An opinion piece by Michael Zakkour, Beijing Review op-ed contributor and founder and CEO of U.S.-based consulting firms 5 New Digital and China BrightStar: …
BUSINESS
China Market Update: Guangzhou Follows Shanghai Real Estate Policy
Asian equities were lower on light volumes as Indonesia outperformed and Pakistan was closed for a market holiday.
China’s latest weapon of war is a gun-toting robot dog
China has showcased robot dogs capable of firing machine guns in the latest display of its military prowess. The remote-controlled robots were unveiled during a military training exercise conducted by …
US tariffs on Chinese medical imports face industry doubt as alternative suppliers emerge
Higher U.S. tariffs on medical gloves, syringes and face masks from China are unlikely to make U.S. producers more competitive, as other low-cost suppliers are expected to rush in to fill the gap, …
Apple’s discounts are boosting iPhone sales in China
After a slow start, Apple’s iPhone sales in China are rebounding as the smartphone giant continues to offer new discounts to beat out rivals.
Analysis-US tariffs on Chinese medical imports face industry doubt as alternative suppliers emerge
Higher U.S. tariffs on medical gloves, syringes and face masks from China are unlikely to make U.S. producers more competitive, as other low-cost suppliers are expected to rush in to fill the gap, …
China, Hong Kong stock markets are back in favour with global investors, HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan says
Investors are growing increasingly positive on China’s long-term growth prospects but are ‘underinvested’ in the world’s second-largest economy, HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan says.
China’s Xi Jinping issues call to arms: cultivate new sources of employment, quell ‘chaos’ in job market
President urges the record batch of upcoming graduates to seek employment in grass-root organisations, rural areas and small businesses, as greater emphasis is placed on supporting the private sector.
China is ‘doubling down’ on local chip development with a new $47.5 billion fund: ‘The size of the fundraising speaks for itself’
High-profile successes and U.S. chip controls could be motivating Beijing to invest even more money in its semiconductor sector.
China’s Xi Jinping cautions against energy investment overload at meeting
During a meeting with high-profile business leaders and economists, President Xi Jinping said too much investment into new energy would stifle innovation and deprive other sectors of needed resources.
China’s C919, after a year of domestic flights, preps its pitch for Western endorsement
The C919, China’s home-grown commercial jet, has completed a year of passenger flights. Will it receive airworthiness certification from the Western countries currently sanctioning trade and tech in …
China and Japan raise concern over Indian restrictions on imported PCs and notebooks
China and Japan have questioned India’s import license requirements, highlighting renewed concerns from WTO members against India’s unilateral trade measures.
India and China Eliminate US Dollar in Imports
India and China have decided to stop using the US dollar for import payments and will use their local currencies instead.
