Known for being a trailblazer in fintech, China will advance innovation in blockchain technology, considered a game changer for the data-driven economy, industry insiders and government officials said … ( read original story …)
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Qingdao coronavirus outbreak ‘won’t derail’ China’s economic recovery
A coronavirus outbreak in the eastern city of Qingdao, home to one of the world’s busiest ports, “won’t derail” China’s economic recovery but does represent a stern reminder of the dangers that still … (…
HSBC left off fundraising by China’s Ministry of Finance, first time since 2017
China will market debt to US-based institutional investors for the first time as part of the proposed offering. ( read original story …)
Mass Testing: China Doubles Down on Its Covid-19 Control Plan
Mass testing has become a major part of how the Chinese government plans to eradicate coronavirus and keep the economy on track. WSJ’s Chao Deng explains how the tourist city of Qingdao wants to test…
GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares struggle as coronavirus overshadows China data
European shares struggled on Tuesday as worries over the coronavirus pandemic overshadowed Chinese trade data that pointed to a buoyant recovery, while the U.S. dollar edged away from a three-week low … ( read original…
China city says it’s tested 3 million for virus
The reason for the discrepancy was not immediately clear. China’s methods for logging and reporting of virus numbers has been questioned since the pandemic first began late last year in its city … ( read…
GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares slip as coronavirus worries overshadow positive China data
European shares fell on Tuesday as worries over the coronavirus pandemic overshadowed Chinese trade data that pointed to a buoyant recovery, while the U.S. dollar edged away from a three-week low. The … ( read…
Coronavirus: China calls off top international air show
China has cancelled its biggest air show for this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Airshow China – held every two years in the southern city of Zhuhai – is a chance for some of…
Blockchain technologies could boost the UK economy by £57 billion by 2030 — PwC
Blockchain technologies could boost the UK economy by £57 billion over the next decade and the global economy could see a $1.7 trillion boost … ( read original story …)
K-pop boy band BTS faces boycott calls in China over Korean War comment
Some Chinese are upset after singer pays tribute to U.S. troops in the conflict, prompting brands to minimize potential economic fallout. ( read original story …)
Renminbi gains as China strengthens
But, after blundering badly when it covered up the initial outbreak of Covid-19 in Wuhan, China contained the virus more swiftly than most countries thanks to a fierce lockdown. As a result, the … (…
China’s Central Bank Drafts Rules for Fund to Help Manage Risks of Third-Party Payment Firms
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) requires payment firms to hand in provisions from January 2019 to secure clients’ money, which comes along with a quarterly interest. Now it plans to take 9.5% to ……
Blockchain can add $1.76 trillion to global GDP by 2030, says report
A new PwC study found that blockchain technology through its wide range of use cases will potentially add $1.76 trillion to the global gross domestic product in the next 10 years. It would make 1.4%…
