By Ana Swanson and Paul Mozur Ana Swanson reported from Washington and Paul Mozur from Taipei The Biden administration on Monday initiated a trade investigation into China’s production of older types …
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After protests, China reverses course on law that hurt shareholders
China’s top legislative body stepped in on Monday to soften the terms of a controversial law meant to strengthen the hands of creditors by letting them target former shareholders in companies, after a …
Chinese Cobot Maker Dobot Bags USD87.6 Million in Hong Kong Debut
(Yicai) Dec. 23 — Shenzhen Dobot raised HKD681 million (USD87.6 million) in its initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange today, becoming China’s first manufacturer of collaborative …
CEOs are pessimistic about China’s businesses conditions for the first time since ‘zero-Covid’: Research organization
Alfredo Montufar Helu, head of the China Center at research organization The Conference Board, discusses the reasons behind the lack of optimism.
‘Cloud Rider’: China tests supersonic plane flying Beijing to New York in under two hours
One of the core innovations of the Yunxing’s design is the attachment of wide wings on top of the fuselage like a cloak.
China will wield big mop to clean up property mess
China is struggling with a property glut. Millions of unsold homes are weighing on real estate valuations and undermining President Xi Jinping’s efforts to stimulate the world’s second-largest economy …
Xi Digs In With Top-Down Economic Plan Even as China Drowns in Debt
As Beijing braces for a new showdown over trade, Xi Jinping is digging in on economic policies aimed at making China the world’s most powerful country.
China is making it easier for Americans to visit, but where is the big uptick?
Since then, China has made it easier for Americans to visit. This includes faster, simpler and cheaper visa processing, especially for students, as well as discounted flights on n …
China Robotics Specialist Shenzhen Dobot Makes Muted Trading Debut in Hong Kong
Chinese robotics specialist Shenzhen Dobot had a lackluster trading debut in Hong Kong after raising nearly US$100 million in one of the Asian financial hub’s last initial public offerings of the year …
‘Her Story’: China’s answer to ‘Barbie’ becomes latest smash hit. But some men are not amused
Her Story’s witty critique of gender norms has offended some men on Chinese social media, who have accused it of provoking “gender antagonism” – a phrase often used by state media to police online feminist…
Ground prepared for China’s steady growth
The Chinese economy is projected to grow by around 5 percent this year, contributing nearly 30 percent to global economic growth, according to Han Wenxiu, executive deputy director of the Office of the Central Committee…
Makers of Taiwan’s ‘Zero Day’ TV series set around invasion fear backlash from China
A Chinese war plane goes missing near Taiwan. China sends swarms of military boats and planes for a blockade as Taiwan goes on a war footing. Panic ensues on the streets of Taipei. The premise…
Beijing calls out Washington over $571.3-M aid to Taiwan
Beijing on Sunday condemned the United States’ announcement of $571.3-million military assistance and arms sales to Taiwan, accusing Washington of “playing with fire” by supporting Taipei’s …