BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhua) -- The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has approved IPO applications from nine companies. They will raise up to 6.5 billion yuan (957 million U.S. dollars), the CSRC said in a statement. Four companies will be listed ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing refused to step in during 1998 Hong Kong financial crisis, former city chief reveals
Beijing declined the Hong Kong government’s request to have experts intervene in the city’s financial crisis after the 1997 handover in order not to breach “one country, two systems”, the city’s leader at the time has revealed. Tung Chee-hwa, who ... ( read original story ...)
US bombers fly over East and South China Seas in challenge to China
Two U.S. bombers flew over the East and South China Seas on Thursday in a direct challenge to China. The B-1B Lancers flew from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam to the East China Sea, linking up with Japanese fighters in what was the first time U.S. Pacific ... ( read original story ...)
Swiss Re backs mobile parametric insurance for China typhoon risk
Global reinsurance giant Swiss Re has partnered with China’s Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance Company of China, Ltd to develop and deliver mobile-enabled parametric insurance protection against typhoons. The new parametric solution is China’s ... ( read original story ...)
China hits back on Trump N Korea trade claim
China has issued data suggesting trade with North Korea was not as strong as implied by the United States. It follows a tweet from Donald Trump that highlighted an "almost 40%" rise in bilateral trade between the two nations in the first quarter of 2017 ... ( read original story ...)
China’s first operational aircraft carrier Liaoning arrives in Hong Kong
These are external links and will open in a new window China's first operational aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, has arrived in Hong Kong. Its first trip outside mainland China is part of the events marking the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover from ... ( read original story ...)
China aims to stir patriotism with aircraft carrier’s Hong Kong port call
HONG KONG -- China's sole operating aircraft carrier arrived on its first port call to Hong Kong on Friday as part of efforts to stir patriotism amid commemorations of the city's handover from British to Chinese rule 20 years ago. The Liaoning steamed into ... ( read original story ...)
Lang Lang’s Beijing
Beijing is a city of contrasts. It's a place steeped in over 3,000 years of history that's positioned itself firmly in the future. It’s a crowded metropolis of nearly 22 million people that still offers peaceful places of relaxation. CNBC’s ... ( read original story ...)
China is focusing on the wrong things to fix its economy, says economist
Getty Images Experts have expressed concerns over high debt levels and the frothy property market in China, which was an issue that Xie also took issue with. "Half of the loans in China are exposed to the property sector, that's even higher than Japan in ... ( read original story ...)
CBME to open with 3,952 local & international brands
The 17th Shanghai International Children Baby and Maternity Products Industry Expo (CBME China 2017) is expected to host 3,900 local and international brands, which will be held in Shanghai from July 19-21. The event will feature 2,662 local and ... ( read original story ...)