China said on Thursday it would expand a private pension scheme nationwide from December 15, following a pilot effort, as it moves to plug a pension gap in plans to help a rapidly ageing population.
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China’s customs chief and trade veteran dies of sudden illness
China’s customs chief Yu Jianhua, a top trade negotiator who navigated the country through the trade war during Donald Trump’s previous presidential term, died of an undisclosed sudden illness on …
Australia strikes ‘rugby diplomacy’ deal with Papua New Guinea to counter China
Australia has struck a “rugby diplomacy” deal with Papua New Guinea to try to curb China’s mounting influence, agreeing to bankroll the Pacific country’s ambitions in the sport while cementing a …
Yang Liu predicts 6,000 points surge in China A-shares
Yang Liu, CIO and Chairman of Atlantis Investment Management, highlights a strong recovery in China’s bonds and equities in 2024, with Hong Kong and China markets achieving gains not seen in years.
Nvidia steps up hiring in China to focus on AI-driven cars, Bloomberg News reports
Nvidia has added hundreds of staff in China this year to enhance its research capabilities and focus on new autonomous driving technologies, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.
Republicans looking for new ways to force through China crackdowns left out of yearly defense bill
After a number of China crackdown provisions failed to make it into the yearly defense bill, Republicans are working on ways to get them signed into law before the end of the year.
Papua New Guinea Gains a Team in Australian Rugby League in Diplomatic Push Aimed at Curbing China
Papua New Guinea will gain its own team in Australia’s rugby league in a soft diplomacy deal linked to limiting Chinese influence in the South Pacific …
Taiwan demands that China end its military activity in nearby waters
Taiwan has demanded that China end its ongoing military activity in nearby waters, which it said is unilaterally undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and disrupting international shipp …
Beijing’s POV on Assad’s Fall-out
During Monday’s Chinese Foreign Ministry press briefing, Mao Ning was grilled by journalists from China-Arab TV, Anadolu Agency, and AFP about the sudden collapse of Assad’s regime. Questions focused …
China Grapples With Disappointments As Its Friends Suffer Setbacks
China’s partnership with Iran has also faced challenges. Despite a 2021 strategic pact promising up to $400 billion in Chinese investment over 25 years, only $185 million has materialized. While …
Powerful blast rocks residential high-rise in southern China, kills one person
A powerful blast rocked a residential high-rise building in an affluent district of the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen on Wednesday, killing one person and sending shockwaves through nearby skyscrapers.
GlobalData’s NFVI Competitiveness Report: Huawei Earns Full Scores in All Dimensions and Exclusive Leader Rating
GlobalData has released its 2024 Telco Cloud infrastructure competitiveness assessment report, which crowns Huawei as an industry leader across all dimensions.
Assad’s Downfall Sends Ripples Through Beijing
This article explores the implications of the Assad regime’s collapse for China, examining Beijing’s motivations for supporting the Syrian leader and the potential consequences for its domestic and …
