World Athletics president Sebastian Coe hails ‘massive opportunity’ to grow sport, but acknowledges commercial motivation behind decision.
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China Politburo Vows to Meet Growth Targets Amid Slow Recovery
China’s top leadership has pledged to meet economic targets for the year, avoid risks and maintain social stability, underscoring concern for a recovery hampered by a prolonged property crisis and …
Beijing housing authority’s proposal to regulate rental fees will revive confidence in leasing market, analysts say
A proposal mooted by Beijing’s housing authority to regulate rental fees could boost the long-term leasing market in China’s capital, as the supervision would reinforce the rights and interests of …
China slams foreign criticism of upcoming Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law
China on Thursday criticised British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and other foreign politicians for “smearing” an upcoming Hong Kong security law, as local authorities said feedback on the law had …
China’s vulnerable small businesses have had it up to arrears – they need to be paid as policies fall short, survey finds
Survey finds that shrinking market demand and outstanding billables continue to plague small and micro-sized Chinese firms, leaving struggling owners feeling increasingly lost at sea.
Mobile World Congress – Highlights From This Year’s Biggest Tech Event
Technology vendors and some mobile operators showcased their long-term vision for connectivity services in the 6G era. While use cases are still taking shape, initial discussions point towards a …
China’s Feb factory activity likely contracted for fifth month
To prop up faltering growth, the People’s Bank of China cut the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for banks by 50 basis points on Feb. 5, the biggest in two years, releasing 1 trillion yuan ($139.0…
Don’t let China skirt tariffs via Mexico
The U.S. should prepare to take action against Mexico unless it ensures Chinese businesses pay tariffs to the U.S.
China’s February factory activity likely contracted for fifth month: Reuters poll
China’s manufacturing activity likely contracted for a fifth straight month in February, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, possibly increasing the clamour for further stimulus measures as factory …
In delicate China play, Reckitt turns to livestreaming to sell condoms
Durex-owner Reckitt is hoping that Chinese consumers’ penchant for livestream shopping will also extend to purchases of condoms, but the company will have to toe a “delicate line” as it looks to grow …
China’s economy looks like a mess — but some sectors are quietly doing well in its ‘2-speed economy’
Even before COVID-19 hit, Beijing knew China’s economy needed to transition from its position solely as the world’s cheap factory floor — because companies were already starting to leave. The reasons …
Focus: In delicate China play, Reckitt turns to livestreaming to sell condoms
The hype around livestreaming, which has become a major driving force of an e-commerce boom that has been sweeping China since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, could help the British consumer …
