Most of Alibaba’s revenue currently comes from its China retail marketplaces that include the Taobao and Tmall shopping platforms as well as its online-to-offline grocery chain. ( read original story …)
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Beijing’s tyranny forced me to flee Hong Kong, but I will fight for democracy in exile
It has been three months since I left Hong Kong. With all my belongings in one backpack and a single piece of hand luggage, I travelled to another global financial centre: London. From 2014, I…
China’s shadow banking saw a ‘steady decrease’ over the last few years: Moody’s
Although China’s shadow banking system saw a “slight increase” of 650 billion yuan in its latest quarter, the overall trend is clearly downwards, says Michael Taylor of Moody’s Investors Service. He … ( read original…
China National Day: After Covid-19, hundreds of millions of people are about to go on vacation at the same time
China is on the move again. As October 1 arrives, hundreds of millions of people are expected to pack highways, trains and planes for the National Day holiday, one of the busiest times for travel…
Hong Kong Is China, Like It or Not
No amount of outcry, condemnation or sanctions about the Chinese government’s purported encroachment in Hong Kong’s affairs will alter the fact that Hong Kong is part of China and that its destiny is … (…
Millions on the move as China eyes holiday bounce
Hundreds of millions in China hustled to enjoy their first major national holiday since the country beat its coronavirus outbreak, filling airports and train stations on Thursday. ( read original story …)
BP sacks crude oil staff amid probe into China dealings
BP has terminated four trading and operations staff responsible for Chinese crude oil sales as a result of an internal investigation into trades with Singapore’s Hontop Energy, three people familiar … ( read original story…
Bubonic plague infects boy, 3, in China: report
A 3-year-old boy in China has been infected with bubonic plague, according to a report. The child, from Menghai county, located in Yunnan Province in southwestern China, suffered a mild infection but … ( read…
Pompeo and Vatican officials face off over negotiations with China on bishops
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged the Vatican to take a harder stance in talks with Beijing. The Vatican in turn suggested that he keep out of church affairs. ( read original story …)
China’s market reforms have benefited small and medium-sized companies, says JPMorgan
As China pushes toward further reforms in its financial markets, small and medium-sized enterprises are among the winners of a new listing procedure in the ChiNext tech board. ( read original story …)
New Policy in Shenzhen Empowers Environmental Nonprofits
The southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen is welcoming more environmental public-interest lawsuits. According to a new regulation that comes into effect Thursday, environmental groups, public … ( read original story …)
China’s Golden Week Consumer Test
Deborah Weinswig, chief executive officer at Coresight Research, discusses China’s Golden Week, the Chinese consumer and how the pandemic may impact the holiday. She speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: … ( read original story …)
Xi Jinping on Martyrs’ Day in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square
Chinese President Xi Jinping walks to the Monument to the People’s Heroes during a wreath laying ceremony to honour deceased national heroes on Martyrs’ Day in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, China … ( read original story…