China appears to have massively upgraded its powerful online censorship apparatus, using it to more severely block sensitive topics in group conversations while allowing freer rein in private chats – a sign, one expert says,…
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China hikes tax on imported luxury cars
The Finance Ministry said it is aimed at encouraging “rational … might run afoul of Beijing’s World Trade Organization commitments to treat foreign and domestic goods equally. China has been the fastest-growing market for Rolls…
Concur to Expand Business in China
Together with China DataCom Corporation, Concur’s expansion in China will help companies with localization, globalization and digital transformation of T&E processes BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2016 /CNW/ — Concur, an SAP (NYSE: SAP) company and the…
Why China’s New Cybersecurity Law Is Bad News for Business
China’s new cybersecurity law, expected to take effect next June, could hurt any foreign firm looking to do business in the world’s second-largest economy. Though the law is intended to fight non-Chinese and Chinese hackers,…
Asian markets higher after China factory data
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – Asian stock markets moved mostly higher on Thursday as upbeat factory data from China boosted investor sentiment. KEEPING SCORE: Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 2.3 per cent to 18,727.25 while South…
China introduces 10% extra tax on 'super cars'
China has introduced an additional 10% tax on “super cars”, including Ferrari, Bentley, Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce. The tax, affecting cars that cost more than 1.3m yuan ($189,000; £151,024), is aimed at curbing lavish spending…
China stocks rebound on stronger factory growth
Shanghai – China stocks rose on Thursday after an official survey showed manufacturing activity expanded at its strongest pace in more than two years, while surging oil prices boosted shares of energy companies. The blue-chip…
China Mobile outlines 5G timeline
China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile operator with 850 million subscribers, outlined its 5G deployment schedule at a meeting of the IMT-2020 5G Promotion Group, with an initial focus on the sub-6GHz band. The operator…
China mobile app market insights for Q3 2016
The number of monthly active users (“MAU”) of China’s mobile internet market has reached 1 billion as of September 2016 according to QuestMobile, among which Android and iOS exceeded 700 and 280 million respectively. iPhone…
China manufacturing heats up in November, inflation pressure builds
BEIJING (Reuters) – Activity in China’s manufacturing sector grew more than expected in November, expanding at its strongest pace in more than two years, as the world’s second-largest economy picks up momentum heading into what…
Culture, creativity and finance join forces in Beijing
The fifth China Cultural and Financial Innovation Summit introduced the top 50 creative companies in Beijing worth investing in to prospective investors and banks. The fifth China Cultural and Financial Innovation Summit, held on Oct…
China's manufacturing sector hasn't looked this good in over 2 years
China manufacturing PMI Business Insider Australia According to the China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the improvement was yet again driven by larger manufacturing firms whose PMI jumped 0.9 points to 53.4. Activity levels for…
China's Business-Unfriendly Cybersecurity Stance
China’s parliament earlier this month passed a law aimed at addressing the country’s concerns about hacking and terrorism, which has spiked concerns among foreign businesses and human rights advocates. One interpretation of the new law…
