Investors and property developers have long viewed property tax as a threat. It would certainly increase the holding costs for property owners, especially those who have several properties. As such, it may force owners to…
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Shine.cn launches its online Online Digital News Channel From China
Shine is an independent news report agency that is an updated version of the Chinese information and media giant Shanghai Daily. It has both a desktop and mobile platform enabling the platform accessible to both…
China sentences 85 people, including 44 Taiwanese, for scams
Countries including Malaysia, Cambodia and Kenya have deported Taiwanese suspects to China in deference to Beijing, which views Taiwan as its own territory without sovereign legal status. Taiwan rejects China’s claim to its territory and…
China Adds Rental Homes To Property Policy
Ensuring a steady supply of new homes will be the primary goal of China’s property-market policy in the years to come. This is one of the key takeaways from the Central Economic Work Conference which…
Taiwan Suspects Pro-China Party of Passing Information to Beijing
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan is investigating four members of a small political party that advocates unification with China, on the suspicion that they gave Chinese officials classified information related to an espionage case. Beijing said…
China’s EV Startups Have Struggled So Far, But Tesla Should Prepare For Serious Challengers
Finally, an asset-light business model that outsources manufacturing to an established auto company significantly reduces risk and capital costs. Will NIO, in fact, be China’s answer to Tesla? Only time will tell, but the company…
China securities regulator says no change to pace of IPO reviews: sources
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s securities regulator told a recent meeting with investment banks that there has been no change to the pace for reviews of initial public offering (IPO) applications, three sources told Reuters. IPO…
China property investment to slow further in 2018 – Think tank
Reuters reported that growth in China’s real estate investment is likely to slow further next year due to regulations and a corresponding fall in property sales, the China Securities Journal reported a senior think tank…
Wanda Refocuses on Property as China Issues Code of Practice for Acquisitions
The Chinese government this week issued a code of practice for how private sector companies should conduct overseas acquisitions. The move is designed to curb companies such as entertainment-to-property giant Dalian Wanda, which simultaneously announced…
How innovative China’s growing pains point to an urgent need for IP know-how
In US President Donald Trump’s first national security speech on Monday, he vowed to protect US intellectual property rights against China’s ambition to “unfairly tap into the US’s innovation pool by stealing its proprietary technology…
Don’t shy away from standing up to China, US envoy urges
Mr Carouso declined to comment on how these laws fit with the US strategy towards China. The US strategy raises the issue of Chinese theft of American intellectual property through universities – an issue that…
Beijing angered as Taiwan probes tiny pro-China opposition party
BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) – China has expressed its strong opposition and concern after the Taiwan government began a probe into a tiny but passionately pro-China opposition party for national security reasons, the latest flashpoint between Beijing…
New China Ready Workshop Added to the Connect Travel Marketplace
“We added the China Ready Workshop to the Connect Travel Marketplace agenda to help North American destinations and travel suppliers learn what it will take to increase their business from the fastest growing international feeder…