Lai Ching-te, a doctor turned politician, who had most recently served as vice president to Taiwan’s first female president, Tsai Ing-wen, is no naif about the precarious road ahead — a road made at …
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South China Sea: new Philippine claims on alleged Duterte-Xi deal could play into Beijing’s hands, analysts say
Claims that the alleged deal was already in place before Duterte’s term are meant to shift the blame to former leader Benigno Aquino III, observers say.
Beijing considers setting up import taxes for EVs from the US & EU
The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Brussels is warning of possible countermeasures by Beijing in response to punitive tariffs on Chinese electric cars. Import duties of up to 25 per cent are …
The 2050 Population Data That Could Ruin China’s Century
China’s unfolding demographic crisis casts a shadow over President Xi Jinping’s mid-century ambitions. “Beijing’s political ambitions are based on exaggerated economic forecasts, which are based on exaggerated demographic figures.
Analysis-With Mock Attacks, China Sends Honed Warning to Taiwan’s New President
Analysts, regional diplomats and senior Taiwan officials note that so far the scale of operations around the island that Beijing claims as its own are smaller than the exercises it staged to protest against the…
Shenzhen Offers Incentives Up to USD20.7 Million Per Firm to Spur Foreign Investment
(Yicai) May 23 — Shenzhen is offering up to CNY150 million (USD20.7 million) in incentives to spur foreign companies to invest in areas such as high-end equipment manufacturing and biomedicine, …
Hongkongers warned to brace for heavy rains as Shenzhen hit with thunderstorms
Hong Kong should brace for heavy downpours over the next couple of hours, according to the local forecaster, as Shenzhen experiences showers and thunderstorms with a trough of low pressure affecting …
China’s Lenovo extends revenue growth streak, beats expectations
China’s Lenovo Group reported a 9% rise in fourth-quarter revenue to $13.8 billion on Thursday, as the world’s largest maker of personal computers (PCs) exits a demand slump following the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
China State Media Warns on Speculative Trading in Special Bonds
China’s state media urged investors to refrain from engaging in speculative trades in the latest special sovereign bond, as an illiquid part of the market saw a retail buying scramble Wednesday.
Beijing tourism bureau partners with Sina Weibo to elevate cultural and tourism offerings
In a significant development, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism sealed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with the popular microblogging platform Sina Weibo in Beijing on …
China’s Lackluster Earnings Are Nearing an Inflection Point on Stimulus Bets
Optimism is growing among market watchers that efforts by Beijing to revive China’s economy will translate into a boost for the bottom line of its heavily-battered companies.
In the hot seat, under Beijing’s glare
Taiwan’s new president has China to deal with a deeply divided parliament. At stake is the island nation’s near future In what can be considered a tragic incident in the history of Taiwanese democracy …
Beijing’s bird paradise: 519 species thrive in capital
Beijing has become a “bird paradise” with 519 bird species, accounting for over one-third of the country’s total number and ranking second among the capitals of the G20 countries, according to the …
