Between 10 million and 20 million dogs are killed for food annually in China, according to the Humane Society International. Dog meat consumption is not illegal in China, but animal rights groups have sought to…
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China’s ‘straddling bus’ hits its final roadblock
It seemed like a glimpse into the city of tomorrow – but China’s “straddling bus” was riddled by doubts early on and now is headed for the scrap yard. The futuristic idea was a bus…
North Korea: Tillerson, Mattis still playing China card with Pyongyang
“China understands that the United States regards North Korea … The Chinese delegation said nothing during a photo opportunity with reporters. Later, during a brief news conference featuring only the American officials, Mattis spoke bluntly…
In high-level talks, U.S. asks China to do more to rein in North Korea
“We reiterated to China that they have a diplomatic responsibility to exert … in the region,” U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told reporters at a joint news conference with Defense Secretary Jim Mattis. Mattis…
US: China needs to exert ‘much greater pressure’ on NKorea
Trump has been counting on China to use its economic leverage with the government … plays fast and loose with the truth,” Mattis told a news conference. At the talks, Mattis and Secretary of State…
Top Chinese general cuts short Vietnam trip amid South China Sea tensions
One of China’s top military leaders reportedly cut short his visit to Vietnam earlier this month, a move seen as the latest sign of Beijing’s anger about Vietnamese activity in the South China Sea. General…
China to levy 100 percent tax on overseas soccer transfers
China will effectively double the cost for its clubs to buy foreign soccer players in a move aimed at slowing the influx of overseas stars and encouraging homegrown talent. China’s Football Association announced Thursday that…
Calgary real estate firm advertises in China but can’t sell a home
A real estate agent hoped Vancouver’s foreign buyers tax would help her sell some languishing Calgary homes. Emma May told the Calgary Eyeopener that despite her best efforts to attract Chinese buyers over the past…
CICC, Goldman to lead China Tower Hong Kong IPO worth up to $10 billion: sources
HONG KONG China Tower Corp has picked China International Capital Corp Ltd (CICC) (3908.HK) and Goldman Sachs (GS.N) to lead a planned Hong Kong initial public offering worth up to $10 billion, people with direct…
ASIA CREDIT CLOSE: China property credits widen on negative rumours
SINGAPORE, June 22 (IFR) – Chinese high-yield property bonds gapped out 5bp-10bp despite a strong pushback from Dalian Wanda Group against rumours that Chinese banks had ordered the sale of its bonds. Wanda said the…
Vanke Founder Wang Shi, Chinese Property Developer, Steps Down
BEIJING — The chairman and founder of China’s largest property developer said on Wednesday that he would step down, ending a career that mirrored the country’s giddy embrace of privately owned real estate but stumbled…
China factory for Ivanka Trump brand shoes criticized for labor violations
A China factory that has produced shoes for the Ivanka Trump brand and other U.S. companies is the worst labor rule violator among dozens of similar production facilities checked by undercover investigators, an advocacy organization…
Building stronger brands will boost China’s image
Customers try out laptop computers at a Lenovo outlet in Beijing in 2014. Companies like Lenovo and Huawei have shown it is possible for Chinese brands to make an impact on the world stage. Getty…
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