A stunning collection of pictures of China in the 1870s, ranging from beggars to Mandarins and princes, looks set to sell for a huge £20,000. The first ever travelogue of the country was taken by…
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China Manufacturing Activity in January Close to 2-Year High
A survey shows Chinese manufacturing expanded in January at close to its fastest pace in two years. The National Bureau of Statistics’ purchasing managers index released Wednesday showed manufacturing growth at 51.4 on a 100-point…
China factory sector grows slightly
Activity in China’s manufacturing sector expanded slightly more than expected in January but at roughly the same pace as in December, an official survey shows. The official Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) stood at 51.3 in…
Missing China-born billionaire Xiao Jianhua denies abduction: state media
A missing China-born billionaire was quoted by state media on Tuesday as saying he had not been abducted from Hong Kong by mainland Chinese agents as some news outlets had reported but was receiving medical…
Trump slams China and Japan over currencies
“You look at what China’s doing, you look at what Japan has done over the … The yen also strengthened on a news report that Trump’s trade adviser slammed Germany for using a “grossly undervalued”…
China box office rakes up record USD 117 million on single day
Conquering the Demons,” state run Xinhua news agency reported. Chow’s new film gathered 356 million yuan on its opening day, putting it as the biggest single day for China’s homemade movies. The previous film holding…
Donald Trump's chaotic approach makes military 'skirmishes' with China more likely
The mounting possibility of military confrontation between the US and China would be “disastrous” for the region, experts have warned amid inflammatory statements from both nations. Donald Trump has followed up his incendiary campaign claim…
Family of man killed by tiger in eastern China blames zoo for negligence
The family of a man mauled to death by a tiger at a zoo in eastern China has accused the management of negligence for not sufficiently securing the premises and the animals’ enclosure where he…
China’s wealthy drawn to UK brands preferring Harrods, Rolls-Royce: survey
The United Kingdom’s European Union referendum vote caused the pound to decline in value and, as a result, affluent Chinese are finding the country an attractive travel destination, according to a report by Hurun. In…
The ‘I know a guy’ strategy is not enough to find effective partner in China
The partnership came about in a roundabout way, and illustrates how important personal connections can be when seeking to do business in China. When they first received the e-mail request, Mr. Ropke and his wife,…
Could blocking illegal fentanyl from China solve the B.C. opioid crisis?
Maryse Zeidler is a reporter for CBC News in Vancouver, covering news from across British … Authorities said it came from China, a country labelled by experts worldwide as the leading culprit in fentanyl manufacturing…
Drake-type Toronto cool may be key to China for this company
With a growing consumer base in China, Canadian streetwear can attract a niche shopper Whether he’s fronting up his hometown Toronto Raptors as their global brand ambassador or simply recognized as that kid from Degrassi:…
Yum! Brands: Why Investors Are Confident ahead of Q4 Earnings
Since the spin-off of its China operations on November 1, 2016, the company’s stock has risen 8.6%. The spin-off is expected to make Yum! Brands more efficient, improve its capital structure, and help the company…
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