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Top iPhone Assembler Foxconn Expects To Move Further Away From China
Foxconn Technology Group, Apple’s main iPhone assembler, plans to split its manufacturing capacity between China and other countries. ( read original story …)
Cryptocurrency Market News: Bitcoin unstoppable push to $12,000, China piloting digital currency in cities
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $11,716. An intraday low at $11,686 marked the end of the bearish leg. However, expected gains above $11,800 continue to delay due to low volatility and…
China’s economy set for gradual recovery into second half of 2020: Oxford Economics
China will find it “extremely difficult” to reach its targets for the “phase one” trade deal with the United States due to a decline in growth prospects globally, says Sian Fenner, lead Asia economist ……
Jordi Cruyff to coach Chinese Super League side Shenzhen FC
Jordi Cruyff, then head coach of Chongqing Lifan, gives instructions from the sidelines during a Chinese Super League match between Chongqing Lifan and Wuhan Zall on June 24, 2019. (Xinhua/Cheng Min) … ( read original…
China Sinopharm’s potential COVID-19 vaccine triggers antibodies in clinical trials: journal
A coronavirus vaccine candidate developed by a unit of China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm) appeared to be safe and triggered antibody-based immune responses in early and mid-stage trials, … ( read original story …)
China factory output flat, retail sales slip in July
China has reported its factory output rose just under 5% last month from a year earlier while retail sales fell slightly … ( read original story …)
China ‘may question’ trade talks with US amid tension
The US and China are due to resume trade talks in the coming days that last took place in January before tensions escalated. The two economic superpowers have been embroiled in a trade war since…
China’s retail sales unexpectedly fall as consumer caution prevails
China’s retail sales slipped in July, dashing expectations for a modest rise, as consumers in the world’s second-largest economy failed to shake off wariness about the coronavirus, while the recovery … ( read original story…
China produces record crude steel in July on strong demand
China produced a record amount of crude steel in July as the government boosted infrastructure spending, while the manufacturing sector rebounded as the world’s second-largest economy reopened after … ( read original story …)
Asian shares mixed on weak China data, worries over pandemic
Asian shares are mixed, cheered by the rally on Wall Street that’s likely a boon for export-driven regional economies, even as investors worry about the coronavirus pandemic … ( read original story …)
China’s property investment in July quickens to over one-year high
China’s July property investment grew at the quickest clip since April last year, underpinned by solid construction activity and easier lending as the economy gradually recovers from the coronavirus … ( read original story …)
China Jan-July Property Investment Rises 3.4% Year-On-Year, Picks up Speed From First-Half
China’s real estate investment rose 3.4% in January-July from a year earlier, official data showed on Friday, quickening from a 1.9% uptick in the first six months. Property sales by floor area fell 5 ……
