For many years foreign companies operating in China have faced social media-fuelled consumer backlashes, sometimes over instances of cultural insensitivity and sometimes over political controversies.
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China private jet use soars as economy hits pre-pandemic levels
Companies and wealthy individuals in China have sharply increased their use of private jets this year, with total flights almost doubling compared to pre-pandemic levels as the country’s economic …
Sex sells: China farm region becomes ‘lingerie capital’
Americans like their lingerie to be risque, Europeans prefer it more classy, and Chinese remain a bit shy but are opening up. But the biggest order of all came from North Korea.
Australian defence minister says conflict over Taiwan involving China ‘should not be discounted’
The Australian defence minister, Peter Dutton, has said a conflict involving China over Taiwan cannot be discounted but he insists the government’s focus remains on having “good relations” with …
Philippines president issues threat to China as Beijing makes moves in South China Sea
China just won another battle in its conquest of the South China Sea – without even firing a shot. Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has surrendered control of his nation’s fishing grounds.
Mubarak Wakaso delighted with win on Shenzhen FC debut
Mubarak Wakaso has expressed his joy after making his debut with new club Shenzhen FC in the Chinese Super League.
China reports 13 new COVID-19 cases vs nine a day earlier
China reported 13 new COVID-19 cases on April 24, up from nine cases a day earlier, the national health authority said on Sunday. All of the new cases were imported infections originating from …
19th Conference on Int’l Exchange of Professionals kicks off in Shenzhen
Participants view an artist designing a painting of letters during the 19th Conference on International Exchange of Professionals (CIEP) in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, April 24, 2021.
US’ Russia sanctions noted, but it won’t work on Beijing: Chinese observers
Financial measures against Moscow could harm the Russian economy but would be counterproductive if they were used against Beijing, academics say.
Sirin Phathanothai: why I was sent to China as a ‘gift’ aged eight
It is a plot that would be outlandish even by the standards of a Cold War thriller, packed with clandestine meetings, superpower intrigue and remarkable personal drama. But Sirin Phathanothai lived it …
Ant begins to shrink smartphone loans as Beijing cracks down
Ant Group has begun to downsize its once thriving consumer loan business in a sharp turnaround for a company that was just a year ago was being lauded for revolutionizing finance. The Chinese …
China sends COVID-19 vaccine to Syria
Syria on Saturday received a batch of Chinese-manufactured COVID-19 vaccines offered by the Chinese government. Syrian Health Minister Hasan al-Ghabash and Deputy Foreign Minister Bashar al-Jaafari as …
China Says Ready to Help India, U.S. Also in Talks as Lack of Oxygen Fuels COVID-19 Crisis
China’s Foreign Ministry said it’s “ready to provide support and help according to India’s need, and is in communication” with the country, and the White House said the U.S. “is working closely with …
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