Imax and subsidiary Imax China Holding Inc. have raised their profile in China yet again after signing a 30-theater deal with Chinese film studio and distributor Bona Film Group. The deal with Bona follows the…
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The World This Week: Can Godfather China Control Troublesome North Korea?
Atul Singh is the Founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Fair Observer. He teaches Political Economy at the University of California, Berkeley and at the Deep cracks appear between China and North Korea after the macabre…
Regulator: China needs to rein in risky stock behavior
Regulators need to stop “blind expansion” by financial firms, the deputy chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, Li Chao, said at a news conference. People in financial industries have warned insurance companies and others…
China's Panchen Lama says to uphold 'glorious tradition' of patriotism
BEIJING A youth named by China as the second-highest figure in Tibetan Buddhism, but reviled as a fake by many Tibetans, has pledged to uphold the “glorious tradition” of patriotism that holders of his position…
China names economic officials amid slowdown, Trump threats
China’s government has named a trade specialist as its new commerce … while He Lifeng will take over the powerful National Development and Reform Commission, the official Xinhua News Agency reported Friday. The appointments are…
Don’t let Beijing push us around, warns ‘frustrated’ former ambassador to China
BEIJING — The United States needs to stop getting pushed around by China and work out a long-term strategy to deal with the country’s rise, former U.S. ambassador Max Baucus said this week. In an…
China's Recon buys $100M majority stake in Millennium Films
HONG KONG — China’s footprint in Hollywood is expanding following a wire and cable maker’s purchase of a controlling stake in independent studio Millennium Films, which produced “Rambo” and “The Expendables.” Recon Holding said Thursday…
Toronto says no offers have come in for Giovinco from China or elsewhere
Toronto FC president Bill Manning reiterated Friday there has been no formal offer from a club in China or elsewhere for star striker Sebastian Giovinco. The Italian’s agent has been stoking the fire in recent…
China will take ‘necessary steps’ for security if North Korean regime collapses
China will take the “necessary measures” to safeguard national security in the event of the collapse of the neighbouring North Korean regime, a defence official said on Thursday. The recent assassination of North Korean leader…
Could China's Trump tactics actually be working?
But throughout, Beijing has shown iron self-discipline and restraint. China’s official news agency Xinhua noted of Mr Trump: “He will soon realise that leaders of the two countries must use more mature and effective ways…
North Korea says China 'dancing to the tune of the US'
The statement did not name China, but referred to a “neighbouring country” which “often claims” to be friendly. “This country, styling itself a big power, is dancing to the tune of the US,” the state-run…
Answer to China's Pollution: Beijing Cuts Coal Use by 30 Percent in 2017
Beijing is on its way to make more changes to fight its worsening pollution. As a part of its campaign to utilize more renewable power sources, China’s capital city said it will cut down its…
China promised Philippines not to build in disputed shoal: Philippines' FM
Frosty ties between the two countries have improved as Duterte shifts away from traditional ally the United States and closer to Beijing, though the news came a day after China’s commerce minister postponed an official…