Leading brands including Nike and Boohoo have denied using suppliers from the Xinjiang region of China where Uighur Muslims are alleged to have been put into forced labour.The fashion companies said … ( read original…
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5G has been heralded as a tech game changer but consumers in China are underwhelmed by spotty coverage and hard sell
Mobile operators are facing blowback from consumers, unsatisfied with network coverage, expensive handsets and hard sell tactics. ( read original story …)
China reports 36 new coronavirus cases for November 5 vs 28 a day earlier
China reported 36 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for Nov. 5 compared to 28 cases a day earlier, the health commission said on Friday. Of the new infections, 30 were imported, according to a…
Pandemic row: Beijing wreaks its revenge on Canberra with import ban
China is imposing a sweeping ban on imports from Australia today in a sharp escalation of a diplomatic dispute.In what could be a serious blow to the Australian economy, as China accounts for almost a…
U.S. government looking into Pfizer’s operations in China
Pfizer Inc received informal requests relating to its operations in China from the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in June and August, … ( read original story …)
Shenzhen Fashion Week Blends Live Shows With 5G, AI and More
Shenzhen Fashion Week held more than 60 presentations and sustainability was a strong focus throughout the week. ( read original story …)
In touch with China to facilitate ‘essential travel’ says New Delhi as Beijing bars travel from India
A release from the Chinese embassy said, due to the COVID pandemic China has decided to “temporarily suspend” the entry into China by “foreign nationals in India holding valid Chinese visas or … ( read…
Why China Changed the Rules on Jack Ma’s Ant Group
Years of loose regulatory oversight in China helped billionaire Jack Ma’s Ant Group become the world’s most-valuable financial giant, with businesses spanning payments, banking, wealth management and … ( read original story …)
Apple must face shareholder lawsuit over CEO Cook’s China sales comments
Apple Inc has been ordered to face a proposed class-action lawsuit by shareholders who accused Chief Executive Tim Cook of concealing falling demand for iPhones in China, resulting in billions of … ( read original…
Alibaba beats sales forecasts on China e-commerce growth
Alibaba Group beat third quarterly revenue estimates on Thursday, driven by e-commerce growth after China emerged from coronavirus lockdowns, and said it was assessing the suspension of its affiliate … ( read original story …)
U.S. Pork Export Outlook: How to Save Our Own Bacon as China Rebuilds
While China rebuilds its pork production capacity, the U.S. pork sector can take steps to lessen the impact of lower trade flows in the futureDENVER, Nov. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — U.S. pork export ……
GDS Holdings: A Clear Winner Of China’s Looming Technocracy
GDS Holdings Ltd (GDS:NASDAQ, 09698:HK) is a value creator. The company is well prepared for high growth, possessing rich experience in serving Alibaba, Tencent and the likes. ( read original story …)
What ‘Keepwell’ Means in Case of China Bond Defaults
Bankruptcy and debt restructuring in China is a murky process, especially for international investors. So-called keepwell provisions are one way bondholders try to protect themselves in case of … ( read original story …)
