BEIJING, April 11 (Xinhua) — The performance of China’s A-share IPO market was strong in the first quarter of 2017, according to a report by international accounting firm KPMG Tuesday. A total of 134 IPOs…
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United Airlines passenger expulsion prompts allegations of racism in China
United does considerable business with Chinese passengers and a consumer boycott could cause serious pain. United says it operates more non-stop U.S.-China flights to more cities in China than any other airline. Rowdiness has long…
Executions in China said to outpace world despite decline
out of at least 931 that the human rights group tallied through public news reports. Among the cases omitted were the executions of foreigners for drug crimes and people accused of terrorism in China’s in…
Inside Beijing's 'hutong' homes: Pictures show maze-like district where multiple families share the same tiny house and vendors sell food right outside their doors
Gu Chen has slept and worked in the same one-room apartment in Beijing’s ancient ‘hutong’ neighbourhood of Beixinqiao all his life. Most mornings, he rises from a twin bed that he shares with his wife…
Korean brands' strength falls
South Korean marques are losing ground in China as local brands in the world’s largest auto market are offering improved quality and a wider choice of SUV models. In March, Hyundai Motor sold 56,026 cars…
China navy says it foiled pirate attack on ship near Somalia
BEIJING – China’s naval forces foiled an attack by pirates on a freighter in the Gulf of Aden, the navy said, but gave no word on arrests or other contact with suspects. The statement said…
China says its navy saved ship from pirates, but omits India’s role in rescue
as well as China’s image as a responsible major country in safeguarding regional peace and stability,” Hua told reporters at a daily news briefing on Monday. “We are always positive toward international counter-piracy operations,” she…
China's navy saves ship from pirates— but omits India's role in rescue
as well as China’s image as a responsible major country in safeguarding regional peace and stability,” Hua told reporters at a daily news briefing on Monday. “We are always positive toward international counter-piracy operations,” she…
China bars wife of detained Taiwanese activist from visiting
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The wife of a Taiwanese pro-democracy activist detained in China said Monday that she was prevented from flying to the mainland to seek a visit with her husband, whose case has inflamed…
China, Myanmar Oil Pipeline To Launch “Very Quickly”
China and Myanmar have finally reached an agreement on an oil pipeline that that would allow China to import crude oil from overseas via Myanmar, and the project is slated to open “very quickly”, according…
China 'deploys 150,000 troops to deal with possible North Korean refugees over fears Trump may strike Kim Jong-un following missile attack on Syria'
the news agency said. Meanwhile, the US Navy has moved the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier strike group from Singapore to North Korea after the country conducted more missile testing. China’s top nuclear envoy arrived…
Philippines backs down on 'occupy' order in South China Sea
Philippine President Duterte has promised not to militarize the contested Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. He had previously ordered the Philippines military to “occupy all islands,” angering Beijing. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on…
Norwegian leader meets with China's Xi as ties restored
It was the first visit from a Norwegian prime minister to China in 10 years. “Your visit this time holds a lot of significance,” Xi said. “This is the first high-level visit since the normalization…
