“China’s impressive military buildup could soon challenge the … posed the idea of moving the top U.S. military commander in the Pacific to South Korea, news.com.au reported. Australia’s Foreign Minister Julie Bishop confirmed the news…
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China invites overseas investors to propel local chip ambitions
BEIJING (Reuters) – China is looking for billions of dollars in funds to propel its domestic ambitions in chips to cut a heavy reliance on imports, and has invited overseas investors to help it get…
Greenland ruling party has most votes in election tracked by Canadian mining firms, China
Greenland, a part of the Kingdom of Denmark but with self-rule since 2009, relies on fishing and annual grants from Denmark. China unveils plans for a ‘Polar Silk Road’ across the Arctic Analysis What does…
‘Small-town kids’ shape future of China’s consumption
with half of them likely to be located outside China’s top 100 cities, according to a report by The Boston Consulting Group and AliResearch, a unit of the e-commerce giant Alibaba (NYSE:BABA – News). That…
China stocks end lower; property, energy shares weigh
SHANGHAI, April 25 (Reuters) – China stocks closed down on Wednesday as gains in healthcare firms were offset by losses in real estate and energy shares. ** Sentiment was also curbed by losses on the…
China’s Xiaomi promises to cap hardware income margin ahead of IPO
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese smartphone and smart device maker … as it looks to position itself as an internet services provider ahead of a highly-anticipated IPO. Xiaomi – which makes dozens of internet-connected products including…
Global banks fear China will limit JV control through new rules
HONG KONG/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Western banks are seeking clarification from China’s securities watchdog on proposals to allow them to take over their onshore securities ventures, amid concerns about high asset value requirements and limits to…
China warns of more action after military drills near Taiwan
China has been issuing increasingly strident calls for Taiwan to toe the line, even as Tsai has pledged to maintain the status quo and keep the peace. Speaking at a regular news briefing, Ma Xiaoguang,…
‘China 2025 plan endangers US intellectual property’
US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has described as “frightening” China’s plan to transform itself into the global technology nexus in 2025, arguing that the initiative could put American intellectual property at risk. “It’s a huge,…
Beijing Auto show highlights e-cars designed for China
BEIJING — Volkswagen and Nissan have unveiled electric cars designed for China at a Beijing auto show that highlights the growing importance of Chinese buyers for a technology seen as a key part of the…
Beijing old sites and buildings are now funky hotels and offices as land use control tightens
An increasing number of old rundown sites in Beijing’s downtown and tourist areas is being converted into brand-new hotels and co-working spaces to meet consumer demand amid the lack of new development lots under the…
China to step up IPR protection
China will better protect intellectual property rights (IPR) to improve the business environment and attract more foreign investors, a top IPR official said Tuesday. China treats IPR owned by domestic and foreign companies alike, and…
What’s behind the trade battle with China
The Commission on the Theft of American Intellectual Property estimates that China’s purported IP theft costs the U.S. between $225 billion and $600 billion each year. Case studies aren’t hard to find. Take California-based Paulson…
