China’s central bank withdrew cash from its financial system for the first time in a year, a cautious signal that keeps its policy options open as higher oil prices filter through the economy.
Factbox – China’s crewed lunar programme eyes astronaut landing by 2030
By Eduardo Baptista BEIJING, April 2 (Reuters) – NASA sent four astronauts on the world’s first crewed lunar mission in half a century on Wednesday, in preparation for a first-ever manned landing on …
Canada’s finance minister aims to shore up support, investment in China
Canada’s finance minister François-Philippe Champagne is in China to continue diversifying trading partners and strengthen the economy. This visit follows that of Prime Minister Mark Carney earlier …
Pakistan, Afghanistan open fresh talks in China to end conflict, say sources
By Mushtaq Ali and Sayed Hassib PESHAWAR, Pakistan/Kabul, April 1 (Reuters) – Afghanistan and Pakistan have opened a new round of talks in China to end the deadliest fighting between two Muslim …
Diaries of Mao Zedong aide can stay at Stanford rather than return to China, U.S. court rules
The diaries of an aide to former Chinese leader Mao Zedong can stay at Stanford University, a federal judge ruled Tuesday, ending a yearslong legal battle that had raised concern they would no longer …
Iran peace plan proposed by China and Pakistan
Pakistan has emerged as an intermediary in backroom negotiations between Washington and Iran.
China’s property slump far from over despite embattled developer Country Garden’s return to profit
Analysts say the sector continues to grapple with uneven price recoveries, a supply glut and weak home-buyer confidence. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
China’s Foreclosed Property Market Rebounds as Buyers Bid Up Auction Prices
(Yicai) April 1 — China’s foreclosed property market is heating up as the real estate sector shows signs of recovery, with some judicial auction homes selling at significant premiums, reversing last …
Canadian Finance Minister to visit China over April 1-4, China’s finance ministry says
BEIJING, April 1 (Reuters) – China’s Finance Ministry said on Wednesday that Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne would visit China this week, a trip his office said aimed to build …
Canadian Finance Minister to visit China over April 1-4, China’s finance ministry says
BEIJING, April 1 (Reuters) – China’s Finance Ministry said on Wednesday that Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne would visit China this week, a trip his office said aimed to build …