Standard metrics understate China’s physical investment gap with the US and its wider economic influence, researchers say.
China enters its flood season; heavy rain expected in the south
HONG KONG, June 1 – China has officially entered its flood season, with the south of the country expected to see heavy rainfall in June, the official Xinhua news agency reported, citing the Ministry …
Taiwan Criticizes China Over Expulsion of Times Reporter
The Taiwan president’s spokeswoman said China used “baseless pretexts” to punish journalists, which she called evidence that Beijing was a “troublemaker.” …
Is Europe finally waking up to China?
Brussels now considers current trade relations with China unsustainable. A series of EU laws and measures have so far failed to shift the dynamics, while drawing Beijing’s ire. Here are five key …
China tightens overseas investment rules after blocking Meta-Manus deal
By Laurie Chen BEIJING, June 1 (Reuters) – China issued sweeping new rules on Monday tightening control of overseas deals that involve Chinese investors, technology, data and national security, a …
China’s factory activity beats forecasts in May, private survey shows, despite softer official data
China’s manufacturing activity expanded faster than expected in May, according to a private survey released Monday, although growth slowed from April.
China Cracks Down On Overseas Investing After Record $1 Trillion Capital Flight To US, Hong Kong Markets
China has imposed restrictions on cross-border trading after the data showed Chinese money is flowing out of the mainland at a record pace into the U.S. and Hong Kong markets. Massive Capital Outflows …
China patrols waters east of Taiwan in response to Japan, Philippine maritime border talks
BEIJING/TAIPEI, June 1 (Reuters) – China’s Coast Guard on Monday said it had conducted “law enforcement” patrols in waters east of Taiwan in response to Japan and the Philippines’ plans to launch …
China Sends Patrol East of Taiwan After Tokyo-Manila Talks
China said it sent Coast Guard vessels on “law enforcement patrols” to the east of Taiwan, a show of displeasure after Japan and the Philippines agreed to hold talks on maritime borders in the area.
Japan Adds to Steel Scrutiny With Probes on China, Taiwan, Korea
Japan has launched an anti-dumping probe into imports of key steel products shipped from China, South Korea and Taiwan, adding to signs of trade stress in a sector suffering from global overcapacity.