Tourism minister Kevin Yeung says mainland authorities’ decision to scrap ‘black code’ for entry is unlikely to cause a dramatic rise in Hongkongers heading north.
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China’s cyberspace regulator summons Alibaba’s Quark, Netease CC over vulgar content
China’s cyberspace regulator on Monday fined the Alibaba-owned Quark platform 500,000 yuan ($68,342.42) for hosting and promoting vulgar content.
China military says Philippine boat ‘illegally entered’ waters near Scarborough Shoal
China’s military said on Monday that a Philippine vessel “illegally entered” waters near Scarborough Shoal without authorisation and it urged the Philippines to immediately stop its provocations.
How 3 stocks tied to China’s economy are navigating its uneven post-Covid recovery
This paints a fuzzy picture for our stocks that generate lots of revenue in China — Estee Lauder (EL), Starbucks (SBUX) and Wynn Resorts (WYNN) — as they get ready to report their quarterly results.
South China Sea: Philippine senators urge caution in renaming disputed area ahead of case against Beijing
The proposed change in name is linked to a case to be filed against China before an international court next year Renaming the West Philippine Sea as the ‘Sea of Asia’ could impact Manila’s territorial…
Beijing issues orange alert for pollution from Oct 30 through Nov 2
Beijing activated an orange alert for heavy air pollution from 12 pm on Monday to 12 am on Friday, according to the city’s weather authority on Monday morning. It is the first warning issued since…
China holds major financial conference as leaders aim to get economy back on track
China’s leaders are expected to search for ways to mend the country’s fractured property market, create jobs for millions of unemployed youths and spur faster growth in a meeting that reportedly began …
China fetes American veterans of World War II known as ‘Flying Tigers’ in a bid to improve ties
China has feted two American veterans of World War II as Beijing and Washington look to past collaboration for inspiration to deal with today’s strained ties …
He Lifeng: China’s economy tsar made director of key Party commission
China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng has been appointed director of the ruling Communist Party’s commission covering economic policy, the financial sector and trade ties with Washington, strengthening his status as the country’s economic overlord.
China holds major financial conference as leaders maneuver to get slowing economy back on track
China’s leaders are expected to search for ways to mend the country’s fractured property market, create jobs for millions of unemployed youths and spur faster growth in a meeting that reportedly began Monday in Beijing.
Exclusive-US military bulk buys Japanese seafood to counter China ban
The United States has started bulk buying Japanese seafood to supply its military there in response to China’s ban on such products imposed after Tokyo released treated water from its crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into…
China’s property foreclosures up by a third so far in 2023
The number of property foreclosures in China rose 32.3% in the first nine months of the year, according to a private survey, as home owners grappled with debt amid a property market slump and shaky…
China’s share of global manufacturing jobs to rise by 2050
Western economies reassessed their dependence on China for goods due to the Covid-19 pandemic supply chain disruptions. (AFP pic) WASHINGTON: China’s share of global manufacturing jobs will increase …