brand, in Ganzhou in southern China’s…
Chinese brands increasingly global: British market research firm
According to a report released Thursday by the London-based market research company, the fastest-growing brand comes from China. Wuliangye, a Chinese brand of aromatic liquor, grew a striking 161 percent year-on-year to 14.6 billion dollars,…
Hong Kong, China stocks brace for more downdraught
Hong Kong and Chinese stocks may still come under pressure on Friday, adding to a sell-off in the previous session, as the markets have yet to fully digest the implications of disappointing earnings prospects among…
Eyes on China at Singapore aviation gathering amid industry consolidation
The biennial show, the largest in Asia, will bring together buyers and sellers against the backdrop of China’s attempt to play a bigger role in a realigning global aerospace industry. The Chinese push into the…
Internet in China — no more safe havens?
Ferdinand Schaff from the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business (APA) believes German companies active in China will have to change their approach. “Our firms will have to think twice before sharing any sort of information…
UK firms see ‘golden era’ in China
… bolstered by policy support such as the opening-up of financial markets and the government agenda of Healthy China 2030, UK business representatives said. “We’re delighted to announce that our wholly foreign-owned enterprise secured registration…
When it comes to energy, he said “America First”, I see “China First”
China is also investing in renewable energy R&D in an effort … Stay on top of the latest facts, information and resources aimed at the intersection of business and the environment. Sign up for the…
China cuts over 900 bln yuan in tax via VAT reform in 2017
China made further headway in cutting tax for enterprises in 2017 via its ongoing reform to replace business tax with value-added tax. A total of 918.6 billion yuan (145.98 billion U.S. dollars) was saved last…
Billions worth of business deals expected
China and the United Kingdom are sealing business deals worth up to 9 billion pounds ($12.75 billion or 80.7 billion yuan) during British Prime Minister Theresa May’s visit, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.…
Behind kerfuffle over a ‘nationalized 5G network,’ real US-China concerns
The more difficult challenge will be reconciling Western economic ideals with China’s development strategy in cutting-edge technologies. At stake are trillions of dollars of business in industries that entrepreneurs are just beginning to dream up…
In Aramco IPO, China talks crucial for choice of listing venue: sources
LONDON/DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia wants to complete talks with strategic investors such as China, Japan and South Korea before deciding where to list shares in state oil company Saudi Aramco, three sources familiar with…
Britain’s May meets China’s Xi on visit focused post-Brexit
May said business deals worth more than 9 billion pounds ($13 billion) will be announced before her visit ends Friday. Bolstering ties with China became more urgent after Britain voted in 2016 to leave the…