By John Richardson LET ME start with the good news first. As with the global polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) markets, the ethylene glycols (EG)* business isn’t likely to find that demand will ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s why China’s trade deal with Mauritius matters
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lauren Johnston, Research Associate, SOAS China Institute ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Monks on the March, Call for End to Military Rule
A group of Buddhist monks marched against Myanmar's military junta on Tuesday, joining a campaign for an end to the generals' rule and for the release of detained leaders of the ousted elected ... ( read original story ...)
China’s box office is having a better Lunar New Year than before Covid
Chinese cinemas are back in business and selling even more tickets than before the pandemic. Local box office takings over the start of the Lunar New Year holiday have already surpassed those of the ... ( read original story ...)
China-Australia relations: Australian miner BHP ‘not banking on’ coal ban to be lifted any time soon
Australian miner BHP acknowledged that its coal business, which is under review for sale or spin off, has taken a hit due to a trade spat between Australia and China. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar police file new charge against Aung San Suu Kyi
Police in Myanmar filed a new charge against ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her lawyer said Tuesday, which may allow her to be held indefinitely without trial. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Protests Resume After 2nd Night of Internet Shutdown
Peaceful demonstrations against Myanmar’s military takeover have resumed, following violence against protesters a day earlier by security forces and after internet access was blocked for a second ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar coup: UN warns Myanmar junta of ‘severe consequences’
The UN has told Myanmar's military junta that "the right of peaceful assembly must fully be respected". In a phone call, UN Special Envoy Christine Schraner Burgener warned that "any form of heavy ... ( read original story ...)
Anger is falling on China admist growing tensions in Myanmar
CNN's Nic Robertson decodes the relationship between China and Myanmar as the Southeast Asian country is gripped by continuing protests following a military takeover in February 2021. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar military denies coup, promises to hand back power
Myanmar's military denied on Tuesday that its ouster of the elected government was a coup, saying its action was justified because fraud in a November election was not addressed, and it would hand ... ( read original story ...)