Conventional wisdom, shared by members of Congress in both parties and the interim National Security Strategy released last week, considers China “the pacing threat” and America’s strongest competitor … ( read original story …)
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China summons UK ambassador as media freedom fight escalates
Beijing has summoned Britain’s ambassador to China over an article she wrote on press freedom, escalating a bitter row between the two countries that has spilled over to the media industry. ( read original story…
China and Russia to open moon base, expanding space cooperation
China and Russia have agreed to jointly build a research station on the moon, expanding the two countries’ cooperation in space. The lunar base will be open to “all interested countries and … ( read…
China’s ban on Taiwan’s pineapples inspires creative dishes
The spiky fruit became a politically charged symbol after China banned the import of Taiwan’s pineapples on March 1, citing pests. In response, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen kicked off a social … ( read original…
Beijing bristles at UK envoy over media freedom article
China launched a scathing new attack Wednesday on Britain’s ambassador in Beijing over an article she wrote on media freedom, saying the piece exposed “prejudice” and “double standards.” The foreign … ( read original story…
Xi’s Gambit: China Plans for a World Without American Technology
Beijing’s leaders plot a path to go it alone, vowing to spend big to fill gaps in innovation and avoid dependence on the United States and others. ( read original story …)
Biden’s Tough China Policy Poses Business Risk to Some of His Biggest Donors
All have long had a keen interest in doing business in China (even if the so-called “Great Firewall” keeps out some tech companies like Google and Facebook). All now have an interest in how the…
Beijing Hit by Heavy Smog; Xi Addresses PLA: NPC Update
Load Error While attending a group discussion of the military delegation during the NPC in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese president Xi Jinping urged the People’s Liberation Army to be prepared for … ( read original…
China’s ‘two sessions’: Beijing promises level playing field but boosts support for state firms
China has highlighted the fair treatment of all market entities in its new five-year economic plan, as it tries to reconcile development of both private and state firms and fend off criticism from … (…
China’s Credit Better Than Forecast Despite February Holiday
China’s credit expansion slowed in February during a traditionally slow month for lending because of the Lunar New Year holidays, but the drop was less than economists forecast. ( read original story …)
UPDATE 1-China Feb new bank loans fall less than expected as c.bank tapers credit
New bank lending in China fell less than expected in February from the previous month as the central bank seeks to cool credit growth to contain debt risks while maintaining support for ailing small ……
China Feb new bank loans fall to 1.36 trln yuan, beat forecast
Chinese banks extended 1.36 trillion yuan ($208.86 billion) in new local-currency loans in February, down from January but exceeding analyst expectations. Analysts polled by Reuters had predicted new … ( read original story …)
China Appears to Ban ‘Stock Market’ From Social Media Search
China’s stock rout turned so extreme that state-backed funds intervened to calm the market on Tuesday, but authorities appeared to make it somewhat difficult to find out what happened on the mainland. ( read original…
