targeting “key groups” such as customs officers, transportation workers, people who need to travel overseas, medical workers, and government officials, among others. China’s focus is to … ( read original story …)
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China’s ban on Taiwan’s pineapples inspires creative dishes
The spiky fruit became a politically charged symbol after China banned the import of Taiwan’s pineapples on March 1, citing pests. In response, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen kicked off a social … ( read original…
Xi’s Gambit: China Plans for a World Without American Technology
Beijing’s leaders plot a path to go it alone, vowing to spend big to fill gaps in innovation and avoid dependence on the United States and others. ( read original story …)
Biden’s Tough China Policy Poses Business Risk to Some of His Biggest Donors
All have long had a keen interest in doing business in China (even if the so-called “Great Firewall” keeps out some tech companies like Google and Facebook). All now have an interest in how the…
China’s courts use data analytics and blockchain evidence storage on the way to first AI-integrated legal system
China is rolling out changes to monitor judges, streamline court procedures and boost judicial credibility that could result in the world’s first AI-integrated legal system. The changes are part of … ( read original story…
Over 400 global brands to participate in China consumer products expo
More than 400 leading brands from over 50 countries and regions will participate in the first China International Consumer Products Expo, the organizer said Wednesday. Leading brands, including Swatch … ( read original story …)
China Weighs Tighter Rules for STAR Board IPOs, Curbing Fintech
JD Technology, the fintech unit of JD.com, is likely to drop its planned IPO on the STAR market amid changing business circumstances after Ant’s debacle, South China Morning Post reported this week. ( read original…
Zhihu IPO: China’s ‘giant online cafe’ struggles to find monetisation model amid rapid growth
“If Google is like a borderless virtual library, and Facebook is like a never-ending school reunion, then Zhihu is like a massive cafe where millions of people pass through and exchange their views … (…
China’s February factory prices grow at fastest pace since 2018 as exports rise
China’s factory gate prices rose at the fastest pace since November 2018 in February as manufacturers raced to fill export orders, raising expectations for robust growth in the world’s second-largest … ( read original story…
Ship Forced to Wait 269 Days Finally Unloads Australian Coal in China
China’s general administration of customs didn’t respond to a faxed inquiry and it’s unclear if the cargoes are being cleared by authorities or held in storage. Bulk carriers carrying Australian coal … ( read original…
Copper price falls as China imports look “far from bullish”
Copper prices fell on Tuesday as investors stayed on the sidelines after a strong rally last month. Copper for delivery in May fell as much as … ( read original story …)
Bitmain Probe Spurs Fears of China Poaching Taiwan Chip Talent
An investigation into illegal talent poaching by Beijing-based Bitmain Technologies Ltd. has revived fears Chinese companies will target Taiwan’s top engineers as their country works to build a … ( read original story …)
Australia set to boost military spending by $11billion a year amid growing threat of WAR with China as diplomatic feud drags on and tensions over Beijing expansion mount
Australian defence spending was about $40.1 billion in the 2020 financial year and this is predicted to rise sharply to $51.26 billion five years later to modernise and counter Chinese threat. ( read original story …)
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