The city also upgraded its emergency flood response. The Beijing Meteorological Service forecasted heavy to torrential overnight rain in some areas, accompanied by thunderstorms sweeping across the capital. Daytime temperatures are expected to reach a…
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Beijing opposes Dalai Lama’s succession method: Why China lays claim to top Tibetan religious leader post
The Chinese government has reasserted its claim over the succession of the Dalai Lama, stating that the 15th Dalai Lama must be selected through the Qing dynasty-era “golden urn” method and approved by Beijing.
Business owner used 1.8 million credit card points to handle tariff costs
Small businesses facing higher import costs because of steeper U.S. tariffs are having to find different ways of handling the added expense.
Can We Believe Any of China’s Coronavirus Numbers? | TIME
Including those cases would mean China leapfrogs Italy and Spain back into second place overall for COVID-19 infections, though still behind the U.S., which had some 190,000 cases as of April 1.
China faces rising pressure to embrace stablecoins
China is under increasing pressure from prominent economists and policy advisers to explore using stablecoins for cross-border payments.
China’s Geely launches in UK, first model to be electric EX5 SUV
By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) -Chinese automaker Geely said on Wednesday that it was launching its Geely brand in Britain and its first vehicle to go on sale in the country will be the electric…
China-backed IC designer Unisoc kicks off IPO process amid push for profitability
Technologies Co., Ltd. has filed IPO counseling documents with the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), signaling plans to list on the Shanghai STAR Market. , citing sources familiar with …
The Dalai Lama Is Turning 90 and Has a Birthday Message for Beijing
Tibet’s spiritual leader laid out plans for his succession, a process that is expected to face interference from China.
Asia Map Shows US Coast Guard Ships Given to China’s Neighbors
In June, the former U.S. Coast Guard ship USCGC Mellon —one of 12 Hamilton -class high-endurance cutters—arrived in Vietnam to continue its service with the Southeast Asian nation’s coast guard, …
Emirates begins Shenzhen service with Boeing 777-300ER aircraft from Dubai
Shenzhen becomes the first city in the Chinese mainland to receive Emirates’ retrofitted aircraft with cabin interiors and Premium Economy …
Fiji says China military base not welcome as Pacific islands steer between superpowers
Fiji is opposed to China setting up a military base in the Pacific Islands, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said on Wednesday, adding that it did not need such a base to project power, as shown…
Even China’s top leadership has had enough of companies’ aggressive price-cutting
Beijing has pushed back against criticisms over China’s industry overcapacity and cheap exports but the price war is impacting its economy too.
China cuts soybean imports from US, looks towards Brazil instead
China has been steadily reducing its soybean imports from the US, as the country seeks food security in light of market uncertainty surrounding US tariffs, says Italian shipbroker Banchero Costa. In …