US manufacturers face increasing pressure to divest from China due to threats of mounting tariffs and geopolitical instability, but the reality is, most can’t decouple. Trade wars notwithstanding, the …
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Commercial photography under regulation in some Beijing parks to improve visitor experience
Recently, several popular tourist attractions in Beijing, including Beihai Park and the Temple of Heaven, have set up rules regulating “commercial photography.” This move has been praised by visitors …
China retail sales slow as consumers hold back, while home prices fall
Chinese retail sales slowed in November and housing prices fell, with demand still lackluster despite a flurry of stimulus measures over the past few months …
China’s unexpected retail slowdown shows urgency to boost demand
BEIJING – China’s retail sales growth unexpectedly weakened in November despite signs of improvement in the housing market, highlighting the urgency for Beijing to further encou …
Registration opens for ISLE 2025 exhibition in Shenzhen
ISLE 2025, which will take place at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre in China from 7-9 March, will showcase innovations from brands such as Leyard, Absen, Unilumin, LEDman, AOTO, …
Chinese listings in U.S. hint at recovery despite geopolitical headwinds
Chinese companies raised $1.32 billion worth of capital this year, as of Friday, less than half the amount in 2019 and well below the record of $12.6 billion in 2021, data from research firm Dealogic…
China Rejects Spy Allegations in UK as ‘Baseless Narratives’
The Chinese Foreign Ministry said the country’s actions have all been “above board” after a Chinese businessman with close links to British royal Prince Andrew was barred from the UK over security …
China Consumer Slowdown Shows Urgent Need to Encourage Spending
China’s retail sales growth unexpectedly weakened in November despite signs of improvement in the housing market, highlighting the urgency for Beijing to further encourage residents to spend.
Exclusive: Britain pares back secretive China strategy review, seeking closer ties
Britain’s Labour government has pared back an audit of relations with China, four sources with knowledge of the matter said, preparing the way for a less critical report that could help Prime Minister Keir Starmer…
Starbucks hires its first-ever China chief growth officer as it battles fierce local competition
Starbucks’ China revenue fell 7% last quarter, as Chinese shoppers turned to more affordable drinks sold from local chains like Luckin Coffee.
‘Disruptive behaviour’: Popular Beijing tourist spots move to ban commercial photographers
Unhappy visitors have long complained about pro photographers carrying around bulky equipment and marking off areas to stage commercial shoots.
Amid rising China-Taiwan tension, Beijing sends team to Taipei for pacts on healthcare, red panda
Deputy head of Shanghai’s Taiwan Affairs Office Li Xiaodong and Shanghai Vice Mayor Hua Yuan arrived in Taipei on Monday for an annual forum hosted this year by the Taipei City government, which is le…
China’s crude oil imports rebounded in November, but so did storage flows
China’s crude oil imports in November hit a 14-month high, but much of the additional volume is likely to have ended up in storage as refinery processing remained subdued.
