CHINA has started fresh construction work in the disputed South China Sea, new satellite images show, a sign that Beijing is continuing to strengthen its military reach across the vital trade waterway. Regional military attaches…
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Li says China wants stability in South China Sea
… China hopes to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea by pushing forward with negotiations for a code of conduct for rival claimants in the disputed waters. Addressing a news conference at…
China Anxious About Trade War With US
China is warning about the possible impact of a trade war with the United States, even as the world’s two biggest economies take steps to map out relations under the administration of President Donald Trump.…
China’s economy gets off to strong start in 2017
Solid growth is welcome news for China’s policymakers as they turn their focus to containing risks from a sharp build-up in debt ahead of a major leadership reshuffle later this year. But economists are not…
China e-commerce confusion catches Australian retailers on the hop
SYDNEY/BEIJING (Reuters) – Australian retailers and manufacturers are rejigging their business models and reviewing strategies to sell goods into China amid confusion over a threatened government crackdown on e-commerce platforms. Supermarket giant … ( read…
China's premier says no hard landing, but growth target not easy
“Almost every year I have heard a prediction of the Chinese economy having a hard landing,” Li said at his annual news conference at the end of the annual meeting of China’s parliament. “But I…
Premier: China won't devalue yuan to boost exports
BEIJING, China – China has no plans to devalue its yuan to boost exports and will keep its exchange rate stable, the country’s top economic official said Wednesday. Premier Li Keqiang’s comments follow heavy spending…
China, amid growing North Korea threat, calls for renewed nuclear talks
get issues back on the track of dialogue and work together to find proper solutions,” Li said at his annual news conference held on the final day of the annual legislative session. China is Pyongyang’s…
China doesn't want 'trade war' with Washington, premier says
BEIJING – China’s No. 2 leader said Wednesday his government hopes for positive relations with Washington and has no desire for a trade war nor plans to devalue its currency to boost exports. Speaking at…
China does not want to see trade war with U.S.: Premier Li
That would not make our trade fairer,” Li said at his annual news conference at the end of the annual meeting of China’s parliament. “Our hope on the Chinese side is that no matter what…
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang: It's time to stop talking about a China hard landing
“China doesn’t want to see a trade war with the U.S.,” Li said. His remarks come ahead of scheduled talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping next month. The summit would be…
China’s O2O and What It Could Mean for Western Brands
In China, apps have transformed the mobile phone into a virtual remote control for products and services. Consumers there can order and pay digitally for products and services to be delivered. It’s called online-to-offline (O2O),…
Self-sufficient China? What the plan means for global trade
China is embarking on an aggressive, $300-billion plan to become nearly self-sufficient by the year 2025, a move that will give Chinese companies a major edge in the push to squeeze out foreign enterprise. “There’s…
