By basing its defence overhaul on a perceived threat, Canberra leaves too many questions hanging, including how this will deter or even contain China’s ambitions With Australia’s growth slowing and …
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Economists say expanding China’s demand key to sustained economic recovery
Economic experts have weighed in on the recent Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee meeting on Friday, echoing the official stance of a need to expand China’s dom …
China factory activity contracts in April as recovery challenges loom
China’s manufacturing activity contracted in April, official figures showed on Sunday, due to tapering global demand and slow domestic recovery after Covid-related curbs were lifted.
Indo-Pacific region wants to sidestep U.S.-China spat: Asian Development Bank head
A senior economist whose organization oversees economic-development projects across Asia says Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy could help the region’s huge infrastructure needs, but risks falling flat …
Paraguay’s Presidential Election to Spotlight China, Corruption: What to Watch
Paraguayan voters will head to the polls in general elections that will serve as fresh litmus test for both China’s growing influence in Latin America and an anti-incumbent wave sweeping the region.
China’s bond market issuances hit 7.27t yuan in March
Bond issuances in China totaled 7.27 trillion yuan ($1.05 trillion) in March, data from the central bank showed. Treasury bond issuances amounted to 806 billion yuan, while local government bond …
Chinese banking sector assets up in Q1
Financial institutions in China banking sector saw a steady expansion in assets in the first quarter of the year data from the co …
China turning its anti-corruption fire on bankers: Report
China’s top antigraft’s grip over corruption has intensified as the country is targeting bankers, making an example of a few prominent figures along the way, according to the New York Times. China’s …
China to release Rs80 billion pledged to Nepal since 2008
The funds from the northern neighbour will be used for infrastructure development in Nepal, according to officials.
Insider Buying: The Trans-China Automotive Holdings Limited (Catalist:VI2) Executive Chairman & CEO Just Bought 1.9% More Shares
Potential Trans-China Automotive Holdings Limited (Catalist:VI2) shareholders may wish to note that the Executive Chairman & CEO, Francis Hanjoe Tjia, recently bought S$561k worth of stock, paying S$0 …
China’s budget revenues increased in Q1 2023
The Finance Ministry of the People’s Republic of China has reported that, in the first quarter of 2023, the country’s budget revenues …
China ups financial support for agriculture, rural areas
China strengthened financial support for rural areas the agriculture sector and farmers in the first quarter of this year with r …
Decoupling Or Not, China Still Opening Wide Its Economy
The private sector and foreign investors have become increasingly skeptical about doing business in China since Covid-19. The risks of shutdowns, tr …
