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China’s industrial profit growth accelerated 24% in August

by Reuters September 27, 2017February 18, 2020

Xi Jinping's RCEP initiative aims to challeng the US-dominated world order. Photo: Reuters / Axel Schmidt

AT Finance, Australia, Beijing, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Oceania, South Asia, South Korea, World

Understanding RCEP in Xi Jinping’s world trade game

by Giovanni Di Lieto September 27, 2017

The People’s Bank of China deputy governor Pan Gongsheng told a recent conference that 'virtual money has become an accomplice to all kinds of illegal and criminal activities.' Photo: iStock

China

Chinese bitcoin exchange BTCChina stops accepting deposits

by Asia Unhedged September 27, 2017February 18, 2020

New high-rise apartment in Guangzhou, China. Photo: iStock

China, Shanghai

More than 100 Chinese cities issued housing curbs

by Asia Times staff September 27, 2017February 18, 2020

Busy container terminal closeup, brisk trade and economic growth concept Photo: iStock

Uncategorized

Ningbo to trade US$40 billion with ‘Belt and Road’ countries

by Asia Times staff September 27, 2017February 18, 2020

A ship loaded with containers at a port in Ningbo, China. Photo: Reuters

China, Shanghai

Major marine firms set stage for integration

by Asia Times staff September 27, 2017February 18, 2020

Worker is new assigned to a machine in a textile factory, the foreman explains something Photo: iStock.com

China

China to boost technology transfer system by 2025

by Asia Times staff September 27, 2017February 18, 2020

A hospital in Xining, Qinghai, China. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Uncategorized

Medical billing system expands throughout China

by Asia Times staff September 27, 2017February 18, 2020

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China, Hong Kong

Ant Financial and CK Hutchison establish joint venture

by Asia Times staff September 27, 2017February 18, 2020

A cadet of the Pakistan Navy participates in a ceremony to celebrate the country's 70th Independence Day at the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi on August 14, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Akhtar Soomro

Afghanistan, China, India, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia

Pakistan held back by its obsession with security

by Hammal Kashani September 26, 2017

An expressway in Guangzhou, China.
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China, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Middle East

Hong Kong tour coach in fatal crash in Guangdong province

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2017February 18, 2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) walks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen during a meeting at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh on October 13, 2016. Photo: AFP / Tang Chhin Sothy

AT Finance, Beijing, Cambodia, China, European Union, Laos, South Asia, Thailand, Vietnam, World

China’s largesse abets Cambodia’s clampdown

by David Hutt September 26, 2017February 18, 2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photo: Reuters / Tyrone Siu

AT Finance, China, Chongqing, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Singapore, World

The 19th National Congress: all Xi’s men

by Francesco Sisci September 26, 2017

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China, Hong Kong

ZhongAn to begin trading on Hong Kong Exchange

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2017February 18, 2020

People walk outside the headquarter building of China Life insurance in Beijing. Photo: Retuers/Jason Lee

China

Insurance regulator draws the line on ‘special companies’

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2017February 18, 2020

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China’s first credit-purchased convertible bonds open to fanfare

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2017February 18, 2020

An investor watches a stock information board in Nanjing on May 24, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Stringer

China, Hong Kong

A-share market doubles funds through IPOs

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2017February 18, 2020

China, European Union, Hong Kong, Middle East, World

China’s WH Group to buy Romanian meat producers in Europe push

by Reuters September 26, 2017February 18, 2020

Containers are seen at a port of Shanghai Free Trade Zone, February 11, 2014. Photo: Reuters/Aly Song

Beijing, China, World

ADB raises China’s 2017 growth forecast to 6.7% on consumption, exports boost

by Reuters September 26, 2017February 18, 2020

China, Hong Kong

McDonald’s China signs strategic alliance

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2017February 18, 2020

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AT Finance, China, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Northeast Asia, World

Starbucks introduces Alipay to 2,800 Chinese shops

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2017February 18, 2020

Domestic workers in Causeway Bay. Photo: Asia Times

AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines

Maids are underpaid but their economic clout is growing

by Ben Kwok September 25, 2017February 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump is talking tougher to China's Xi Jinping over North Korea. Photo: Reuters

AT Finance, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Asia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, World

Trump’s legal options for sparking a US-China trade war

by Giovanni Di Lieto September 25, 2017

North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho addresses the 72nd United Nations General Assembly on September 23, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Eduardo Munoz

AT Finance, China, Egypt, European Union, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, Turkey, Vietnam, World

US isolation on the bell curve of international opinion

by Adam Garrie September 25, 2017

Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli with Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich of Russia at the China-Russia Energy Cooperation Committee in Moscow, April 2017. Photo: Xinhua

China, Russia, World

China and Russia agree to expand energy cooperation   

by Asia Times staff September 25, 2017February 18, 2020

Metal smelting furnace in Chinese steel mills Photo: iStock

China

Financial environment credited for SOE improvement

by Asia Times staff September 25, 2017February 18, 2020

Donald Trump is hedging his bets on North Korea. Photo: Reuters/Kevin Lamarque

China, Japan, Mexico, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Korea, World

Real estate guy from Queens gets US North Korea policy right

by Grant Newsham September 25, 2017

An investor looks at an electronic board showing stock information (red for gains) at a brokerage house in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China. Photo: Reuters, China Daily

China

Positive outcomes expected for 937 publicly listed firms

by Asia Times staff September 25, 2017February 18, 2020

Air appears to be escaping the property bubble. Photo: Reuters

China, Chongqing, Wuhan

Property curbs in China signal desire to stabilise market

by Asia Times staff September 25, 2017February 18, 2020

An investor holds onto prayer beads as he watches a board showing stock prices at a brokerage office in Beijing. Photo: Reuters/Kim Kyung-hoon

China, Shanghai

Regulators issue warnings to 47 New Third Board firms

by Asia Times staff September 25, 2017February 18, 2020