China’s Tibet Airlines on Tuesday finalised an order for 40 C919 narrowbody jets and 10 ARJ21 regional jets from Chinese state-owned planemaker COMAC.
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Taiwan calls on China to ‘be rational’ after deadly boat incident
Taiwan called on Beijing to “be rational” on Tuesday following a deadly incident involving a Chinese boat and the Taiwanese coast guard, with the island’s premier insisting it would protect its waters …
China shares dip as central bank cuts key rate
Mainland China’s shares fell on Tuesday as its central bank announced a record cut to a benchmark lending rate in a bid to boost its struggling economy.But both were down in early trade Tuesday, as…
Pacific Island Nations Warn of Possible Opening for China Amid U.S. Funding Delay
The budget impasse in Congress has led to a delay in crucial funding for three U.S.-allied Pacific Island nations, potentially making them more vulnerable to influence by China, including over Taiwan, …
China boosts property funding with first cut in key loan rate since June
The five-year benchmark loan rate — the peg for most mortgages — was cut by 25 basis points, according to a statement Tuesday from the People’s Bank of China.
Taiwan minister says China coast guard triggers panic by boarding Taiwan tourist boat
The boarding of a Taiwanese tourist boat by China’s coast guard triggered panic among Taiwanese people, a Taiwan minister said on Tuesday, as tensions rise across the sensitive Taiwan Strait.
Singapore Airshow to feature aerial displays and the international debut of China’s C919
The Singapore Airshow – Asia’s largest – kicks off Tuesday with an array of aerial displays including some by China’s COMAC C919 narrow-body airliner.
China cuts benchmark 5-year lending rate for the first time since June
The five-year benchmark loan rate — the peg for most mortgages — was cut by 25 basis points, according to a statement Tuesday from the People’s Bank of China.
China ready to work with EU to uphold free trade, multilateralism, foreign minister says
China is ready to work with the European Union to uphold free trade, practice multilateralism, and promote an equal and orderly multi-polar world and inclusive economic globalisation, its foreign …
Warning: Delay in U.S. Funding May Present Opportunity for China, Caution Pacific Island Nations
The ongoing budget impasse in Congress has extended the wait for crucial funding for three Pacific Island nations allied with the United States, potentially heightening their susceptibility to …
Beijing illuminates new winter tourism
On a bitterly cold Beijing evening in late November, 27-year-old Li Chuhan was one of thousands of spectators mesmerized by a light show that looked like spectacular scenes from a Harry Potter movie.
Alibaba bets on overseas e-commerce unit amid sluggish growth in China
One bright spot in Alibaba’s recent December quarter earnings was its international e-commerce business unit which saw revenue increase 44% from a year ago. Alibaba International Digital Commerce …
Asia markets set for mixed start as markets await decision on China’s key lending rates
Asia-Pacific markets are set to rise Tuesday, as investors await an update from China’s central bank on its key lending rates. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 dipped 0.17% at open, while futures for …
