China's industrial sector has seen an impressive recovery from the coronavirus fallout, helped by resilient demand for the country's exports. ( read original story ...)
China reports five new COVID-19 cases vs 21 a day earlier
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China on Friday reported five new coronavirus cases in the mainland for Nov. 26, compared with 21 cases a day earlier, the health authority said. All of the new infections were ... ( read original story ...)
How Parent of BMW’s China Partner Drove to the Brink of Bankruptcy
BEIJING (Reuters) - In October 2003, the first China-made BMW 325i sedan rolled off a new production line owned by the German luxury brand and its joint venture partner, Brilliance, a subsidiary of ... ( read original story ...)
China imposes swingeing tariffs on Australian wine in ‘devastating blow’ to exporters
China has hit Australian wine with tariffs that will double or triple its price, making the market “unviable” for exporters according to the trade minister, Simon Birmingham. “This is a devastating ... ( read original story ...)
China braces for more defaults among state firms in 2021 — and that could be a good thing
Fitch Ratings said the number of defaults among Chinese state-owned enterprises could "rise marginally" in 2021 as funding conditions tighten. ( read original story ...)
‘Do Not Fear Death’: China’s Xi Orders Soldiers to Train Harder to Win Wars
In an address to the Central Military Commission, which he chairs, Xi Jinping told his troops to focus on preparing for war. ( read original story ...)
A Soaring Monument to Beauty in China Is Stirring Passions. Mostly Anger.
As China fights to end extreme poverty while also recovering from the economic damage of the coronavirus, the supposed wisdom of building huge statues in poorer areas to grow tourism is coming under ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Venezuela resumes direct oil shipments to China despite U.S. sanctions
Venezuela has resumed direct shipments of oil to China after U.S. sanctions sent the trade underground for more than a year, according to Refinitiv Eikon vessel-tracking data and internal documents ... ( read original story ...)
‘Global Britain’ defends foreign aid budget cuts
Britain defended yesterday its planned cuts to its overseas aid budget after an outpouring of protests that it marks a life-threatening retreat on the government’s ambitions to play a global role ... ( read original story ...)
Michael Jordan donates $2M of ‘The Last Dance’ proceeds to food shelter
Michael Jordan donated $2 million to food banks in the Carolinas and Chicago, using proceeds from The Last Dance. ( read original story ...)