Beijing, as a vote on EU duties on China-made electric vehicles looms, employed a carrot-and-stick approach to deal with the 27-strong bloc, threatening trade retaliation while cajoling key EU states into one-on-one talks on deals and investments.
Western Firms That Flocked to China Are Now Pulling Back
As China’s growth slows and the difficulty of doing business there rises, Western companies have stopped plowing money into the country.
US companies see record-low profits in China amid geopolitical tensions and slow growth, report says
A report by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai has found that U.S. companies in China are seeing record-low profits, with business confidence at an all-time low amid U.S.
China wants academic exchange but historians say increased censorship makes research hard
At Beijing’s largest antiques market, Panjiayuan, among the Mao statues, posters and second-hand books are prominent signs warning against the sale of publications that might have state secrets or …
Pakistan’s transgender community gets a ride-sharing service for safety
Pakistan’s transgender community now has its first ride-sharing service. It’s the latest effort to protect trans people from discrimination and harassment.
Pakistan to grant Hongkongers visa-free access soon, top envoy says
In exclusive interview with Post, ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi also suggests Hong Kong review decade-old travel alert for his country Pakistan’s ambassador to China has revealed that visa-free …
The fishy business of Indonesia’s free lunch promise
President-to-be Prabowo Subianto is facing the burden of big-spruiking politicians around the world: he must deliver on his election promises.
“This business of India bashing has to be countered with aggression because that’s the only language they understand” – Sunil Gavaskar
In response to such claims, Gavaskar opined that the crowd supporting the home side is natural in the sporting world, and added that at least people tend to turn up in India to support their team.
U.S. Firms See Record-Low Profits in China: Report
A new report says U.S. companies in China are seeing record-low profits, amid U.S.-China tensions and a slowing Chinese economy.
China trade chief set for talks on trade in Italy next week
China’s top trade official will arrive in Italy next week for talks, an Italian government source said on Wednesday, as Beijing seeks to persuade European Union members to reject proposed EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs).