BEIJING: Chinese companies are in talks to snap up more businesses and land in Pakistan after sealing two major deals in recent months, a sign of deepening ties after Beijing vowed to plough $57 billion into a new trade route across the South Asian nation. ( read original story ...)
Asia stumbles as Chinese markets fall after Beijing tightens policy
Asian stocks dipped on Friday as Chinese markets fell after Beijing unexpectedly hiked short-term rates, adding to lingering anxiety over global growth in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive policies on trade and international relations. ( read original story ...)
China flexes its military muscle as it showcases a mighty ballistic missile force which is 'ready to strike any targets at any time'
China has displayed its military might as the country celebrates the Lunar New Year. CCTV News, the state television station, broadcast a short clip last week showcasing China's Rocket Force, a part the People's Liberation Army (PLA) which handles the ... ( read original story ...)
3 of 5 Most Valuable Global Bank Brands Are Chinese
In a new ranking of the world’s top banking brands, a China-based bank tops the list for the first time, while two more Chinese bank brands nabbed a spot in the top five and a total of four made the top 10 list. The top ranked bank brand is Industrial ... ( read original story ...
Across the globe, a golden year for China’s smartphone brands
China’s smartphone makers had a bumper 2016, luring in more buyers around the world than ever before. In the ultra-competitive global smartphone market, three Chinese brands made up the top five, collectively shipping 316 million devices amid a global ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing vows its new aircraft carrier will be based in the disputed South China Sea in warning to the US and its regional neighbours
Tensions between the Trump administration and China could be set to heighten amid reports that Beijing plans to place a new aircraft carrier in disputed waters. Reports in the Chinese media state that the carrier, provisionally named the Shandong, is set ... ( read original story ...)
Acorn International Continues to Defend its Proprietary and Licensed Brands in China with Win in Trademark Infringement Dispute
SHANGHAI, Feb. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ – Acorn International, Inc. (NYSE: ATV) (“Acorn” or the “Company”) has announced that it has received the final ruling from Beijing Xicheng People’s Court (“the Court”) holding in Acorn’s favor. ( read original story ...)
China’s bank brands most valued
The combined brand value of China's banks has surpassed that of the US for the first time, according to a report. Valuation and strategy consultancy, Brand Finance's ‘Banking 500 2017' report found the total brand value of China's banks accounted for 24 ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese IPOs surge after regulator eases flow
China’s stock market regulator has accelerated approvals for initial public offerings in recent months but market watchers say that long-awaited deregulation of the process is still years away. IPO fundraising in Shanghai and Shenzhen has totalled ... ( read original story ...)
China January factory activity expands for sixth month at modest pace but risks loom
A slowing property market could also dent China's industrial activity this year, dampening demand for building materials from glass to steel. The official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) released on Wednesday stood at 51.3 in January, dipping marginally ... ( read original story ...)