The data, which gives global investors their first look at business conditions in China at the start of 2018, reinforced the view that the economy is beginning to gradually lose steam after growing by a…
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China January factory growth dips to 8-month low
The data, which gives global investors their first look at business conditions in China at the start of 2018, reinforced the view that the economy is beginning to gradually lose steam after growing by a…
Hong Kong stocks fall for third day as US declines outweigh 18 months of expansion in China manufacturing
Hong Kong stocks fell for a third day on Wednesday, after an overnight rout in US equities – spurred by a jump in treasury yields – offset a gauge showing that China’s manufacturing industry had…
China publishes general PMI to better track economy
China’s statistics authority … A reading above 50 indicates expansion and below reflects contraction. Business activity in the two sectors was previously tracked by two separate indices published monthly, which the NBS said “lacks a…
On China visit, Britain’s May focused on post-Brexit future
May is accompanied by 50 British business leaders, including the chief executives of … “There are huge trade opportunities in China that we want to help British businesses take advantage of,” May said ahead of…
Vatican defends itself after Hong Kong cardinal says it is ‘selling out’ to Beijing
The Vatican has defended itself after a senior cardinal accused it of “selling out” to Beijing. Cardinal Joseph Zen of Hong Kong had criticised the Vatican for its attempts at diplomacy with China’s government. He…
The top 10 Chinese companies Theresa May could target on her Beijing trip
As Theresa May lands in Beijing, Sky News looks at the biggest Chinese public companies the UK could look to trade with. Ping An Insurance Group is China’s second largest insurer and comes 16th in…
Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi expected to launch Hong Kong IPO in September
Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone maker, is said to be aiming for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong in September to raise funds as it embarks on a global expansion drive. The Beijing-based company…
Hundreds in Beijing Gear Up for Lunar Event Not Seen Since Qing Dynasty
BEIJING — Hundreds of skywatchers are expected to huddle at the Beijing Planetarium at dusk on Wednesday to witness a “super blood blue moon” – a three-part lunar phenomenon not seen since the late Qing…
China-U.K. trade is tiny. Theresa May needs that to change
“China was interested in the U.K. as a sympathetic voice inside … Start your day right with the latest news driving global markets, from major stock movers and key economic headlines to important events on…
China needs more nuclear warheads to deter US threat, military says
Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu said earlier this month that the bulk of his country’s nuclear arms should be upgraded over the next few years, according to Russia’s Tass news agency. Song and Zhou said…
China, Russia will soon be able to take out US satellites, Pentagon says
John Blaxland, Professor of International Security and Intelligence Studies and director of ANU’s Southeast Asia Institute told news.com.au concerns over Russia and China’s anti-satellite technology had been building for some time. “The US Department ……
Foreign Secretary may improve India-China ties
the Global Times newspaper devoted a full commentary to analyse the importance of the news. The commentary was authored by a noted Chinese strategic analyst of Indian foreign policies and economy, Liu Zongyi. Liu cast…
