China is expected to lead the recovery of East Asian and Pacific economies this year, but many nations will record sub-par growth as they struggle to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, according to … (…
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China set to lead recovery of East Asian and Pacific economies: World Bank
New signs show that China is cracking down on debt again
A first-quarter survey by the China Beige Book found that borrowing by state-owned enterprises dropped to the lowest in the study’s roughly 10-year history. ( read original story …)
Trade deficit with China grows as imports soar
The value of Chinese imports in the first months of 2021 alone reached $15.42 billion, twice as much as the value of Vietnamese exports to the market.Import turnover from China in the first two months…
France should boost wheat quality to lift China exports
PARIS: France’s grain sector needs to offer higher-quality wheat to meet Chinese industry needs and strengthen phytosanitary checks if it wants to further expand sales to China, a senior manager at … ( read original…
Global brands address forced labor in China, but risk alienating Chinese consumers
Some of the world’s biggest brands — Nike, Adidas, H&M — find themselves in the hot seat in China today. Their sin: promoting human rights. [trending] After statement from Adidas alleging forced labor … (…
China sanctions UK businesses, MPs and lawyers in Xinjiang row
Former Conservative party leader Iain Duncan Smith and the party’s Human Rights Commission among those hit by retaliation … ( read original story …)
China reports 11 new COVID-19 cases, same as a day earlier
SHANGHAI, March 26 (Reuters) – China reported 11 new COVID-19 cases on March 25, in line with the previous day, the country’s national health authority said on Friday. The National Health Commission, … ( read…
Shenzhen airport passenger flow returns to pre-pandemic peak levels
The daily passenger flow in the Shenzhen Baoan International Airport reached peak levels from before the COVID-19 pandemic airpo … ( read original story …)
Rating Cut Ignites Fresh Concern Over Chinese Real Estate Firms
The downgrade of a major property firm has deepened investor concern about China’s debt-laden real estate sector, as defaults among onshore corporate borrowers surge to a record high. ( read original story …)
Beijing encourages backlash against Nike and other brands over Uighurs
Beijing is encouraging a backlash against western brands that are boycotting cotton produced in China’s majority Muslim region of Xinjiang over concerns that it is being harvested by forced labour. ( read original story …)
Crypto Won’t Replace Cash Due To Volatility: BIS Boss
Agustin Carstens has given his opinion on the role cryptocurrencies play in the economy. According to Carstens, […] … ( read original story …)
Nike and H&M face backlash in China over Xinjiang statements
Chinese social media condemns statements by the companies as celebrities cancel contracts with brands … ( read original story …)
Biden Expects China ‘Competition,’ But Its Military Says It’s ‘Not Afraid of Any Challenge’
President Joe Biden said during his first presidential press conference that he is “not looking for confrontation, although we know there will be steep competition” with China, whose armed forces say … ( read original…
