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The heavier-than-normal rainfall in China has placed a strain on global rice prices and the grain market in general.
Taiwan will ‘never back down’ to China threats, island’s presidential hopeful says during US transit
Taiwan will never back down in the face of growing threats from China, the island’s vice president and presidential hopeful said Sunday during a transit through the United States, defying Beijing’s condemnation of his trip.
China property fears hurt shares, dollar climbs
Shares slid on Monday as China’s property woes amplified the case for stimulus even as Beijing seemed deaf to the calls, while rising Treasury yields lifted the dollar, which briefly poked its head above the…
China’s Car Parts Exports Soar in First Seven Months on Strong After-Sales Market, Better E-Sales
The value of China’s exports of car parts surged 10.1 percent between January and July from the same period last year to USD46.4 billion, according to the latest data from the General Administration …
China Looks to Attract Foreign Investment as Its Economy Struggles
China’s latest attempt to reverse the nation’s foreign investment slump includes pledges to offer overseas firms better tax treatment and make it easier for them to obtain visas, as officials try to …
Shenzhen college students win five gold medals at World University Games
Sportsmen and sportswomen from Shenzhen collected five gold medals in the Summer FISU World University Games held in Chengdu, Sichuan province, from July 28 to Aug 8. Swimmer Chen Jun’er from Luohu …
China central bank seen leaving policy loan rate unchanged on Tuesday
China’s central bank is expected to keep rates on its medium-term policy loans unchanged on Tuesday, a Reuters survey showed, despite fresh signs the economic recovery is losing momentum. Tumbling …
Risk to China’s financial sector laid bare as state-backed trust firm misses US$19 million in wealth-management payments
Zhongrong International Trust’s missed payments to three firms spark fears the slow economy may trigger a liquidity crisis beyond the property sector Firm’s possible defaults ‘will sour sentiment on …
Why China’s Markets Are Being Rocked By Fears of Contagion
China’s economy and markets are wrestling with fresh financial woes as missed payments on trust products are rekindling concerns over contagion into a $2.9 trillion part of the country’s shadow …
China to strengthen financial support for flood-hit regions
BEIJING — China will enhance credit support for infrastructure reconstruction and upgrading in disaster-stricken areas to help people and businesses tide over difficulties, the National …
China’s Country Garden suspends trading of onshore bonds amid talk of debt restructuring
Country Garden, one of China’s top property developers, suspended trading in 11 of its onshore bonds on Monday, adding to speculation the company may be preparing to restructure its debt as it …
China urges banks, insurers to step up support for flood-stricken firms
China is pushing banks and insurers to step up support to flood and disaster-stricken companies and business owners to speed up their return to normal operations, its financial regulator said in a …
