The notice was jointly issued by the People’s Bank of China and the China Banking Regulatory Commission – the central bank and banking watchdog – to crack down on risks in the nation’s internet financing…
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The Bank of China has been granted a license to operate in Turkey, head of Turkey’s banking watchdog said on Friday. “Permission has been already given to the bank. Now, license was given. Bank of…
China’s debt crackdown hits cash loan providers
China has long been known as a nation of savers, but consumers are rapidly embracing debt from non-bank online platforms. The number borrowers taking out cash loans from the micro-lenders is growing at an unprecedented…
China’s Next Potential Boom Spot: The Places People Overlook
China’s boom over the past four decades made its crowded … “With consumption developing in rural areas, we hope we can catch this opportunity to expand our business.” That chilly morning in Liangduo, where the…
Canadians detained in commercial dispute looming over Trudeau trip to China
“When you’re trying to negotiate a free trade agreement, especially between Canada and China, if you cannot protect your own citizens right now… there are more cases that are just going to come up,” Chang…
The China factor in property market exuberance
A few bullish bids from China developers doesn’t mean the market is heating up, as they may be driven by non-market considerations. I was at the Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne recently with a friend,…
China approves five IPO applications
BEIJING, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) — Chinese securities regulator has approved five IPO applications this week, which will raise up to 3.7 billion yuan (about 559 million U.S. dollars) in the A-share market. Two companies will…
China lends $119.2 billion individual mortgages via housing fund in January-October
China has tightened rules on home buyers borrowing from the housing provident fund to rein in skyrocketing property prices in many cities that have fueled fears of a growing bubble. ( read original story …)
China, France to deep economic, financial cooperation
BEIJING, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) — China and France Friday held the fifth High-Level Economic and Financial Dialogue in Beijing with fruitful cooperation outcomes. The dialogue, co-chaired by Chinese Vice Premier Ma Kai and French Economic…
Why “Made for China” Doesn’t Work For Luxury Brands
How to reach Chinese millennials is a hot topic that was recently discussed at the annual International Luxury Conference organized by the New York Times. In one of the panels titled “Caught between Gens X,…
China snaps at the US over pushing Beijing to cut off North Korea
Chinese state media wrote a snappy editorial telling the US to back off from insisting Beijing cut off North Korea. The editorial called out the US for “escalating hostility” in Asia and bringing the world…
Canada weighing China trade challenges as Trudeau heads to Beijing: official
OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepares to travel to China next week, officials say Canada is still contemplating the challenges associated with pursuing a free trade deal between the two countries, officials say.…
China makes progress in curbing banking sector risks
BEIJING, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) — China has made progress in reining in risks in its banking sector, with interbank business curbed, a banking regulator said Friday. By the end of October, interbank assets and liabilities,…