Joey Wat, CEO of Yum China commented, “By pioneering innovative CSR programs like this, we aim to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers and the communities in which we operate. Using…
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Eco-friendly, healthy paint brand from China enters the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — Paint is considered as one of the most valuable and utilized products in the construction industry. However, paint is also known for its harmful effects to people and the environment because of…
Masks to protect against China’s smog not always effective, tests show
Face masks available to consumers in China for protection against air pollution vary widely in their real-world performance, suggests a recent study. Although a mask may filter tiny particles as advertised, face size and shape…
Opinion: Post-90s Chinese Are a Unique Opportunity for Fragrance Brands
But with China’s 18-25 year olds (post 90s) relating to fragrances in a very disruptive way, a historical window of opportunity is opening. Here are five key insights brands should know. Recommended ReadingLighter Fragrances Prevail…
U.S.-China trade talks centre on rivalry over technology
Canada could become collateral damage in U.S.-China trade war The dispute has deepened as China has stepped up efforts to overtake western industry leaders in advanced technologies, especially for semiconductors, the silicon brains required to…
China’s theft of intellectual property is a huge issue: Ed Rensi
Former McDonald’s USA CEO Ed Rensi on U.S. trade talks with China and the outlook for McDonald’s. ( read original story …)
China congratulates North Korea’s Kim on reducing tensions
BEIJING — China’s foreign minister congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday on his moves to reduce tensions with South Korea, China said. Their meeting in Pyongyang underscored warming ties and Beijing’s desire…
China’s Xiaomi picks Hong Kong for $10 billion IPO, lifts lid on financials
BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Chinese smartphone and connected device maker Xiaomi [IPO-XMGP.HK] is bringing its blockbuster initial public offering to Hong Kong, where it could raise about $10 billion in the largest listing globally in…
U.S. trade team arrives in Beijing for talks, China media cautious
BEIJING (Reuters) – A U.S. trade delegation arrived in China on Thursday for talks on tariffs, with state media saying China will stand up to U.S. bullying if need be, but it was better to…
Housing prices along China’s border with North Korea have skyrocketed since Kim Jong Un’s visit to Beijing
Housing prices in China’s border city Dandong have skyrocketed, particularly since Kim Jong Un visited Beijing in March. Prices and sale rates are booming, with local housing applications exceeding processing limits. Three-quarters of China’s trade…
Peppa Pig wins street cred, attracts censors in China
Cherubic British cartoon character Peppa Pig has become an unlikely target of China’s censors as fans use her porcine likeness in rap videos and “gangster” tattoos. The bright pink swine’s subversive alter-ego has made her…
China’s Xiaomi files for mega Hong Kong tech IPO, lifts lid on financials
BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Smartphone and connected device maker Xiaomi [IPO-XMGP.HK] filed for a Hong Kong initial public offering on Thursday that could raise $10 billion and become the largest listing by a Chinese technology…
China is pressuring international airlines to copy its political views
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the correspondence was sent last month and requested changes to mentions of Taiwan, as well as Hong Kong and Macau which are both Special Administrative Regions of China. Business…