This week, the People’s Bank of China said it had no value. Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies “are not legal tenders and have no actual value support,” Deputy Director of the Financial Consumer …
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The World Trade Organization agreed to a request from Beijing to evaluate China’s compliance with a ruling faulting it for unfair restrictions on imports of American grain.
China Corporates Snapshot – September 2021: The Rise of Chinese Brands among Generation Y and Z
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Tencent Joins China’s Luxury E-Commerce Platform Battlefield
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China’s Personal Information Protection Law and Its Global Impact
On August 20, China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) received its final read and formally passed into law. This legislation marks China’s first comprehensive legal attempt to define …
Nomura Securities to expand institutional equities business in China
Global investment bank Nomura Securities plans to expand its institutional equities business and build its research capabilities in China, targeting the private market as a key pillar of business …
China Corporates Snapshot August 2021 – Rise of Chinese Brands
… over 50% of China’s 989 million internet users and likely 70% of China’s 782 million online shoppers at end-2020.Gen Y and Z’s “Guochao” Frenzy The trend of Chinese brands incorporating …
Young Buyers, Online Sales Drive Growth of China’s Local Brands
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Vaccinated moms pass antibodies in breast milk; monoclonal antibodies effective for high-risk COVID-19 patients, study suggests: Coronavirus update for Aug. 31, 2021
A combination of two monoclonal antibodies appears effective in keeping high-risk COVID-19 patients out of the hospital, and vaccinated mothers have a significant supply of antibodies in their breast …
Coronavirus may have come to Wuhan via cold chain: China CDC expert
COVID-19 cases reported in Huanan seafood market in central China’s Wuhan City in late 2019 could be attributable to viruses brought via cold-chain logistics, Ma Huilai, an official with …
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China Strengthens Claims Over Disputed Waters With New Maritime Law Against Foreign Ships
A Chinese commentator said the regulations are designed to include all of the Chinese-claimed territories in the East and South China seas.
