As a Chinese restaurant owner, you’ve probably looked into loans and come across the word “SBA.” SBA stands for Small Business Administration, and it is a loan that you should investigate. Even though it’s referred to as a “loan,” it’s not one in the usual sense. An SBA is essentially a bank or alternative lender’s […]
BEIJING — Police have beaten workers protesting a pay dispute at Apple’s biggest iPhone factory, whose new model is being held up by controls imposed as China tries to contain a rise in COVID-19 cases. 19. Foxconn, the largest contract assembler of smartphones and other electronics, is struggling to fulfill iPhone 14 orders […]
LAUNCESTON, Australia, Nov 24 (Reuters) – There are signs that China and India are backing away from buying Russian crude ahead of the Group of Seven’s proposed price cap and European Union import ban. However, the more important question for the market is whether any slowdown by China and India in buying from Russia is […]
Tokyo, November 24: Amid the COVID-19 outbreaks, China’s economy is unlikely to shift into “the highest gear in the near term”, the Japan Times reported. It comes even as China is the last of the major countries not to treat COVID-19 as endemic. According to the report, China’s economy could emerge from lockdown in 2023. […]
Companies present a wide range of products at the Qatar tournament Despite failing to qualify for the ongoing FIFA World Cup final in Qatar, China is making a huge contribution to the world’s biggest sporting event. Chinese products, infrastructure projects and sponsors have won praise from grateful fans and potential customers. In recent months, Luo […]
This content was produced in Russia, where the law limits coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine MOSCOW, Nov 23 (Reuters) – After a two-decade hiatus, Russia on Wednesday launched production of the Moskvich car brand at a factory near Moscow abandoned by French automaker Renault, with a modern new Chinese design that resembles hardly […]
By Scott Murdoch SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian stock markets mostly rose on Wednesday, but oil and the dollar fell as rising COVID-19 cases in China raised fears of new lockdowns that could slow the reopening of the world’s second-largest economy. . European stocks looked set to follow Asia higher, with pan-regional Euro Stoxx 50 futures […]
WASHINGTON: Republican members of Congress, who will set the House agenda next year, pressed short-form video app TikTok on Tuesday, fearing the company misled Congress about the amount of user data it shares with China, where owner ByteDance is headquartered. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and […]
A preview of the day ahead in US and global markets by Mike Dolan. The oil turmoil, China’s COVID crisis, and unraveling cryptocurrencies make for uncomfortable reading for investors beginning to analyze what looks like a recession year ahead. Rising interest rates and slowing economies dominate most of the outlook for 2023, including Tuesday’s latest […]
SIEM REAP, Cambodia (AP) — The defense chiefs of the United States and China met on the sidelines of a regional meeting in Cambodia on Tuesday to discuss tense bilateral relations and regional and global security issues, they said. U.S. and Chinese officials said. It was the second face-to-face meeting in six months between US […]
Photo: CGV Editor’s note: For the Chinese, the past decade has been epic and inspiring. The country, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at the center, has made great efforts to boost its economy, deepen reforms, improve the rights of its people and act as […]
“America can no longer take its decades-long dominance for granted…China [is] rise to the challenge,” said a ratings expert According to this year’s World University Rankings, published by Times Higher Educationa British publication that rates universities around the world. An expert, a former professor in China, said Chinese universities have improved at a faster rate […]
English Sherry Chen called her historic colony more than just a personal victory. The $1.5 million the US government agreed to pay her last week after a year-long battle against trumped-up accusations that she was a Chinese spy marks a victory for all Asian Americans, said she said at a private event in Silicon Valley […]
Prime Minister Hun Sen said last night that there would be a meeting between Chinese Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III in Siem Reap province, which would lead to regional and global stability. “In the next few days, if nothing changes, the Chinese Minister of Defense and […]
While CDMO Cambrex has grown steadily throughout the year, its latest acquisition sees a deeper dive into the active pharmaceutical ingredient game. The CDMO, based in New Jersey, has agreed to acquire Snapdragon Chemistry, a producer of chemical services and API manufacturing for biopharmaceutical customers. The deal will see Cambrex acquire Snapdragon’s two facilities in […]
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin met with his Indonesian counterpart on Monday to strengthen defense ties amid growing Chinese naval activity in the Indo-Pacific region. Austin, at a joint press conference after meeting with Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, said he discussed ways to deepen the partnership between the […]
The role played by the Chinese community is valued Published on: Monday, November 21, 2022 Text size: Ellron (fifth from right) with Chinese Consul General in Kota Kinabalu Huang Shifang (fourth from right), KKCCCI Chairman Datuk Michael Lui (sixth from right) and other dignitaries at the cake cutting ceremony of ‘anniversary. The state government appreciates […]
By HE Cao Xiaolin Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Kingdom of Tonga Twenty-four years of close relations This month marks the 24e anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Tonga. Over the past 24 years, rapid progress has been made in friendly relations and cooperation between China and […]
November 21, 2022 BEIJING – As the World Cup in Qatar approaches, the “made in China” is increasingly present in this biggest footballing bonanza across the world, with Chinese brands betting on sponsorship to boost their international influence, according to Global Data, a London-headquartered consulting and analytics firm, Beijing Business Today reported. Wanda Group, Hisense […]
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, Nov 19 (Reuters) – Xie Zhenhua, China’s top climate negotiator, said on Saturday he expected to continue direct cooperation on climate change with his U.S. counterpart John Kerry after the close of the COP27 summit to be held in Egypt. China and the United States are the two biggest emitters of greenhouse […]
In this article, we will take a look at Top 15 Chinese stocks by market capitalization. To skip our detailed analysis, you can go directly to the Top 5 Chinese stocks by market capitalization. China’s meteoric rise to become the world’s second-largest economy is quite surprising, especially considering the chaos the country has endured in […]
02:12 A new exhibition opens this week at the British Library in London, celebrating the contribution of the Chinese people to the nation’s history. A painting representing the Chinese mandarin and the Jesuit Shen Fu Jong greets visitors at the entrance to this exhibition. Shen was the first recorded Chinese to visit the UK in […]
BEIJING, November 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, visited the Kingdom Arts Museum in Ayutthaya, Thailand Friday. The event was joined by spouses of some leaders who attended the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting. Naraporno Chan-o-cha, wife of Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, greeted Peng upon […]
Breadcrumb Links National Editorials Columnists The PM has made public his ‘serious concerns’ about getting out of a traffic jam at home Get the latest John Ivison news straight to your inbox Register Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is being reprimanded by Chinese President Xi Jinping at Wednesday’s G20 summit for what Xi alleged was the […]
Conservative MPs asked during Question Period in the House of Commons on Friday whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau informed Elections Canada after he was told by intelligence officials in January that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) had secretly funded 11 candidates in the 2019 federal election. “The Prime Minister had a choice: he could report […]
Meng Sophay, an 11th grader at Hun Sen Chamkar Dong High School in Cambodia’s coastal Kep province, doesn’t think much of the plan announced last week to force students like him to learn Chinese. “For me, it’s not very satisfying because we already have our Khmer language and other languages,” Meng Sophay told Radio Free […]
Comment this story Comment More than four decades ago, Deng Xiaoping opened China to trade and investment with Western capitalist countries after the death of Mao Zedong. The combination of state ownership and planning with private enterprise and markets has transformed the nation into a global factory, raising the standard of living for hundreds of […]
A tourist poses for a photo at a shopping complex rebuilt from an old building in Yuzhong County, southwest China’s Chongqing, Oct. 6, 2022. Photo: Xinhua China on Friday further optimized epidemic prevention and control measures in the tourism and culture sector, which are in line with the country’s recently released targeted and science-based COVID-19 […]
BEIJING — China may have eased considerably in how it responds to Covid-19 outbreaks, but some major cities are still barely budging as the virus spreads. There has been a dramatic drop in the number of people on the subway this week in a host of China’s biggest cities, including major economic powers such as […]
Primary school students, including Gu Keyu’s daughter, fourth from right, celebrate the end of the summer term in Chiang Mai, Thailand in June 2019. CHINA DAILY Singapore and Thailand among several popular destinations A growing number of Chinese students are studying elsewhere in Asia, attracted by high-quality education, comfortable living conditions and relatively lower costs […]
On Thursday, House Republicans outlined plans to investigate Joe and Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings, calling the investigation a “top priority” for the GOP in the new Congress. Rep. James Comer (R., Ky.), who will chair the House Oversight Committee next year, said Republicans will explore “every avenue” of the Biden family’s business activity in […]
LONDON (AP) — The British government has blocked a Chinese company’s takeover of a Wales-based microchip maker, calling it a national security risk. Nexperia, a Netherlands-based company owned by China’s Wingtech, announced last year that it had acquired a 100% stake in Newport Wafer Fab, one of Britain’s largest semiconductor makers. The government said late […]
Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker reacts to Biden by saying there is no “imminent” threat of China invading Taiwan, telling “Varney & Co.” Xi Jinping will not be swayed by the president’s words. Chinese imports into the United States in recent months have fallen faster than total imports, highlighting a major trend in […]
Business Secretary Grant Shapps has blocked the sale of British microchip maker Newport Wafer Fab to a Chinese company on national security grounds. The company is one of the UK’s largest semiconductor makers and its £63million purchase by Nexperia, a company believed to be linked to the Chinese Communist Party, is raising concerns. In July […]
On November 4the launching ceremony of the 2022 “Chinese + Business” training course for Chinese Russian business professionals was opened online, which was organized by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC) and organized by Dalian University of Technology. The event was attended and addressed by Yang Jun, Deputy Director of CLEC; Liu TongDirector […]
Comment this story Comment Groups of students gather in the dark of night on school lawns and sports fields. Then, in bizarre scenes, they crawl in circles on the ground. This “collective rampage” has been repeated at universities across China in recent weeks, a sudden fad among students that has baffled and alarmed school officials. […]
Michael VI Chinese internet giant Tencent (OTCPK: TCEHY) reported Third-quarter results beat expectations on Wednesday due to a slowing Chinese economy and regulatory crackdown, with the company adding it would distribute its $20.3 billion stake in Meituan to shareholders as a dividend. For the period ending September 30, Tencent (OTCPK: TCEHY) said its revenue fell […]
Warburg and Greystar seek to buy assets from struggling developers Beijing’s support policies for rental housing boost yields Developers Vanke and Longfor are also looking to expand their rental business HONG KONG, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Global investors Warburg Pincus and Greystar Real Estate Partners are getting more into rental housing in China as a […]
Teacher. Dr. Josephus M. Gray (November 15, 2022): The Dean of Prof. Amos C. Sawyer College of Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Liberia, Prof. Dr. Josephus M. Gray and the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Liberia, His Excellency Mr. Xu Kun expressed […]
PARIS, Nov 15 (Reuters) – The French presidency said on Tuesday it was crucial for Paris and Beijing to cooperate more closely to overcome the consequences of the war in Ukraine after Emmanuel Macron met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of summit in Indonesia. France, together with its Western partners, has been trying […]
In ancient China, having a large family was considered a sign of good fortune and prosperity. During the period of strict family planning policy, a large family was often associated with poverty and illiteracy. In rural China, it was often blamed on a stubborn desire to perpetuate the family line. So seeing a photo of […]
SHANGHAI, Nov 15 (Reuters) – China’s central bank partially rolled over its maturing medium-term policy bonds and kept the interest rate unchanged for a third consecutive month on Tuesday, suggesting policymakers are wary of deepening the weakness of the yuan by easing monetary conditions. A global wave of interest rate hikes has limited Beijing’s ability […]
Like the 14 Dual 11 has come to an end, the depression of consumer morale in China and the huge change in consumption habits have made this year’s shopping festival not reach the feverish growth of previous years. In an unprecedented move, neither Tmall nor JD.com announced their GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) results for this […]
It’s not often that two leaders of Western powers celebrate an anniversary in the same week. Even rarer that both are in their eighth decade. Should we celebrate that age is clearly no longer a barrier to such leadership positions? King Charles III turns 74 on Monday and will be honored with a 41-gun salute […]
NUSA DUA, Indonesia — President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday opened their first face-to-face meeting since the US president took office nearly two years ago, in a bid to “manage” superpower differences as they compete for global influence in a context of growing economic and security tensions. Xi and Biden greeted […]
Foreign tourist arrivals will not return to pre-Covid levels until 2025, Indonesian minister says Foreign tourist arrivals in Indonesia will not return to pre-Covid levels until 2025, according to the country’s tourism ministry. Sandiaga Uno, the country’s tourism and creative economy minister, said foreign tourist arrivals are currently at 25% of pre-pandemic levels. The government […]
This article, on the main conclusions of the 20th CPC National Congress, is the second in a two-part series. Mon Nov 14 2022 12:46 AM Last updated on: Mon Nov 14 2022 1:37 AM Military delegates arrive ahead of the opening ceremony of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, at the […]
Comment this story Comment A buff on U.S. China policy rarely gets the attention given last month to Scott Kennedy, the first U.S. scholar to visit since Beijing’s strict coronavirus travel restrictions began more than two years ago. For Kennedy, an expert on Chinese business and economics at the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International […]
GLOBAL-CANADA-CHINA In the face of some bleak predictions regarding outbound mobility of Chinese students, we predict that Chinese students’ willingness to study abroad will remain strong due to strong “push” factors in China including economic factors, competitive system , the value placed on intercultural learning and , most importantly, Chinese educational culture. The current drop […]
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The Chinese military has flown 36 fighter jets and bombers near Taiwan, the Taiwanese Defense Ministry said, part of a long campaign of intimidation against the self-governing island democracy that Beijing claims it as part of its territory. Ten of the planes flew over the center line of the Taiwan Strait […]
With the largest young population in the world and 100 million of them reaching the legal drinking age in the next five years, India is an exciting proposition for Australian wine exporters at a time. where there is not much to rejoice. Key points: India imports more wine from Australia than any other country The […]
Chen Mingjian, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania, presents the awards to the winners of the 5th Chinese Ambassador’s Award in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Nov. 10, 2022. (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua) Over 100 Tanzanian students and teachers have won the Chinese Ambassador’s Award for Excellence in Chinese Language Learning and Teaching in 2022. DAR ES SALAAM, […]
hong kong CNN — In many countries, swearing against the government online is so commonplace that no one takes a stab at it. But it’s not such an easy task on China’s heavily censored internet. That doesn’t seem to have stopped Guangzhou residents from venting their frustration after their city – a global manufacturing powerhouse […]
Grand Hall, Parliament Building, November 10, 2022 Dear President Smith,Honorable Minister Sio,Members of Parliament,President Emeritus Hiromi MorrisDear members of the diplomatic corps,Distinguished Guests,Ladies and gentlemen,Hello. It is a pleasure for me to be invited to the Global Cities New Zealand Forum. Let me start by extending my warmest congratulations to Global Cities NZ for organizing […]
Comment this story Comment PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — When President Biden arrives here on Saturday for a Southeast Asia summit, he will be hosted by leaders whose nations have largely escaped the turmoil enveloping the world’s biggest economies. But this relative calm may be ending. The combination of a strong US dollar and a weak […]
Chinese Ambassador to Dominica, LIn Xianjiang Chinese President Xi Jinping was unanimously re-elected as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, which fully reflects the common will of the whole Party and people across the country. The decision was made following the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held recently. According […]
LAST year, 2021, China overtook the United States as the Philippines’ top trading partner. It wasn’t a big surprise. For nearly a decade now, China has been the leading trading partner of the Asean region and a few years later, Asean was China’s leading trading partner. The Philippines in this respect was therefore actually a […]
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government wants the Kota Kinabalu China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKCCCI) and other chambers of commerce to further exploit the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) halatuju for economic opportunities. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, acknowledging the contribution of the Chinese community through KKCCCI in boosting the growth of the state’s […]
Mexico’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to 10% on Thursday as core inflation remained stubbornly high. Banco of México raised the benchmark rate by 0.75 percentage points, marking the 12th consecutive meeting where it has tightened monetary policy. Analysts were widely expecting a 0.75 percentage point increase, but the five-member board’s decision was […]
Cambodia and China have signed a memorandum of understanding on the joint development of Chinese language programs in public secondary schools in the Kingdom, with 20 high schools selected for the pilot phase of the program. A signing ceremony was held between Minister of Education, Youth and Sports Hang Chuon Naron and Chinese Ambassador Wang […]
Foxconn expects fourth-quarter smartphone revenue to decline Said to work to ensure no COVID impact on holiday orders Fourth quarter revenue flat, with cautious outlook for 2023 Third quarter profit T$38.8 billion vs. T$41.3 billion market preview TAIPEI, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Apple Inc (AAPL.O) Foxconn supplier (2317.TW) said Thursday it expects smartphone revenue to […]
PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 9, 2022– Guided Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCQB: GTHP), maker of the LuViva Advanced Cervical Scan, based on its patented biophotonic technology, today announced that the clinical trial for Chinese regulators is back on track after experiencing delays due to Covid-19 lockdowns and is expected to be completed and filed with the China […]
At the invitation of France, Chen Zhu, vice chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, will attend the Paris Peace Forum and related activities on behalf of China on November 11. MASTV: Can you share with us the consideration behind Vice President Chen Zhu’s participation in the Paris Peace Forum? What activities are […]
The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) has signed a new sponsorship deal with Saudi energy company Aramco. This new agreement was signed for two years during which the brand was labeled official partner of the CBA. The category falls under the third tier of sponsorship, with the rights holder sitting alongside the other five sponsors at […]
OAKLAND, Calif., November 7 (Reuters) – U.S. chipmaker Nvidia Corp (NVDA.O) offers a new advanced chip in China that adheres to recent export control rules aimed at keeping advanced technologies out of China’s reach, the company confirmed on Monday. Nvidia responded to reports from Reuters that Chinese computer vendors are advertising products with the new […]
Uganda’s consistency and commitment to private sector development is legendary and unparalleled, making Uganda a fully liberalized economy, Ambassador Oliver Wonekha said. She was addressing the Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Conference held in Shandong on Tuesday to celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations between Uganda and China. According to her, the conference will give […]
Renault will split into five major overhaul activities To form joint venture with Geely, spin off EV unit Shares fall due to lack of progress in talks with Nissan PARIS, Nov 8 (Reuters) – French carmaker Renault (RENA.PA) announced a major overhaul that will see it separate its business into five businesses, deepen its ties […]
Ti Gong Singapore exhibit at the 5th China International Import Expo. Six MoUs and Letters of Intent on logistics, digital innovation, education and cosmetics were signed at the 5th China International Import Expo on Monday to strengthen economic ties and trade relations between Singapore and Chinese companies. Around 650 Chinese and Singaporean business leaders attended […]
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s economy ministry has recommended the government block a Chinese takeover of the Elmos chip factory, saying it would pose a threat to national security, officials said on Tuesday. Ministry sources. Softer measures, such as an injunction, are not suitable to deal with the identified dangers, the sources added. Elmos said on […]
By Lincoln G. Peters The People’s Republic of China, through its Ambassador to Liberia Ren Yisheng, revealed that with the economic growth of his country, the people of Liberia stand to benefit greatly. Speaking over the weekend on the Super Morning Show, Amb. Ren said the Liberian and Chinese governments are also working together to […]
Rising interest rates and food inflation are headwinds for Indian economy The two risks facing the Indian economy in 2023 are inflation and rising interest rates, State Bank of India Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia” on Monday. There is a risk that India and other economies should continue to raise interest […]
In 2022, 1.4 billion people worldwide speak English as a first or second language, with Chinese sneaking in behind with nearly 1.2 billion speakers. Chinese culture and influence have become increasingly widespread in recent decades with its enormous manufacturing power, continuously expanding economy, and international interest in its deeply rooted culture. In fact, the Chinese […]
ZURICH (Reuters) – Switzerland should avoid following the European Union in imposing sanctions on China if it cares about Switzerland-China relations, the Chinese ambassador to Bern told the NZZ am Sonntag newspaper. Last year, the EU accused Chinese officials of mass detentions of Uyghur Muslims and human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region and imposed […]
For some of those in the noisy south stand of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens tournament this weekend, it was if the last three years of Covid restrictions and political crackdowns in the city had never ended produced. Just like in previous years at the Asian financial hub’s flagship sports and business networking event, the […]
A maintenance worker charged with the brutal murder of a tenant. A sex offender who slept in the hallways. A corpse left in an apartment for days, found covered in flies. These are just a few disturbing stories about living conditions in apartments owned by Sen. Raphael Warnock’s (D., Ga.) church, gathered from interviews with […]
SYDNEY, Nov 4 (Reuters) – A former U.S. military pilot arrested in Australia and facing extradition to the United States on undisclosed charges has given the same address in Beijing as a Chinese businessman jailed in the states States for conspiring to hack into the computers of US defense contractors. , the documents show. The […]
HSK, a Chinese language proficiency test, will officially hold its first test for high-level non-native speakers on November 26, 2022. [Photo/VCG] The Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi, or HSK, a Chinese language proficiency test, will officially hold its first test for high-level non-native speakers on Nov. 26, said the Center for Language Education and Cooperation, the test’s […]
The company’s hedge funds and long-only have reduced their exposure to China this year, reducing the percentage of Tiger Global’s portfolio in the mid-teens country to mid-single digits, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter. Tiger Global, known for recovering hard-hit Chinese internet stocks in 2022, is taking a wait-and-see approach to Chinese […]
“Chinese modernization” is expected to bring new opportunities to the UAE, especially in the areas of technological innovation and pragmatic global energy transition. This was reiterated by Chinese Consul General Li Xuhang during a press briefing in Dubai on Thursday, following the conclusion of the 20th CPC National Congress on October 23. Highlighting parts of […]
Columns Column: The Politics Responsible for the Coming Democratic Disaster Clockwise from top left, all Democrats: Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Wisconsin Senate candidate Mandela Barnes, former DA of San Francisco Chesa Boudin and Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner Matthew Continetti • November 4, 2022 5:00 a.m. New York Governor Kathy […]
By Wei Hongxu As the Federal Reserve accelerates monetary tightening, the investment environment across the world has seen tremendous changes. Internet companies that were once the center of the capital market are facing valuation adjustments as funding costs rise and future earnings depreciate. In the case of Chinese Internet companies, there is a dual impact […]
China says Canada is breaking trade and market rules Chinese company stocks fall Companies say they don’t expect a major performance hit OTTAWA/BEIJING, Nov 2 (Reuters) – Canada on Wednesday ordered three Chinese companies to divest their investments in critical Canadian minerals, citing national security. In response, China accused Ottawa of using national security as […]
Correction: A previous version of this article misrepresented basic report information. The report was commissioned by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, but it does not reflect the commission’s official recommendations to Congress. The commission’s recommendations will be published later in November 2022 in its annual report. WASHINGTON — A report commissioned by the […]
COLUMBIA – A national retailer of hardwearing outdoor clothing and military-style gear is opening its first retail store in the Midlands. 5.11 Tactics rearranges a store location to 1009 Bower Drive, near Harbison Blvd. The store is expected to open in early 2023, according to the company’s spokesperson Kristen Gooding. The company markets high-durability clothing […]
On August 29, 2022, a research team led by Professor WANG Xiaoxi from the Chinese Academy for Rural Development and School of Public Affairs of Zhejiang University, and Professor YUAN Changzheng from the School of Public Health from Zhejiang University published a perspective titled “The Triple Benefits of Slimming and Greening China’s Food System” in […]
HONG KONG: Auditors of at least 14 Hong Kong-listed Chinese property companies have pulled out this year, securities filings show, raising governance concerns about indebted developers, many of whom have yet to published long-awaited financial results. Embattled developers including Sunac China, Shimao Group and Kaisa Group are among those whose listeners have parted ways in […]
A business owner in Tibet who was infected with COVID-19 in September has condemned the Chinese regime’s draconian zero-COVID regime policies as the “biggest obstacle to people’s livelihoods” and demands an easing of lockdown measures. confinement. Xiao Qiang (pseudonym) is a resident of Lhasa, the seat of the Western Tibet region in China. He has […]
BEIJING (AP) — China’s manufacturing industry weakened in October, an official survey showed Monday, adding to downward pressure on the economy as the ruling Communist Party tries to reverse a slowdown. A monthly Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 49.2 from 50.1 in September on a 100-point scale where numbers below 50 indicate contraction in activity, […]
Acupuncture clinic in China Tyler has been helping East Texans find relief from pain and other ailments through acupuncture for over three decades. The clinic, opened and run by Dr. DaoXing Zhang in 1986 and later by his son, Dr. Randy Zhang, is now run by YuChun Wang, known to her patients as Erica. Wang […]
Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Lu Kang speaks during the release ceremony of the “2020-2022 Chinese Corporate Social Responsibility Report in Indonesia” on October 28, 2022 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Chinese enterprises in Indonesia have contributed to Indonesia’s economic and social development, the China Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia said in a report on Friday. (Xinhua/Xu Qin) […]
Officials of a Bangkok publishing house known for its publications critical of China say they were approached twice by representatives of a Chinese businessman offering them large sums of money to shut down their business. The representatives, who identified themselves as employees of a private investigation firm, reportedly told publishers that their client was not […]
BERLIN (Reuters) – German authorities are investigating whether China is maintaining an illegal offshore police station in Frankfurt, a spokesman said, a week before Chancellor Olaf Scholz is due on an already disputed visit to the economic giant . The Chinese Embassy did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A spokesperson for the […]
SHANGHAI, Oct 28 (Reuters) – U.S. business optimism in China has reached record highs, an annual survey showed on Friday, as competitive, economic and regulatory challenges add to strains already imposed by ongoing zero-COVID policies. from Beijing. Only 55% of 307 companies surveyed by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai and consultancy PwC China […]
U.S. Exports Hit Record – EIA The World Bank forecasts an 11% drop in energy prices in 2023 Dollar slides as bets rise for less hawkish Fed TOKYO, Oct 27 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Thursday, extending a rise of more than 3% in the previous session, boosted by record U.S. crude exports and […]
The German government has agreed to allow Chinese shipping conglomerate Cosco to take a stake in the country’s largest seaport, in a move that has divided lawmakers and drawn criticism from Brussels. Cosco Shipping Ports will be allowed to acquire up to 25% of the Tollerort container facility – one of several terminals that make […]
Tesla will behave like a Chinese technology stock over the next decade, according to Morgan Stanley. Up to half of the Elon Musk-run electric vehicle maker’s profitability comes from sales in China, the bank said. Shares of Tesla and Chinese tech have both fallen sharply this year as recession fears escalate. Loading Something is loading. […]
FILE – Shoppers walk past a Huawei store in Beijing, China, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. Two suspected Chinese intelligence officers have been charged with attempting to obstruct a criminal investigation and prosecution of the Chinese tech giant Huawei, according to unsealed court documents Monday, October 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File) […]
hong kong CNN Business — Hong Kong stocks had their worst day since the 2008 global financial crisis, just a day after Chinese leader Xi Jinping secured his iron grip on power at a large political rally. Foreign investors spooked by the outcome of the Communist Party leadership reshuffle dumped Chinese stocks and the yuan […]
Stocks shrugged off a choppy start to trading and finished higher ahead of a heavy week of earnings from big tech companies. Alphabet, Amazon, Apple and Facebook parent company Meta are all releasing their latest results this week, as are Coca-Cola and General Motors. The S&P 500 rose 1.2% on Monday. The Nasdaq and the […]
By Kevin Yao BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s next prime minister, who takes office in March, will have little choice but to step up stimulus to revive a COVID-19-ravaged economy, insiders said on Monday. politicians and analysts, during the unveiling of Xi Jinping’s new policy. the management team shook the markets. On Sunday, Xi was confirmed […]
Chinese companies are optimistic about the Philippines’ economic prospects under the new administration, Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian said. Speaking at the 48th Philippine Business Conference and Expo at the Manila Hotel on Thursday, Huang took note of the government’s first 100 days, which he said saw the Philippine business environment “continuously improving.” and the unemployment […]
TOKYO (AP) — Asian stocks were mixed on Monday as benchmarks fell in Hong Kong and Shanghai after Beijing reported China’s economy gained momentum in the past quarter. Benchmarks were higher in Tokyo, Sydney and Seoul. Oil prices have fallen. Market watchers are keeping a cautious eye out for inflationary pressures and any signs of […]
The US Coast Guard icebreaker Healy made a rare trip to the North Pole in late September. Healy is one of only two icebreakers operated by the Coast Guard, and both are aging. US officials often warn that the United States is falling behind the growing fleets of Russian and Chinese icebreakers. Loading Something is […]
Outdoor sports enthusiasts enjoy climbing Changchong Mountain, a paradise in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Aug 29, 2022. Photo: IC China’s leading sportswear brands posted strong growth in the third quarter, paving the way for combined annual revenue to top the 100 billion yuan ($13.82 billion) mark this year. Analysts said strong marketing and good […]
Restaurants serving local cuisine from various parts of China have been popping up in many major metropolitan areas of Japan, bringing authentic flavors to people missing at home or those who have longed to travel. Although the restaurants do not specifically cater to Japanese tastes and instead target residents of the Greater China region, they […]
World No. 1 Fan Zhendong and Sun Yingsha are set to face compatriots Wang Chuqin and Chen Xingtong in the Macau 2022 World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions men’s and women’s singles finals here on Sunday.In the men’s singles semi-final on Saturday, Fan’s opponent Lin Yun-ju of Chinese Taipei managed to keep […]
Range anxiety is a thing of the past for electric vehicle owners in China’s Guangdong province. The coastal region, which borders Hong Kong, has built hundreds of thousands of public charging stations – the EV equivalent of gas pumps – in recent years. With 345,126 public charging stations and 19,116 charging stations at the end […]
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), US GDP growth will increase by 1% this year and 1.2% in 2023. In contrast, China’s GDP is forecast to increase by 3.2% in 2022 and 4. 4% in 2023. China’s economy is the second largest in the world, totaling around US$17.7 trillion (114.4 trillion yuan) in 2021, […]
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The Biden administration’s announcement earlier this month that it would ban the transfer of advanced US semiconductor technology to China continues to reverberate in global markets. The Commerce Department’s decision affects not only American companies that sell to China, but also any company whose products contain American semiconductor technology. In mainland China, according to Bloomberg […]
BERLIN (AP) — Lawmakers from two of Germany’s ruling parties on Thursday slammed Chinese shipping company Cosco’s plans to take a major stake in the operator of the country’s largest container terminal, warning they are posing a national security risk. Public broadcaster NDR reported that Chancellor Olaf Scholz had asked officials to find a compromise […]
A woman shops at a supermarket in Monterey Park, California on October 19, 2022. Food prices in September rose 13% from a year ago, according to data released by the US government, while that inflation is pushing prices to their highest level in decades. Photo: CGV A new survey from the US Federal Reserve (Fed) […]
Afghanistan’s only Confucius Institute, also known as the Department of Chinese Language and Literature, opened in 2008 at Kabul University. Since then, the department has helped hundreds of young people learn Chinese, the language of the world’s most populous country.[Photo/Xinhua] “Since China has a rich culture with a prosperous economy, its Chinese language is important […]
Mohamed Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Posted on October 19, 2022 | 6:50 p.m. MOSCOW (UrduPoint News/Sputnik – October 19, 2022) Chinese sportswear and equipment company Li-Ning on Wednesday apologized for a new collection that reportedly resembles Japan’s World War II military uniform after a series of reviews on social media. “The company has been paying attention to […]
Pakistan has commissioned its first-ever smart distribution center (SDC) in the southern port city of Karachi. Experts and officials hailed the development as an important step towards revolutionizing Pakistan’s e-commerce ecosystem. Built by Cainiao Smart Logistics Network of China in partnership with Pakistan’s largest e-commerce market player Daraz, the 50,000 square meter distribution center will […]
Chinese actors investing in Balochistan have grown steadily over the past two decades, but they are destroying the environment and marine life, in addition to depriving locals of jobs. On September 7, Aslam Bhootani, a lawmaker in Baluchistan, denounced “continuous exploitation” by Chinese companies working on various energy projects in Balochistan, the HK Post reported. […]
ALBANY — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer of New York said Tuesday that companies doing business with the federal government must cut off their supply of certain Chinese computer chips used in their products to protect the government from cyber warfare and data theft. “It’s simple,” Schumer said. “If you want the federal […]
Beijing introduced a nine-month ban on the approval of new video games last year and now only approves a fraction of the number it once allowed on the market. Image: Peter Berglund/Getty Images VSHina is investing billions in Europe’s video game industry, but analysts have warned there could be problems along the way unless […]
The China-aligned spy-focused actor, nicknamed Winnti, has set his sights on Hong Kong government organizations in an ongoing campaign dubbed Operation CuckooBees. Active since at least 2007, Winnti (aka APT41, Barium, Bronze Atlas, and Wicked Panda) is the name given to a prolific group of cyber threats that carry out Chinese state-sponsored espionage activities, primarily […]
HOUSTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) – Oil prices held steady in choppy trade on Monday as fears that high inflation and energy costs could drag the global economy into recession offset continued policy China’s accommodating monetary policy. Brent crude futures fell 1 cent, or 0.01%, to $91.62 a barrel, recovering from a 6.4% drop last week. […]
The Chinese-built Ekiti Airport in Ekiti State, southwestern Nigeria, has been given the green light, after being officially put into operation on Saturday. The airport, built by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), received its first aircraft just before the official launch, a Nigerian Air Force aircraft from the federal capital, Abuja. The facility […]
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