U.S. restrictions on mining critical minerals give Beijing military leverage.
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China’s Xi backs Fijian PM’s Pacific plan ahead of regional meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping told visiting Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka he backed his “Ocean of Peace” plan during a meeting in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese state media reported, days ahead of …
China’s money laundering crackdown heightens risk for crypto investors, USDT traders
China’s highest court says use of virtual assets to transfer criminal proceeds is among a range of money laundering methods on the mainland.
China beer market loses fizz as spendthrift drinkers opt for cheaper brews
An upmarket strategy has gone flat amid a decline in spending while long-term demographic trends are shrinking the population of fans.
China’s eateries slash prices by up to half to woo diners hungry for value, but at what cost?
From hotpot to coffee, F&B brands have been slashing prices to attract increasingly budget-conscious diners in a competitive market. Analysts have questioned if such moves are sustainable, and whether …
Outlook darkens for China’s already weak steel output
China’s steel output slumped in July and is likely to continue to fall in coming months as mills struggle for profits amid sluggish demand and look to comply with government guidance that ensures annual production…
Check out China’s ‘Orange County’
About the community: China’s Orange County, developed by Beijing real estate mogul Zhang Bo in collaboration with Newport Beach architects and Orange County designers, is a gated community that mirrors Southern California’s suburban lifestyle.
BlueScope Steel warns a ‘large volume of steel’ is leaving China and flooding markets in Australia and overseas
A prolonged downturn in China’s property market will have significant flow-on effects for the Australian government’s finances and the local steel industry, economists warn.
China’s gold imports tumble again as prices deter buyers
according to customs data released yesterday. That follows an even sharper decline in June, when shipments plunged 58% from the previous month. China’s voracious appetite for the precious metal, which …
The diary Beijing doesn’t want the public to read
Li Rui, once a top Chinese official and a personal secretary to Mao Zedong, kept detailed diaries, critiquing seven decades of communist rule in China. Li donated the diaries to Stanford University.
China promises to help Fiji tackle climate change as Beijing seeks greater Pacific role
President Xi Jinping made the pledge along with promises of economic support in a meeting with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka …
China property
Losses in China’s property market are set to continue into the first half this year, after China Vanke raised an alarm last month. On average, earnings could decline by 19 per cent, broker CGS …
U.S. clinical trials in China questioned by U.S. lawmakers
A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Tuesday called on the Biden administration to ramp up scrutiny of U.S. clinical trials conducted in China, citing the risk of intellectual property theft and the …
