The company had sought to assuage investor concerns about its liquidity following a steep selloff, and some investors took advantage of its distressed U.S.-dollar-bond prices to scoop up the … ( read original story …)
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China Takes Up Mantle Of Climate Leadership, Corporates Follow Suit
In a shock move that didn’t get the attention it deserved, China, the world’s largest emitter and the dominant user of coal to generate electricity, committed at the UN General Assembly to ensure that ……
Shenzhen customs busts diamond smuggling ring
Shenzhen Customs has solved a major diamond smuggling case involving 3 billion yuan (about 439.4 million U.S. dollars), local authorities said Monday. A total of 60 suspects were nabbed in Chinese … ( read original…
China’s population crisis: Beijing must address its falling births and ageing workforce
A crisis is looming for China. The country’s workforce is greying and its population will soon begin shrinking – if it is not already. This is set to create big problems for the world’s most…
Were They Lost Students or Inept Spies for China?
Were They Lost Students or Inept Spies for China? Were They Lost Students or Inept Spies for C… Toward the end of their winter break in January, a pair of 24-year-old roommates from China studying…
Hong Kong bans China National Day protest
Hong Kong authorities on Monday banned a pro-democracy group from holding a rally on China’s National Day, the latest refusal in the semi-autonomous city where protest has been all but outlawed. ( read original story…
China Accuses U.S. Of ‘Shamelessly Robbing’ TikTok and Warns It Is ‘Prepared to Fight’
“This is blunt bullying. It’s a robbery of Chinese company’s achievements under the guise of security,” the editorial by state mouthpiece, the Global Times, said. ( read original story …)
China Evergrande shares jump on debt reduction progress
China Evergrande Group said its debt-cutting measures were working and the Hong Kong bourse had approved its spinoff plan, sending the property developer’s shares up as much as 14% after a … ( read original…
Mike Pompeo to criticise Vatican’s renewal of China deal during visit
Pope Francis reportedly declining to meet US secretary of state who says the Catholic church has been too soft on China … ( read original story …)
World Brand Lab Releases ‘Asia’s 500 Most Influential Brands 2020’
The Asia Brand Summit was organized in Shanghai on Sept. 22 by the World Brand Lab. The “Asia’s Most Influential Brands 2020” list was released at the summit. Elie Ofek, professor at Harvard Business ……
Shares in HSBC rise 10% after China’s Ping An raises stake
HSBC’s London-listed shares soared on Monday, after Ping An Insurance raised its stake in Europe’s biggest bank, despite escalating tensions … ( read original story …)
China to tighten supervision of country’s booming online insurance business
China’s banking and insurance regulator issued draft rules on Monday to rein in risks accumulated in country’s booming online insurance sector. ( read original story …)
Asia shares up ahead of China holiday, presidential debate
Asian shares were mostly higher in muted trading Monday, ahead of the first U.S. presidential debate and a national holiday in China later in the week. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.7% to 23,371 ……