Beijing has said this week’s China-Africa forum will be its largest diplomatic event since the Covid-19 pandemic, with more than a dozen leaders and delegations expected.
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(FOCAC) Update: Chinese, Comorian presidents meet in Beijing, elevate bilateral ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday met with Comorian President Azali Assoumani who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa …
China’s economic malaise seen accelerating obesity rates
As China builds fewer houses and bridges, its consumers buy cheaper, less-healthy meals, and as factories and farms invest in automation, a new fiscal challenge is emerging: the country’s obesity rate may grow much faster…
China’s factories hit by falling export demand; Murdoch’s REA Group considers Rightmove takeover offer – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. 07:51 Founded in a garage in Melbourne, REA Group has become Australia’s largest property website with operations across the …
China Aug manufacturing up but export outlook slips, Caixin PMI shows
China’s manufacturing activity swung back to growth in August as new orders drove production, a private sector survey showed on Monday, offering a glimmer of hope amid a string of dismal economic data …
SIU takes on tender billionaire and Ramaphosa in China
procurement during the Covid-19 state of disaster. The SIU accuses businessman Robert Gumede of playing a crucial role in the alleged misconduct, requesting the tribunal to order Gumede, Red Roses, …
China Property Slump Spurs Local Governments’ Quest for Cash
China’s property crisis has hit local governments hard, drying up a key source of income as land sales crumble. Fiscal reform plans have sparked hope relief is on the way, but economists see little …
India’s growing reliance on China poses challenge for U.S. trade strategy
The United States is looking to Indian manufacturing as a way to reduce commercial ties with Chinese factories and avoid supply disruptions due to tensions.
India MSMEs affected because of rising imports from China: GTRI
GTRI’s analysis shows increased imports affecting MSMEs in India, particularly in sectors like umbrellas, toys, and fabrics. Between January and June 2024, India faced a $41.9 billion trade deficit …
‘Dark’ tanker crash exposes dangers of China’s thirst for cheap oil
The safety risks, the agency warned, were “real and high.” China does not officially acknowledge that it imports sanctioned oil but defends its trade with countries like Iran. “China conducts normal …
China’s manufacturing output swung back to modest growth in August, private survey finds
China’s factory activity has shown modest growth among smaller manufacturers, as exporting orders offset the weakening domestic consumption.
China warns Japan of retaliation over potential new chip curbs, Bloomberg reports
China has warned severe economic retaliation against Japan if it further restricts sales and servicing of chipmaking equipment to Chinese firms, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people …
Asia markets fall after China manufacturing slumps to 6-month low; real estate drags Hang Seng index
Among the economic data coming out from major markets in the region this week are inflation data from South Korea and Australia’s second-quarter GDP data …
