the epicentre of the initial coronavirus outbreak in China, where she live-streamed scenes of hospitals and the local pandemic response. She was charged with “picking quarrels and provoking trouble” – …
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Russia and China to sign Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline contract ‘in near future’, says Novak
Russia and China expect to a sign a contract “in the near future” on the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline, which will carry Russian gas to China, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak was cited…
China Consumption and Investment Slow Unexpectedly
Consumption and investment in China slowed unexpectedly in April, while industrial output beat expectations as Beijing doubled down on its manufacturing drive to spur growth.
Vladimir Putin’s Pomp-Filled China Trip Underscores the Limits of Western Pressure
It was a display of unity that will disappoint Western leaders, who have spent the last few months trying to press home to Xi that his backing of Putin harms China’s own interests.
China announces sweeping steps to stabilise crisis-hit property sector
China on Friday announced some of its most sweeping measures yet to stabilise the crisis-hit property sector, allowing local governments to buy “some” apartments, relaxing mortgage rules and pledging further efforts to deliver unfinished homes.
COVID KP.2 Variant: China Says New Variant Unlikely To Cause Fresh Wave of Infections
The new KP.2 variant of COVID-19 has become a cause of concern as several cases have been reported across the world. However, the health authorities of China say that this variant is unlikely to …
China expected to stand pat on lending rates in May
China is widely expected to hold benchmark lending rates steady on Monday, a Reuters survey showed, although expectations are growing for a cut in the mortgage reference rate as the authorities scramble to boost housing.
China pledges to buy apartments and finish stalled housing projects
China on Friday announced plans for local governments to buy “some” apartments and pledged forceful efforts to deliver unfinished homes, as part of a new round of measures to stabilise the crisis-hit …
China’s factories fire up but consumer slump persists
China’s factory output topped forecasts in April, helped by improving external demand, although retail sales unexpectedly slowed and the property sector remained a drag on the economy, piling pressure …
China Is Expected to Announce New Measures to Fix Its Property Crisis, Spur Growth
China is expected to announce fresh measures to reinvigorate its ailing property industry after the latest data showed housing prices slumped in April …
Putin focuses on trade and cultural exchanges in Harbin, China, after reaffirming ties with Xi
Russian President Vladimir Putin is focusing on trade and cultural exchanges on his state visit to China that started with bonhomie in Beijing and a summit with China’s leader Xi Jinping that deepened …
China to let local govt officials buy affordable housing at ‘reasonable’ prices
China will allow local government authorities to buy some homes at “reasonable” prices to provide affordable housing, Vice Premier He Lifeng told an online meeting on housing policy on Friday, the …
Taiwan is selling more to the US than China in major shift away from Beijing
Taiwan is reducing its reliance on the Chinese mainland as it seeks to insulate itself from pressure from Beijing and forge closer economic and trade ties with the United States.
