China’s imports contracted sharply in April, while exports rose at a slower pace, reinforcing signs of feeble domestic demand despite the lifting of COVID curbs and heaping pressure on an economy already struggling in the face of cooling global growth.
After 1,000 days in China detention, family renews call for release of Australian TV anchor Cheng Lei
Friends and family of Australian television anchor Cheng Lei on Monday renewed calls for her release from detention in China, 1,000 days after she was held by authorities on espionage charges.
China targets foreign consulting companies in anti-spying raids
State media report suggests growing suspicions of firms involved in due diligence and business research industries
China exports up 8.5% in April in unexpected climb
Customs data shows Chinese exports grew in April by 8.5% to $295.4 billion compared with a year earlier, despite weakening global demand. Data from the General Administration of Customs showed Tuesday that exports grew to $295.
China probes Capvision in national security warning to consulting firms
Capvision is the latest foreign consultancy that China is investigating after it banned the transfer of any information related to national security.
China Raids Offices of Another Global Firm in Espionage Crackdown
The investigation of Capvision Partners comes amid increasing scrutiny by Beijing over national security that has sent a chill through the foreign business community.
LinkedIn cuts over 700 jobs, exits China app as demand wavers
LinkedIn, the social media network owned by Microsoft Corp that focuses on business professionals, said on Monday it would cut 716 jobs as demand wavers, while also shutting down its China-focused job …
Taiwan April exports slip for 8th month, but beat forecasts
Taiwan’s exports exceeded analyst forecasts but still contracted for the eighth straight month in April, as demand for its tech products remained soft, especially from its biggest market China.
Taiwan April exports slip for 8th month, but beat forecasts
Taiwan’s exports exceeded analyst forecasts but still contracted for the eighth straight month in April, as demand for its tech products remained soft, especially from its biggest market China.
OPINION: India must keep tabs on China’s links in Maldives!
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s recent visit to Maldives is sure to boost the ties between New Delhi and Male. India must, however, remain cautious about the Maldives’ domestic political scenario.