The good news is that the disease is not harmful to human health. The bad news is that it will probably hurt our wallets. The epicentre of the current crisis is China, the world’s biggest…
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Massive Security in Beijing Ahead of Belt and Road Meeting
BEIJING — Security is tight and traffic snarled in the Chinese capital as world leaders gather for a conference on Beijing’s sweeping “Belt-and-Road” infrastructure initiative. The meeting starting … ( read original story …)
China’s Top Steel Mill Issues One-Two Warning About the Outlook
Contraction in industries including property and autos will slow consumption this year … amid global trade frictions while supply may expand, said the listed unit of China’s biggest steelmaker, … ( read original story …)
How China’s $13 Trillion Bond Market May Be Trade-War Winner
(Bloomberg LP owns Bloomberg Barclays and Bloomberg News.) For many, there are still other hurdles to entering a bond market that’s on track to overtake Japan as the world’s second biggest this year, … (…
China to strengthen IPR protection
China will step up the protection of intellectual property rights (IPR), making it play a significant role as a cornerstone of economic development, innovation and international trade, a senior … ( read original story …)
China’s largest TBM arrives in Shenzhen
6 minutes The government of Shenzhen in China has announced the arrival of what is said to be the country’s largest domestically made slurry tunnel boring machine (TBM). The machine was unveiled last … (…
Shenzhen seeks to spur 5G development in city
deputy director of Shenzhen’s Bureau of Industry and Information Technology. The city is building several 5G emerging-industry clusters in Futian, Longhua and Longgang districts Speaking at a news … ( read original story …)
Harikrishna Leads Shenzhen Masters Ahead Of Giri
Grenke is not the only strong tournament underway right now. Almost 8,000 kilometers (4,940 miles) to the east, in Shenzhen, there’s the “Belt and Road” 2019 “DT News Cup” Shenzhen Longgang Chess … ( read…
The Future of Shopping Is Already Happening in China
China’s Gen Z isn’t impressed by glitzy brand names and traditional advertising campaigns. Many are looking beyond the physical stores and e-commerce portals their predecessors preferred. They’re … ( read original story …)
Who are China’s biggest stars? R3’s celebrity index uses data to find out
Finding the right celebrity can be a shortcut to improved sales for luxury brands in China, as a majority of consumers still regard celebrities as “lifestyle” role models. But for marketers, the … ( read…
China’s central bank injects $40-billion in targeted loans as broader easing appears on hold
China’s central bank extended 267.4 billion yuan ($39.8-billion) to some commercial banks on Wednesday via its targeted medium-term lending facility (TMLF) as it looks to provide struggling smaller … ( read original story …)
Top U.S. officials to hold trade talks in China next week
“The subjects of next week’s discussions will cover trade issues including intellectual property … said the United States and China were making progress in the talks and he was “cautiously … ( read original story…
China coal investments unpopular in ‘new Silk Road’ nations: poll
“China should now work with governments, business and investors at the upcoming forum to make sure these demands are met,” said Nick Mabey, chief executive of E3G. The survey was released ahead of … (…