China commerce ministry spokesperson Shu Jueting said at a news conference on Thursday that the country’s retail, catering and accommodation sectors are under pressure from COVID-19, but that she …
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Rich countries must move on from “empty slogans” when it comes to climate change and make progress in meeting funding commitments, a Chinese official said on Thursday ahead of a new round of global …
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Republican Sens. Chuck Grassley and Ron Johnson gave the federal prosecutor probing Hunter Biden a little nudge Wednesday — sending him more than 200 pages of bank records showing millions …
Tesla’s China price cut plays offence and defence
Tesla’s is a double-edged sword. The $700 billion carmaker says lower production overheads prompted it to lop up to 9% off the cost of new vehicles in the country. But it also smacks of a…
Hong Kong Finance Chief Contracts Covid Ahead Of Banking Summit
Hong Kong’s finance chief could have to miss an upcoming global banking summit in the city, after his office revealed Thursday he had tested positive for the coronavirus. City authorities are eager …
China locks down part of Wuhan, nearly three years after first Covid case emerged
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Hong Kong could be key for China’s crypto comeback: Arthur Hayes
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Wood farms out 20% of China business
Aberdeen-headquartered contractor Wood has sold 20% of its China outfit Wood China to local Chinese contractor and automation system specialist Zhejiang Supcon Technology. The farm-out is based on the …
Video: Covid patient in China lifted using crane as infection uptick continues
As China reported a third straight day of over 1,000 new Covid cases in the country which has resulted in more curbs and restrictions nationwide, authorities in China appear to have gone to great …
UBS launches digital wealth management platform in Shenzhen
UBS announced on Wednesday the official launch of its digital wealth management platform in Shenzhen, aiming to use financial technology to better serve the growing affluent population in China.
As Xi Jinping begins a third term, Australia must push to engage China on common interests
An overconfident Beijing and a Xi surrounded by yes-men poses a great risk to Pacific stability, making bilateral meetings all the more important …
China’s Property Crisis Is Fueling Record Loss in BEA Debt
China’s property debt crisis is deepening challenges for creditors. The latest is a record drop in bonds from a Hong Kong-based lender with a comparatively high rate of soured loans to the sector.