“No one will emerge a winner from a trade war,” said Li, the No. 2 Chinese leader, at a news conference held during the meeting of China’s ceremonial legislature. Li made no mention of a…
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China’s premier promises ‘wider opening’ of economy
BEIJING — Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday promised China “will open even wider” to imports and investment … at a nationally televised news conference Tuesday held during the annual meeting of the national legislature. He…
China’s Xi strikes nationalistic tone in parliament address
BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping struck a strongly nationalistic tone in his closing address Tuesday to the annual session of the ceremonial parliament, saying China would never allow “one inch” of territory to be…
Beijing’s ban on gatherings of foreigners in restaurants raises eyebrows, and questions
The pride of foreigners living in Beijing has been injured by the prejudiced policy of restricting foreign entry to certain bars and eateries for the duration of the National People’s Congress in Beijing. The question…
Beijing Shortens Business License Application from 22 Days to 5 Days
The Beijing Municipal Administration will shorten the application process of business licensing documents. Listen to this BEIJING, NNC – Beijing Municipal Government will shorten the process of application for business licensing documents to create a…
Beijing has the most young early birds
More than 60 percent of people born in 1990s do not get enough sleep, with those living in Beijing among those waking up earliest, a survey shows. Chinese Medical Doctor Association’s sleep medicine specialized committee…
China elects new economic team as President Xi kicks off second term
With Yi’s background and his reputation of being pro-reform, his nomination would be good news for foreign investors, Xie also said. Zhou, 70, who is China’s longest-running central bank head, having taken the job in…
China forms new economic team as President Xi kicks off second term
With Yi’s background and his reputation of being pro-reform, his nomination would be good news for foreign investors, Xie said. Zhou, 70, who is China’s longest-running central bank head, having taken the job in 2002,…
Relationship goals: Ford tries to rebuild trust with China partners
In an effort to improve relations and reverse a recent sales slump, Ford is preparing for a new product blitz and a campaign to localize management in China, according to Peter Fleet, head of Ford’s…
China names former missile force commander defense minister
BEIJING – China has appointed a former missile force commander as its new defense minister. Lt. Gen. Wei Fenghe’s naming as the international face of China’s rapid military modernization was among a series of appointments…
For China corn farmers, prices trump policy ahead of planting
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s farmers are expected to plant more corn this year, eyeing higher prices and profits despite a push to reduce acreage devoted to the cereal under the government’s latest five-year plan. Corn…
Beijing to further optimize business environment
Beijing plans to further optimize the business environment, in a bid to stimulate market vitality and social creativity, the city announced at a press conference on March 18. The Beijing Municipal Commission of Development and…
China’s powerful central bank has a new leader
China’s Shanghai Composite stock index was trading flat Monday morning following the news. China’s central bank — like the US Federal Reserve — plays a key role in the smooth running of the country’s economy.…
