China’s rise has been accompanied by a growing dependence on the rest of the world for food. Now, in the age of hot wars, cold wars, and climate change, Beijing wants to ensure that “the…
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The Latecomer’s Guide to Crypto
Other governments may decide that crypto is a threat to their sovereignty and crack down, as China did when it outlawed cryptocurrency trading last year. The divide between the world’s pro-crypto and …
China Says “Go” For Tech… And 4 Other Surprises This Week
InvestorPlace – Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips This article is excerpted from Tom Yeung’s Moonshot Investor newsletter.
DAILY: China import iron ore prices mixed, trading dull
On March 17, prices for imported iron ore in China’s portside markets declined after the previous day’s recovery, while those for seaborne cargoes increased slightly, with trading across both markets …
WH: Biden “Described The Implications And Consequences If China Provides Material Support To Russia” In Call With Xi
White House press secretary Jen Psaki commented Friday on President Biden’s phone call with Chinese President Xi. “As you saw in the readout … it was focused on Russia’s unprovoked invasion of …
‘Another year of crazy hiccups’: Russia and China pose new threats to global supply chain
Major disruptions last year have given way to sudden crises caused by war in Ukraine and China’s coronavirus spike.
More Vietnamese seafood cargoes being returned by China
China has stepped up efforts to inspect the packaging of imported seafood with a goal toward preventing the entrance of COVID-19 into the country, and in recent weeks, has returned several seafood …
China’s Jan-Feb gasoline, diesel exports plummet as Beijing slashes quotas
China’s gasoline exports slid 47% and diesel plunged 88% in the first two months of 2022 from a year ago, customs data showed on Friday, as Beijing halved the export quotas for refined fuel in…
Just How Green Is Green Crypto?
There are a lot of “green crypto” initiatives that are easy to dismiss as pure hype.
China’s Exports of Alumina May Increase Rapidly on Opened Export Window
On March 17, the transaction of 30,000 mt of alumina was made at $527/mt FOB, which was $2/mt higher than in Indonesia on March 16. The goods will be shipped in late April. The price…
Are NFTs the future of digital media business models? South China Morning Post thinks so
The Hong Kong-based news organisation has created a new tech startup to profit from historical content with blockchain technology. In its first auction, it raked in $130k …
Varney: Biden call with China raises the stakes big time
Stuart Varney, during his latest “My Take,” warns that fallout from Biden’s phone call with China’s Xi Jinping could lead to sanctions, raising stakes “big time.” …
New Study Shows The Best Crypto-Friendly Travel Destinations
Crypto-friendly destinations tend to congregate in Europe, with countries such as Spain and Austria leading the way when it comes to the number of hotels, restaurants, and shops that currently accept …