a humanities professor and environmental campaigner based in the Hebei captial of Shijiazhuang told NBC News. “It used to take almost one day to travel from Hebei to Beijing, but now it’s only a few…
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China-friendly Carrie Lam chosen as Hong Kong leader
Hong Kong lawmakers, local councillors and delegates to China’s rubber-stamp parliament also have votes, and some 326 seats, mostly in the education, legal, health and social welfare sectors, are held by pro-democracy supporters. Associated Press…
Brazil meat scandal: China and others lift ban
China and Chile will keep their import bans for the 21 Brazilian … the conduct of individuals and not the quality of the meat,” Mr Maggi told Reuters news agency. In a statement, Brazil’s President…
Beijing's favored candidate Carrie Lam chosen to be Hong Kong's first female leader
HONG KONG – A committee dominated by pro-Beijing elites chose Hong Kong’s next leader Sunday in the first vote since huge pro-democracy protests erupted over the election system in 2014. Carrie Lam, the government’s former…
Hong Kong chooses new Beijing-backed leader amid political tension
HONG KONG (Reuters) – A Beijing-backed civil servant, Carrie Lam, was chosen to be Hong Kong’s next leader on Sunday amid accusations that Beijing is meddling and denying the financial hub a more populist leader…
Hong Kong leader's race pits Beijing's pick vs 'Uncle Chips'
HONG KONG (AP) – Hong Kong’s next leader will be chosen Sunday by an election committee stacked with pro-Beijing elites who heed the wishes of China’s communist leaders rather than the semiautonomous region’s voters. The…
Travel Brands Climb on List of China’s Most Valuable Brands
In the latest ranking of China’s most valuable brands, Chinese travel brands are among the biggest winners in year-over-year change in brand value. Ctrip, China’s leading online travel marketplace is one of the big winners,…
China, South Korea Meet in World Cup Qualifier Amid Tensions
“Even if North Korea collapses, missile defencs would not go away,” a former U.S. national security adviser told NBC News. “The worry [for China] is that THAAD is a basis for a collective security system……
Beijing pressing for full access to Canada's economy in trade talks
China’s new envoy says Beijing is seeking unfettered access for Chinese state-owned firms to all key sectors of the Canadian economy during free-trade talks now under way with Ottawa – including an end to restrictions…
China’s Zhonghong Zhuoye buys SeaWorld stake from Blackstone
SeaWorld Entertainment Inc said China’s Zhonghong Zhuoye Group Co. Ltd. would buy Blackstone Group LP’s stake in the embattled U.S.-based marine park operator, sending SeaWorld’s shares up 10 per cent in morning trading on Friday.…
Next stop China: how small businesses can tame the dragon
Investigate major market trends, seek customer feedback and watch the competition. Groups like the EU SME Centre publish sector specific guides, the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) has a business in China handbook, and private research…
Why Apple's red iPhones are not 'Red' in China
These are external links and will open in a new window Image caption Apple’s special-edition red iPhone 7 and 7plus launch in over 40 countries, including China, on Friday Apple’s latest iPhone might be red,…
Australian prime minister won't choose between China and US
Australia does not have to choose between the United States and China, the Australian prime minister said Friday as he announced a new beef export deal with the Chinese. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Chinese…
