At least 11 Chinese cities have eased restrictions on residency-permits this year, potentially giving their ailing property markets a boost. The moves are seen as part of a “ stealth easing” of proper… ( read…
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What’s behind the projected slowdown in China’s property market
In 2015, government authorities in China responded to a big drop in the Chinese stock market and other issues by reducing interest rates and lifting limits on home purchases, which boosted … ( read original…
Global apparel, sportswear labels shine in China
Endorsed by music celebrities and promoted through popular events, these brands are witnessing a surge in sales in China. In December, Champion, a US streetwear and sportswear brand, launched eight st… ( read original story…
Report: 94.2 pct. of phones shipped in China last month were from Chinese brands
People pass by the Huawei stand during the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Nov. 15, 2016. [Photo / Xinhua] China’s domestic smartphone shipments reached 32.06 million units, down 4 … ( read…
China’s leaders want more babies, but local officials resist
BEIJING – Facing a future demographic crisis and aging society, China’s leaders are desperately seeking to persuade couples to have more children. But bureaucrats don’t seem to have gotten the message … ( read original…
China realty risky business
The deepening slump, visible as well in other smaller Chinese cities, illustrates why property sales aren’t expected to help bail out China’s economy as overall growth slows this year. In the past, Ch… ( read…
B.C. softwood exports to China continue to decline
But Mr. Kayne and other forestry executives forged ahead that month with the final leg in China of the Asia trade mission. “We’re focused on the business of China as opposed to the politics. China…
Douglas Todd: China scholars feeling the chill of intimidation
While working on another book about China and advising business organizations, Potter said he isn’t jetting across the Pacific Ocean these days, partly for health reasons. Even though a computer … ( read original story…
Why now is the perfect time for new brands to invest in China, says strategy firm’s CEO
This article was originally written by Ruonan Zheng for Jing Daily Now is the perfect time for new brands to break into China, according to the CEO of American luxury lifestyle and consumer brand stra……
Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong plays key role in helping mother of young woman killed in Taiwan seek justice for daughter
Beijing’s main representative outfit in Hong Kong, the liaison office, played a key role in helping the mother of a young woman killed in Taiwan, whose case prompted the government to propose amending … (…
China denies role in backlash against Tibetan student’s election at U of T
Michel Juneau-Katsuya, former senior CSIS official for the Asia-Pacific region, told CBC News the prospect that Chinese student groups campaigning against Lhamo could be receiving direct support from … ( read original story …)
China’s Property Market, Once a Lifeline, Now Carries Economic Risks
SHANGRAO, China — Investors were pouring into this sleepy city in southeastern China until late last year to scoop up apartments as new high-rise projects mushroomed. Then sentiment turned. Unsold un… ( read original story…
China pressing Canadian companies to call Taiwan part of China, state documents show
“I’m not sure what good it does China in the long run. Many multinationals might well go along with Beijing’s blackmail in order to continue doing business with China,” Manthorpe said. “But it actuall… (…
