China’s government said Tuesday it asked for a hold on a U.S … “It takes some time for us to look into the matter together with other agencies,” said Geng at a regular news briefing.…
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China defends hike in military spending as proportionate and low
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s increase in military spending for 2018, the biggest rise in three years, was proportionate and low, and Beijing had not been goaded into an arms race with the United States, state…
Airbnb has removed listings in Beijing and canceled bookings during China’s annual parliament because it wants to be ‘good neighbors’
Airbnb has cancelled bookings and removed listings in Beijing until March 30. The company confirmed to Business Insider it made the decision due to “external factors” and that it always tries to be “good neighbors.”…
U.S. Navy carrier in Vietnam puts China on notice
DANANG, Vietnam — For the first time since the Vietnam War, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier is paying a visit to a Vietnamese port, seeking to bolster both countries’ efforts to stem expansionism by China…
China sets ambitious growth target, promises steel cuts
BEIJING — China’s top economic official set a robust growth target Monday and promised more market opening and cuts in a bloated steel industry that has inflamed trade tensions with Washington and Europe. The growth…
Chinese Animation Streaming Platform Bilibili Heads for U.S. IPO
The company aims to raise some $400 million in fresh capital. The disclosure comes only days after iQIYI, one of China’s leading video streamers, revealed details of its IPO on the NASDAQ exchange. In its…
‘Make China medieval again’: Beijing finalizes its push to let President Xi rule indefinitely
BEIJING — China’s government pledged Monday to deliver robust growth, pursue advanced technology and boost military spending while urging the public to embrace President Xi Jinping’s rule as its ceremonial legislature prepared for changes to…
China boosts defense spending, rattling its neighbors’ nerves
BEIJING (Reuters) – China unveiled its largest rise in defense spending in three years on Monday, setting a target of 8.1 percent growth for this year, fuelling an ambitious military modernization program and making its…
‘Beijing’s Silicon Valley’ offers express green cards for foreign spouses of top Chinese talent
Beijing is offering streamlined permanent residency for the foreign spouses and children of top-tier Chinese talent at the capital’s hi-tech hub as it tries to recruit skilled professionals. The benefits for workers at the Zhongguancun…
No. 2 spender China to boost defence spending in 2018
BEIJING — China’s defence budget will rise 8.1 per cent to 1.1 trillion yuan ($173 billion) this year as the country prepares to launch its second aircraft carrier, integrate stealth fighters into its air force…
Xi term-limits controversy looms at China political meeting
China’s fraught relations with North Korea, its dispute with South Korea over missile defence and perennial sparring with the U.S. over trade and regional security are among the hot-button issues likely to be raised at…
China boosts defense spending amid military modernisation
China on Monday unveiled its largest rise in defense spending in three years, setting a target of 8.1 per cent growth over 2017, fueling an ambitious military modernisation program amid rising concerns over its security.…
European brands to steal the show at Intertextile Shanghai
European brands are set to steal the show at the upcoming Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics show in China, one of the leading apparel fabric and accessories exhibitions in the world. The show that provides an…
