China’s footprint in Hollywood is expanding following a wire and cable maker’s purchase of a controlling stake in independent studio Millennium Films, which produced “Rambo” and “The Expendables.” Recon Holding said Thursday it is taking…
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China made mistake of ignoring India's high-tech talent: Global Times
BEIJING: China has made a “mistake of ignoring” science and technology experts from India, Chinese official media said on Friday, underlining that the Communist giant should attract high-tech Indian talent for maintaining its innovation ability.…
China names southwestern city's former mayor to top legislative finance panel
BEIJING China’s top legislative body on Friday appointed the former mayor of a key southwestern city as vice chairman of the congressional committee on finance and economics, the official Xinhua news agency said. The standing…
Trump called China the 'grand champions' of currency manipulation — and China struck back
US President Donald Trump during an interview with Reuters in the Oval Office on Thursday. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst BEIJING — China on Friday said it had no intention of using currency devaluation to its advantage in…
China names economic officials amid slowdown, Trump threats
China’s government has named a trade specialist as its new commerce … while He Lifeng will take over the powerful National Development and Reform Commission, the official Xinhua News Agency reported Friday. The appointments are…
Don’t let Beijing push us around, warns ‘frustrated’ former ambassador to China
BEIJING — The United States needs to stop getting pushed around by China and work out a long-term strategy to deal with the country’s rise, former U.S. ambassador Max Baucus said this week. In an…
China's Recon buys $100M majority stake in Millennium Films
HONG KONG — China’s footprint in Hollywood is expanding following a wire and cable maker’s purchase of a controlling stake in independent studio Millennium Films, which produced “Rambo” and “The Expendables.” Recon Holding said Thursday…
Toronto says no offers have come in for Giovinco from China or elsewhere
Toronto FC president Bill Manning reiterated Friday there has been no formal offer from a club in China or elsewhere for star striker Sebastian Giovinco. The Italian’s agent has been stoking the fire in recent…
China will take ‘necessary steps’ for security if North Korean regime collapses
China will take the “necessary measures” to safeguard national security in the event of the collapse of the neighbouring North Korean regime, a defence official said on Thursday. The recent assassination of North Korean leader…
China Names Guo Shuqing, a Rapid-Fire Regulator, to Oversee Troubled Banks
SHANGHAI — Less than four years ago, Guo Shuqing seemed like yet another economic reformer who had tried to bring market-oriented changes to China’s fraud-ridden and heavily politicized financial system only to see his career…
Buick Carves Dominance in China; Brand’s SUVs Among Most Popular Cars
The Buick Envision is one of the most popular cars in China. (Photo : Redline Reviews/Youtube) In the west, Buick is mostly associated with the era of yore and a classic brand that has no…
Upstarts nip at top fashion brands
Luxury brands are being shunted aside by shoppers as unique designer goods edge into their territory For China’s young fashionistas, shopping malls seem to have lost some of their sparkle, clogged up as they are…
Alibaba, Huawei join Google, Apple and Facebook among world’s most valuable technology brands
It pointed out that these firms are now “making waves financially and building brands that are rapidly gaining traction outside China”. The consultancy estimates the value of brands using its “Royalty Relief” approach. This involves…
