China’s four largest state-owned banks plan to raise a combined 520 billion yuan ($71.60 billion) through A-share private placements, with the Chinese finance ministry involved in all four deals, …
FINANCE
Family of Yuyu Dong (outside of China) Available After Appeals Hearing Monday
Yuyu Dong, the renowned Chinese journalist who has been in detention for three years, will have his appeals hearing at the Beijing High Court on Monday, March 31, at 9:30 a.m. local time.
Beijing’s Enforcement of Energy Rules Could Hit Nvidia’s China Sales, Report Says
Nvidia’s business in China could reportedly take a hit if Beijing implements energy efficiency rules more strictly. The National Development and Reform Commission, China’s top economic planner …
Commentary: The Philippines walks a tightrope with Chinese aid
Manila wants to assert its sovereignty, but it also needs roads, bridges and power plants. Pragmatism, not ideology, is driving development finance decisions, say the Lowy Institute’s Alexandre Dayant …
What happens if China suddenly turns off the financial tap? Risk analyst warns of chaos
Sri Lanka defaulted on Chinese debt in 2022, triggering an economic crisis still felt today. Pakistan hovers on the brink of financial ruin under immense loan burdens, while African nations like …
Wall Street changes its tune on China as DeepSeek and policy hopes win back investors: ‘Confidence does feel like it’s returned’
In early 2024, China was struggling through a sluggish post-pandemic recovery, thanks to weak consumption, ongoing worries about property, and a continued hangover from a regulatory crackdown on China …
UBS Gains Full Control of Beijing-Based UBS Securities
UBS has received approval to fully acquire Beijing-based UBS Securities, marking a strategic expansion in China after its merger with Credit Suisse. The acquisition involves purchasing a 33% stake …
China, France to hold high-level strategic and economic dialogues this year
China and France will hold three high-level dialogues on strategic, economic, financial and cultural issues this year, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said after meeting with his French counterpart in …
China’s Xi meets global CEOs to urge trade stability
Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman, Rajesh Subramaniam of FedEx and Bill Winters of Standard Chartered were among the business leaders meeting Xi Jinping.
China’s Xi urges global CEOs to protect trade as Trump tariffs loom
China’s President Xi Jinping urged a gathering of global CEOs on Friday to protect industrial and supply chains, as Beijing seeks to assuage foreign firms’ concerns over the Chinese economy’s health …
China’s Xi Jinping meets with top foreign execs to promote investments
Chinese President Xi Jinping promoted foreign investments into the country in a meeting with top executives from foreign companies on Friday, amid the pressure of tariffs from U.S. President Donald …
US $100 billion asset manager VanEck returns to China after aborting mutual fund plan
American investment manager VanEck has established a private fund unit in China, returning to the onshore market as Beijing vows to shore up confidence of foreign enterprises doing business in the …
Clean energy giant Goldwind leads China’s global sector push
China has rushed ahead in recent years as the world’s forerunner in wind energy, propelled by explosive local demand as Beijing aggressively pursues strategic and environmental targets.- Gold rush – …
ADVERTISEMENT
