China’s regional governments have issued a record amount of special bonds to support troubled smaller banks, as they try to fend off potential systemic risks that could be triggered by a prolonged …
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Cold wave gripping northern China seen moving south
By Bernard Orr and Ryan Woo BEIJING (Reuters) -Cold weather gripped large swathes of China on Thursday, with sharp falls in temperature expected over the next two days, particularly in the south, …
China: Millions blacklisted for debt as loan defaults hit record high
After online payment platforms like Alipay and WeChat replaced cash as the most used payment method in China, many stores refused cash payments, and some defaulters said it had become difficult for …
S.Korea scrambles jets as China, Russia warplanes enter defence zone -Seoul
South Korea scrambled fighter jets on Thursday when two Chinese and four Russian military planes entered its air defence zone, South Korea’s military said.
Blockchain-managed IDs arrive in China with new government-backed scheme aiming to reduce data leaks
A new system from China’s Blockchain-based Service Network and the Ministry of Public Security uses real-name verification for cryptographic keys published on a blockchain.
Cold wave grips northern China, temperatures set to plummet in south
Gripping cold weather swept across major sections of China on Thursday while many areas in the south will see sharp drops in temperatures over the next few days, Chinese weather forecasters predicted.
China Condemns Canada’s Support for Philippines on South China Sea Incidents
“As a country outside the region, Canada has emboldened the Philippines’ violation of China’s sovereignty, violated the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter, and jeopardised regional peace and …
China is still the top dog in commodities, but it’s bark is changing: Russell
Unlike crude oil, where China can source from multiple producers, iron ore supply is highly concentrated, and dominated by just two producers, Australia and Brazil. China also currently lacks a …
China to import more Vietnamese fruits
China is set to import more fruits from Vietnam as the two countries seek to increase trade following the visit to Hanoi by Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping.
Therapeutic Goods Administration flags four dangerous health imports from China
The TGA has issued warnings about dodgy pills being shipped to Australia from China, with one product including ingredients that have been banned since 2010. Tablets labelled ‘Maximum Powerful’, …
Arkansas investigating companies, crypto-mines with possible ties to Chinese government
Arkansas’ secretary of agriculture requested the state’s attorney general to investigate two companies he believes has ties to the Chinese government.
Senior Taiwan opposition leader visits China month before election
A senior leader of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan’s main opposition party, is in China for meetings with the Taiwanese community, his party said on Thursday, a highly sensitive visit one month before …
US Lawmakers Target China Through Export, Sanctions Bills
A House panel moved toward advancing four measures intended to make the US Commerce Department tougher on China, including bills that would mandate more transparency about licensing decisions and give …