WASHINGTON — Pointing toward possible confrontation, Donald Trump’s selection for secretary of state likened Beijing’s island-building in the South China Sea to a takeover of another country’s territory and spoke of forcing Beijing to fully…
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Tillerson takes swipes at China over South China Sea buildup during hearing
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, took a swipe at China during his confirmation hearing with the Senate on Wednesday. The former Exxon-Mobil CEO likened China’s island-building in the South China…
China vehicle sales to grow 5% in 2017 as tax cut reduced
BEIJING: China’s vehicle sales jumped 13.7 per cent in 2016, the fastest pace in three years, thanks to a tax cut on small-engine cars but growth is expected to slow this year as the incentive…
Tillerson Says China Can’t Have Access to South China Sea Isles
In an apparent toughening of the U.S.’s stance on the South China Sea, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State said China must be denied access to artificial islands built in the disputed waters.…
China outperforms in dismal 2016 IPO market
HONG KONG As the global market for initial public offerings withered last year amid political turmoil on both sides of the Atlantic, Asia fared relatively well thanks to a flood of new share listings from…
China nabs 720 people in pollution crackdown
In 2016, 720 people were detained in China for damaging the environment, the official Xinhua news agency reported, citing information disclosed at a national environmental work conference. The agency added that Beijing rejected 11 projects…
John McCallum 'excited' to be next ambassador to China
He needs to talk about improving trade but improving trade on an equal playing field,” Kent told CBC News. McCallum wants more Chinese immigrants, students, tourists China, Canada exploring free trade deal Sarah Katulakos, executive…
China aircraft carrier crosses Taiwan Strait amid tension
China’s only aircraft carrier has led several warships across the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan’s defence ministry said. The Liaoning was returning from drills in the South China Sea. It did not enter Taiwanese waters but did…
Big Brother collecting big data — and in China, it's all for sale
Living in China, it’s safe to assume pretty much everything about you is known — or easily can be known — by the government. Where you go, who you’re with, which restaurants you like, when…
China's rugby revolution: $100M mission to grow 'olive ball'
After the deal, Alisports chief executive Zhang Dazhong spoke of the “undoubted potential” for rugby to become a “mass-participation sport” in China, while national captain Ma Chong told the AFP news agency, “as an athlete,…
Beijing forms force to police smog
BEIJING — Officials in Beijing have announced a new environmental police squad to root out illegal burning in the city, the latest government response to the widespread public anger over China’s persistent problems with smog.…
Many Brands Bought Into China's Mobile Payments Craze, But There Are Holdouts
Many major retailers and brands in China embraced mobile payments while Ikea held out. In December, signs went up at cash registers in a Shanghai Ikea to inform customers that they could now pay with…
AGCO bets big on China
One of the world’s largest farm equipment manufacturers is predicting a bright future in China, and it is putting its money behind that belief. AGCO, parent company of well-known brands Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Valtra, GSI,…
