In Tehran last March, the Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers signed a 25-year cooperation agreement (a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership”). Under the accord, Beijing promised to invest $400 …
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China could take further measures to rein in yuan- former regulator
China has already taken some measures, including directing financial institutions to hold more foreign exchange in reserve, to slow down yuan’s rapid appreciation.
China would ‘end up owning some of the costs’ if Russia invades Ukraine, Sullivan warns
It has, however, issued bold security demands to the U.S. and NATO. Sanctions aimed at Russia could have a direct impact on China, Sullivan said, “because they will go at the financial system of …
China, Pakistan Renew Call to Unfreeze Afghan Cash Reserves
“While Afghan Central Bank reserves held in the United States are subject to ongoing litigation, we recognize calls to examine making available reserves to help the people of Afghanistan.” Meanwhile, …
China City Locks Down; Australia to Allow Tourism: Virus Update
(Bloomberg) — China put a city of 4 million people into lockdown. South Korea reported a record number of locally transmitted cases on Sunday, while Hong Kong saw a second consecutive day with …
EU wants to rival China’s belt and road in Africa, but will deeds match words?
With less than two weeks to go until the sixth EU-African Union summit, European Union members remain split on how to come up with a financial package able to rival China’s multibillion-dollar …
U.S. Olympians at Beijing 2022 Would be Wise to Stay out of Trouble
What would happen if a Lochtegate-styled incident occurred at Beijing 2022? There’s a good chance the accused would be in a lot more trouble. In fact, just making a statement deemed …
As Pak eyes ways to overcome financial challenges, Imran holds meetings with Chinese Premier, state-owned firms in Beijing
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan held meetings with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and senior leadership of state-owned companies in China on Saturday as Islamabad is finding out ways to overcome …
China May Need to Rebuild Its Oil Stockpiles, Says Vitol
“I think it’s fair to state that China is at bare-minimum” in terms of the volumes of oil state-owned enterprises need to hold, Mike Muller, Vitol’s head of Asia, said Sunday on a podcast …
China increases Middle East investment as US backs out of region
A new report found that China has stepped up investment in the Middle East, using energy and construction contracts to increase its influence in the region. The report released Wednesday by the Green …
Closer trade ties with China will benefit Japan’s economic recovery
the International Finance News reported, citing an official from the Japan External Trade Organization. Observers have pointed out that the RCEP would bring about a growing impact over trade …
“Cloud ME” Technology Defies Distance to Bring People Closer Together for Beijing 2022
Cloud-based solution facilitates life-sized, true-to-life interactions amid COVID-19 backdrop BEIJING, Feb. 6, 2022 /CNW/ — In order to bring people closer together for the Olympic Winter Games …
Nagy: Beijing’s two Olympics are as different as day and night
In 2008, shortly before China hosted the Summer Olympics, I had an opportunity to visit Beijing and other cities, with a Texas Tech University delegation seeking to expand ties with Chinese …