China lifted its draconian COVID restrictions. Many expected the country to bounce back quickly. That hasn’t happened.
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A year after China ended its harsh COVID policies, it’s struggling to rebound
China to simplify visa applications for US tourists as both countries seek to improve relations
Visitors will no longer have to prove they have a return air ticket and hotel reservation following a previously announced cut in visa fees.
Tech war: China’s semiconductor industry weathers tough year amid tighter US sanctions
China’s chip makers weathered a tough year that saw an escalation of US sanctions targeting chip making tools and AI processors, although a breakthrough by Huawei lifted industry spirits.
China eye doctor punches patient, 82, in head mid-surgery to ‘stop her moving’, angers public, triggers official probe
An eye doctor in China has been suspended from his job and placed under … a Wuhan-based doctor who has been lauded as a hero in the fight against Covid-19 and has two million fans…
China calls Taiwan presidential frontrunner ‘destroyer of peace’
China has slammed Taiwan presidential front-runner William Lai as a “destroyer of peace” following a televised debate on Saturday in which he defended Taiwan’s right to rule itself as a democracy.
China’s factory PMI stays below 50 mark for 3 months
A key measure of manufacturing activity in China has dropped below the 50-point boom-or-bust line for three consecutive months.
Presidential candidates emphasize peace in relations with Beijing
Taiwan’s presidential candidates expressed desire for peaceful relations with Beijing, which has described Jan. 13 elections on the self-ruled …
China Is Trying to Fix Its Property Market. The Outlook Isn’t Bright.
New home prices in China’s 70 big cities fell for a sixth month and values in the secondary market declined the most in nine years. Policy makers are trying out a wide range of measures…
Foreign investors unwind $33bn bet on China growth rebound
Nearly nine-tenths of the foreign money that flowed into China’s stock market in 2023 has already left, spurred by mounting doubts about Beijing’s willingness to take serious action to boost flagging …
China-India trade tensions may continue in 2024, but Beijing doesn’t want to rock the boat
India has expanded its trade inquiries into Chinese products and raised concerns about the ballooning deficit with its neighbour, but analysts say a full-blown trade war is unlikely.
Final bodies found after China’s most serious earthquake in a decade
The bodies of the two remaining people missing in the aftermath of China’s most serious earthquake in nearly a decade were found on Sunday, a tragedy that has renewed concern over exposed populations …
Iran exports goods worth $10.3b to China in 9 months
TEHRAN- Iran exported commodities valued at $10.3 billion to China during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-Decemebr 21), the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA)…
5 tech IPOs to watch for in 2024
While 2023 year was projected to be the return of the tech IPO, few startups went public. But keep an eye out for these possible tech IPOs next year.
