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China’s Xinjiang region unveils poverty relief plan
SHANGHAI, Feb 18 (Reuters) – China’s northwestern Xinjiang is planning a poverty relief scheme targeting the restive region’s 22 poorest counties, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday. Xinjiang, a huge region bordering Central…
China warns it may retaliate if US imposes metal tariffs
India’s steel industry, which vies with Japan as the world’s No. 2 after China, probably won’t be hurt, according to K. K. Pahuja, president of the Indian Stainless Steel Development Association, in a report in…
China slams Britain over plans to sail warship through South China Sea
CHINA’S state-run media has issued a blistering attack on Britain following its announcement of an upcoming voyage in the South China Sea. Earlier this week, British Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson confirmed a Type 23 frigate…
Navy officer: US won’t be bullied by China in S. China Sea
ABOARD USS CARL VINSON, Philippines – A Navy officer aboard a mammoth U.S. aircraft carrier brimming with F18 fighter jets said American forces will continue to patrol the South China Sea wherever “international law allows…
Pakistan borrows another $500m from Chinese bank
Beijing also gave roughly $610 million for project financing … The ICBC had also given $500 million in October last year. Sources in the State Bank of Pakistan said that it was still intervening in…
US Navy says China’s military buildup won’t stop patrols
U.S. forces are undeterred by China’s military buildup on man-made islands in the South China Sea and will continue patrolling the strategic, disputed waters wherever “international law allows us,” said a Navy officer aboard a…
China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’ is threat to US in Latin America – US commander
China unveils huge plans for the Arctic … ample opportunity for China to expand its influence over key regional partners and promote unfair business and labor practices.” Tidd added that “Increased reach to key global…
China’s AI startups scored more funding than America’s last year
She spoke with MIT Technology Review about how bias gets into AI systems and how diversity can counteract it. Big Brother has an eye on the sty. At least in China, anyway, where tech giant…
Cambodian property is an attractive investment for wealthy Chinese buyers
China’s debt continues to spiral … What will the effect be on the Cambodian property market? The influx of Chinese buyers will drive the growth of the Kingdom’s property market in 2018. In 2017, 3,488…
Can China’s Tech Giants Restore Confidence in Wanda?
Tencent and its fellow investors, which include online mall JD.com, property company Sunac China Holdings and retailer Suning Commerce Group, acquired their Wanda stake from private equity investors who bankrolled the delisting of Wanda Commercial…
China warns Trump over potential steel and aluminum tariffs
a senior official at China’s Commerce Ministry, according to a report Saturday by state-run news agency Xinhua. The short article didn’t provide further details on how Beijing might respond. Ross’ recommendations came in the middle…
China’s HNA pares back big stake in Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank this month again appealed for investors to be patient … Conglomerates like HNA once enjoyed government support and cheap cash as Beijing sought to push them to become global champions, but China abruptly…
