Authorities in Shanghai have announced that some Covid-19 lockdown measures imposed on businesses will be lifted from Wednesday. Plans have also been introduced to support the city’s economy, which …
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WRAPUP 1-Some in Beijing back to work, Shanghai inches closer to ending COVID lockdown
Streets in Beijing were busier on Monday as residents in two districts were allowed to return to work, while Shanghai inched closer towards lifting its two-month old COVID-19 lockdown from Wednesday, …
Next Hong Kong Leader John Lee to Meet China’s Xi in Beijing
Hong Kong’s next leader John Lee will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top leaders during his first visit to China’s capital since his selection as chief executive earlier this month, …
China reopening hopes lift yuan to one-week high
SHANGHAI: China’s yuan strengthened on Monday as the dollar drifted lower on diminished expectations that rate …
Shanghai lockdown: Chinese financial hub set to lift curbs on firms
Authorities in Shanghai have announced that some Covid-19 lockdown measures imposed on businesses will be lifted from Wednesday. Plans have also been introduced to support the city’s economy, which …
China’s Reopening Plans Spark Rally in Consumer Stocks, Yuan
The yuan and Chinese consumer stocks rallied as key cities eased Covid restrictions, spurring bets that the worst of the economic impact from strict lockdowns is over. Most Read from …
Hong Kong’s Next Leader John Lee to Meet China’s Xi in Beijing
Hong Kong’s next leader John Lee will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang during his first visit to China’s capital since his selection as chief executive earlier this month, …
China’s Reopening Plans Spark Rally in Consumer, Travel Stocks
Consumer stocks led gains in Chinese equities as Beijing and Shanghai further eased Covid-19 restrictions, prompting traders to snap up shares set to benefit from a gradual resumption of normal …
China Aiming for Greater Influence With Pacific Islands Summit
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to meet with officials from Pacific Island nations Monday, a sign of the intensifying competition with the U.S. and Australia for influence in the region.Most …
GT Voice: China’s coming to Sri Lanka’s aid a loud response to ‘debt trap’ lies
VCG. Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said China had offered “a few hundred million dollars” in financial support to the debt-ridden country to …
China Funnels Its Overseas Aid Money Into Political Leaders’ Pet Projects
Chinas financing of overseas projects has disproportionately benefited the core political supporters of incumbent presiden …
US raises concerns over UN human rights chief’s visit to China
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is raising concerns with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet’s recent visit to China, where she explored human rights issues in the …
Hong Kong must be prepared for geopolitical risks, finance chief warns, as he hits out at US for interfering in global market
Financial Secretary Paul Chan also lauds national security law for creating safe and stable environment, with companies raising more funds through IPOs.