Shanghai said on Monday it would reduce some taxes on real estate transactions from Dec. 1, according to state media, a move designed to support the property market in China’s second-largest city.
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Would the US win a war with China over Taiwan? US lawmakers briefed on the potential outcome
House lawmakers were briefed Wednesday about the potential outcome if the U.S. were to find itself at war with China over Taiwan within the next two years, as the global superpower increasingly encroaches on U.S.…
China’s Trustar raises $1 bln for vehicle that holds McDonald’s China stake, sources say
Trustar Capital has raised $1 billion for a continuation fund that will hold the Chinese private equity firm’s controlling stake in McDonald Corp’s operations in mainland China and Hong Kong, two sources with knowledge of…
Trump, trade and feeding China’s pigs
Mr Trump’s threat of a new trade war puts China’s leaders in a tricky spot. America’s president-elect has talked of imposing tariffs of 60% on Chinese goods. Even if he settles on lower levies, China…
China stimulus spurs healthy mean reversion in Asia
It’s still unclear whether the Chinese government’s efforts to revive the country’s ailing economy will prove successful, but the stimulus measures already appear to be having one positive side effect …
China reveals new 9-point plan to Trump-proof exports that may see up to 60% higher taxes
Trump is set to take office in January, renewing fears of an intensified trade war that could further strain the already fraught relationship between China and the US
China blames US policy on Taiwan for defence leaders not meeting
China’s defence ministry blamed the United States’ stance on Taiwan for its minister not meeting his U.S. counterpart during a gathering this week in Laos.
Hong Kong Democracy Activist Jimmy Lai Denies Inciting Hatred Towards China in Trial
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai said on Thursday he was against violence and had not sought to incite hatred against China and Hong Kong authorities by calling for protests to defend basic…
China crude oil imports set for November rebound, but it’s price not demand
China’s crude imports are on track to rebound in November to the highest in three months, but the increasing appetite of the world’s largest oil importer is more about price than rising demand.
From Nixon to China, to Trump to Tehran
IN washington the “Nixon to China” tagline has lost its attraction. Both parties are too hostile towards the People’s Republic for a miraculous reconciliation to be possible. Perhaps, though, Donald Trump can find a replacement—with…
The Download: AI replicas, and China’s climate role
The results were 85% similar. Freaky. Read our story about the work, and why it matters. —James O’Donnell “But what about China?” In debates about climate change, it’s usually only a matter of time until…
China’s second-richest man blasts Pinduoduo for hurting brands with cutthroat pricing
The founder of bottled water company Nongfu Spring called Pinduoduo a main contributor to aggressive pricing causing ‘huge harm for Chinese brands’.
Roots of the Present Crises: Embracing Communist China Was U.S.’ Greatest Strategic Failure
From the war in Ukraine to the horrific terror attack on Oct. 7 and the subsequent conflict in the Middle East to the roiling waters of the South China
