China’s easing of restrictions on steel scrap imports from January 1 this year has prompted many Chinese steel mills to begin exploring import channels or building up business relationships with … ( read original story…
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Ride-hailing giant Didi leans towards NYSE for IPO, set to raise at least USD 10 bln
China’s top ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing is considering New York over Hong Kong for its IPO, eyeing a valuation of at least USD 100 bln. Didi has also discussed the option of listing via a…
China erasing H&M from internet amid Xinjiang backlash
HONG KONG — H&M disappeared from the internet in China as the government raised pressure on shoe and clothing brands and announced sanctions Friday against British officials in a spiraling fight over … ( read…
Ukraine cut export of rapeseed oil on lower demand from China
Ukraine exported 102.3 thsd tonnes of rapeseed oil in July-February of 2020/21 MY, official data says. Shipments declined from 179.7 thsd tonnes over the same period of the preceding season. The main … ( read…
Crypto-art craze reaches China at ‘NFT’ exhibition
Bitcoin-inspired paintings and nightmarish faces conjured up by artificial intelligence, the global craze for “NFTs” — virtual authenticity certificates — swept into Beijing on Friday as curators … ( read original story …)
China’s Quora-like startup Zhihu raises $523m in US IPO despite uneasy ties
Chinese question and answer website Zhihu Inc raised $523 million in its US initial public offering (IPO) after pricing its shares at $9.50 each, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the … (…
China gave 91.35 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine by Thursday
BEIJING (Reuters) – China administered 91.35 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines by March 25, the National Health Commission said on Friday, up from a figure of about 85.86 million by March 24. A … (…
China to impose anti-dumping measures on Australian wine imports
China’s will impose anti-dumping measures on some Australian wine imports from March 28 for five years, the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on Friday. Importers bringing in wines related to … ( read…
China’s Beijing offers home-made coronavirus vaccines to foreigners
China’s capital of Beijing has started offering domestically developed COVID-19 vaccines to foreigners, the city’s foreign affairs office said on Friday. Foreigners without the city-backed insurance … ( read original story …)
Philippine leader conveys concern to China envoy over ‘swarming’ vessels
MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to protect the country’s maritime territory during a meeting with China’s ambassador, his spokesman said on Thursday, as international … ( read original story …)
Australian envoy reportedly describes China as ‘vindictive’
Australia’s ambassador to Beijing has reportedly described China as a “vindictive” and “unreliable” trading partner as Australian officials revealed steep declines … ( read original story …)
Beijing strikes back after UK sanctions – and adds senior British politicians to its own list
China has sanctioned individuals and organisations in the UK who it said “maliciously spread lies and disinformation” – days after the British government imposed sanctions on Chinese officials for … ( read original story …)
Chinese migrant workers load a cart of steel rebar in Beijing
Chinese migrant workers load a cart of steel rebar braces on a construction site in Beijing on December 14, 2012. China’s vast manufacturing sector expanded in December at it fastest pace in 14 months ……