In a country where business ideas quickly become business stampedes, he is far from alone. At least 20 bike-sharing companies have emerged in China seemingly overnight, each adding its own bright colour to what is…
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China May output, retail sales steady but investment cools
Global concerns about China have resurfaced since Moody’s Investors Service downgraded its credit ratings last month, saying it expects the country’s financial strength will erode in coming years as growth slows and debt continues to…
UPDATE 2-China May property investment eases, construction starts dip sharply
* May Property investment +7.2 pct y/y (vs +9.6 pct in April) * New construction starts +5.2 pct y/y (vs +10.1 pct in April) * Sales by floor area +10.2 pct y/y (vs +7.7 pct…
China May property investment eases, construction starts dip sharply
BEIJING Annual growth in China’s real estate investment slowed in May, the first fall-off in three months, as government curbs cooled an overheated market and undermined investment, taking a toll on new developments. Worries over…
UPDATE 1-China May property investment eases, construction starts dip sharply
BEIJING, June 14 Annual growth in China’s real estate investment slowed in May, the first falloff in three months, as government curbs cooled an overheated market and undermined investment, taking a toll on new developments.…
China May property investment growth eases for first time in three months
BEIJING, June 14 China’s property investment growth eased for the first time in three months in May, a Reuters calculation based on the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Wednesday. It grew 7.2 percent…
Globe editorial: Why are the Liberals doing Beijing’s bidding?
The Liberal government of Justin Trudeau has an odd take on China: Where other governments are wary of Chinese companies trying to take over their domestic technology firms, ours is happy to facilitate a quick…
Shanghai rebar falls after 4-day spike on property demand worries
June 13 China’s rebar steel futures edged lower on Tuesday after a four- day climb amid concern that a slowing property market may dent steel demand in the world’s top consumer. China has been restricting…
IOC ‘very happy’ with Beijing prep for 2022 Winter Olympics
BEIJING — The International Olympic Committee is “very happy” with Beijing’s preparations for the 2022 Winter Games, amid assurances Tuesday that the main venues will be completed three years before the events are held. Beijing…
Panama establishes ties with China, abandoning Taiwan, as Beijing steps up the pressure
BEIJING — Panama has established diplomatic ties with China and broken with Taiwan, as Beijing steps up efforts to isolate Taipei internationally since last year’s election of President Tsai Ing-wen. Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela…
Panama establishes ties with China, ditches Taiwan in win for Beijing
Panama has established diplomatic ties with China and broken with Taiwan in a major victory for Beijing, as it lures away the dwindling number of countries that have formal relations with the self-ruled island. Panamanian…
Taiwan down to 20 allies as Beijing steps up the pressure
BEIJING — Panama’s switching of diplomatic relations from Taiwan to China on Tuesday deprives Taipei of one of its most important and influential allies. Taiwan now is left with just 20 countries that extend it…
Panama switches diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China
Panama switched diplomatic relations from Taiwan to China on Tuesday, the latest development in Beijing’s drive to isolate the self-governing island it claims as its own territory. In Panama, President Juan Carlos Varela announced the…
