The brutal clampdown in Xinjiang represents an about-face from the communist party’s original approach to cultural differences, says professor of Chinese history Thomas S Mullaney …
China’s top banking regulator warns of bad debt, local real estate bubbles
China’s top banking and insurance regulator said banks should guard against a rise in non-performing assets, as the country rolls back some of the relief measures implemented during the pandemic to …
‘Get to work’: US defence chief tells Pentagon to sharpen China focus
Lloyd Austin says directive is about ensuring that dealing with the threat from Beijing remains a priority …
China cbank governor expects 2021 inflation to be below 2%
China’s central bank governor Yi Gang said he expects the country’s annual average inflation to be below 2% this year, while cautioning against both inflationary and deflationary pressure amid …
Biden says he wants to ‘confront’ China. Is Trudeau willing to go along?
There has been much talk lately of a new “D-10” group of nations emerging from the G7 summit in Cornwall, England. This would include the existing G7 nations, India, Australia and South Korea in an …
China Will Keep Monetary Policy Stable, Central Bank Gov. Says
China will keep its monetary policy stable and implement normal policy as the government thinks inflation is under control and the economy’s performance is reasonable, said the central bank Gov. Yi …
Can Asian prosperity survive US-China rivalry?
Gideon Rachman, the Financial Times chief foreign affairs columnist talks to the decision-makers and thinkers who are shaping world affairs. South-east Asia has enjoyed a long period of sustained …
China, U.S. commerce chiefs to cooperate on handling differences, Beijing says
Top U.S. and Chinese commerce officials spoke by telephone and agreed to promote healthy trade and cooperate over differences, China’s commmerce ministry said on Thursday, the latest high-level …
Wild elephants: China’s internet can’t stop watching the wandering herd
At least a dozen buzzing drones monitor them around the clock. Wherever they go, they’re escorted by police. And when they eat or sleep, they’re watched by millions online.
Alba wins Best Corporate Governance Award in Bahrain
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter ex-China, has announced that it has been the recipient of the ‘Best Corporate Governance Award’ in Bahrain by Ethical Boardroom for 2021 …