One in three German cars are sold in China. The world’s largest car market is increasingly developing into a lifeline for manufacturers during the coronavirus pandemic. But this also creates risks. ( read original story…
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Ant’s $48 IPO to propel Shanghai’s bourse past global rivals
The payments group’s blockbuster initial public offering will bring the total raised on the mainland Chinese exchange from primary and secondary listings to $US52.8b this year. ( read original story …)
Guangdong smash Sichuan, Shenzhen rally past Shanxi in CBA
(Xinhua/Sadat) The Guangdong Southern Tigers overwhelmed the Sichuan Blue Whales 111-90, while the Shenzhen Aviators ended their run of three straight losses after a 96-87 victory over the Shanxi … ( read original story …)
China’s domestic jet fuel demand back to near pre-COVID levels
China’s domestic aviation fuel consumption rebounded to near pre-COVID levels in September, thanks to a fast recovery in passenger travel and cargo freight, although demand from international flights … ( read original story …)
Budding skiers hit indoor slopes ahead of China’s 2022 Winter Olympics
Xia Zhiyi drove his family 40 kilometres (25 miles) to an indoor ski park in China’s eastern Shaoxing city so his 12-year old daughter could practise skiing on a slope of artificial snow. China hopes…
CSIS survey finds ‘clear’ preference for multilateral approach to U.S.-China relations
The biggest criticism of the Trump administration’s approach to China is its unilateral method, and it has not achieved the results that were hoped for, says Scott Kennedy of Center for Strategic and … (…
Pompeo, Esper Push Closer India Ties to Counter China Threat
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mark Esper pushed for closer ties with India at a high-level ministerial meeting with their Indian counterparts, at a time when New Delhi … ( read…
Bank of Japan will not rely on China for central bank digital currency research
A senior central bank official reckons that it is essential to understand CBDCs, not rely on China. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has been under pressure to announce a sovereign digital currency launch … (…
Ant’s $48b IPO to propel Shanghai’s bourse past global rivals
“After this year there will be two IPO markets that matter in Asia … But the listings bonanza in mainland China’s financial capital has also been stoked by Beijing’s drive to get strategically … (…
Pompeo brings anti-China roadshow to Indian Ocean islands
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday brought the Trump administration’s anti-China campaign to Indian Ocean islands considered particularly at risk for … ( read original story …)
Ant’s $34bn IPO to propel Shanghai’s bourse past global rivals
“After this year there will be two IPO markets that matter in Asia … But the listings bonanza in mainland China’s financial capital has also been stoked by Beijing’s drive to get strategically … (…
Washington signs key defence pact with Delhi, calls out Beijing
AS India and the United States announced Tuesday signing of the crucial military pact, Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA), visiting US Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo recalled the … ( read original story…
Coronavirus live news: China reports highest infections in two months; US sees almost 500,000 cases in one week
French death toll is highest since April; Merkel warns German health system could be overwhelmed; Russia seeks accelerated registration from WHO for Sputnik V vaccine. Follow the latest updates … ( read original story …)
