A year ago, growing anti-government demonstrations in Hong Kong were a hot topic in conversations among bankers, lawyers and other investment professionals in one of the world’s biggest and freest … ( read original story…
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Global event launched to solicit opinions on climate investment and finance
A global event was launched on July 2 in Beijing to collect new ideas from around the world to address challenges in climate investment and finance. T Investment and Fin … ( read original story…
China’s Central Bank Is Signaling a Slower Pace of Easing
China’s central bank is slowing down the pace of monetary easing amid signs of economic recovery, handing disappointment to investors who have worried about tightening liquidity and rising bond yields … ( read original story…
China Imports Stuck at India Ports Show Standoff Casualties
Imports from China have been piling up at Indian ports pending government clearances, causing concern that a recent border standoff between the two nations could have an economic fallout that will … ( read original…
China’s factory activity expands, but job losses quicken amid weak exports: Caixin PMI
China’s factory activity grew at a faster clip in June after the government lifted coronavirus lockdown measures and ramped up support steps, but the health crisis continues to pressure exports and … ( read original…
China’s blue chip index near 2-1/2-year high on stimulus, Hong Kong up
China stocks rallied on Thursday, with the blue chip index hitting a near a two-and-half-year high, boosted by more government spending to prop up the economy. Hong Kong shares also gained after a … (…
China’s Central Bank Is Signaling a Slowing in Pace of Easing
China’s central bank is slowing down the pace of monetary easing amid signs of economic recovery, handing disappointment to investors who have worried about tightening liquidity and rising bond yields … ( read original story…
China’s Sunac to Co-Finance George Miller’s ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’
The Beijing-based real estate giant closed the deal for the “epic love story,” starring Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton, with CAA Media Finance during the recent Cannes Virtual Market. ( read original story …)
Beijing wants to use blockchain for city-wide governance
Beijing’s local government on Tuesday released a two-year plan aimed at making the city a global hub for blockchain development and integrate the technology into its operations, from real estate to … ( read original…
National security law: US lawmakers condemn Beijing’s move against Hong Kong freedoms
Washington expressed strong displeasure on Tuesday over the passage of the Hong Kong national security law, which gives Beijing sweeping authority to curtail democratic freedoms, even as US lawmakers … ( read original story …)
Beijing Plans to Foster DLT Unicorns Through New Blockchain Investment Plan
China’s capital city has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Beijing into a global hub for private blockchain innovation and leader in public DLT deployment … ( read original story …)
The Latest: German finance chief says VAT cut ‘moral’ duty
Germany’s finance minister says businesses have a “moral obligation” to pass a temporary cut in value-added tax on to customers. ( read original story …)
Standard Bank Executive Sees CIIE as Key to China-Africa Trade
The China International Import Expo (CIIE) has helped to diversify China’s sources of imports and facilitate greater trade flows between China and Africa, says François Gamet, head of Asia for the … ( read original…
