Monitoring how the People’s Bank of China handles its “managed float” system for the foreign-exchange market isn’t easy: The central bank has various tools at its disposal, some public, some hidden.
China forecasts Lunar New Year pork supplies to be 30% higher than year ago
Pork supplies during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday in China, the world’s top consumer, will be 30% higher than a year ago, an agriculture official said on Wednesday, after significant efforts to …
India-China dispute: India hands over soldier who crossed border
A Chinese soldier has been handed back by Indian authorities after he strayed across a contested border in the Himalayan region, Army officials said. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) soldier was …
Japan sees Southeast Asia as ‘main theater’ for competition with China: Teneo
Japan deems Southeast Asia as “critical” to its economic future and wants to present to the region “the option” so it isn’t too dependent on China politically and economically, says Tobias Harris of …
Taiwan says it won’t be intimidated by China’s ‘hooligan’ diplomats
Taiwan will not be intimidated by China’s “hooligan” officials and will continue to celebrate its national day around the world, the government said on Tuesday, after Taiwan said Chinese diplomats had …
U.S. Should Recognize Taiwan as Sovereign
As long as the U.S. continues the absurd One China policy, we cannot make a treaty of defense with the Republic of China.
Amid talk of India-Taiwan trade pact, Beijing says respect ‘one-China’ stand
Amid reports that India is looking to start discussions for a trade deal with Taiwan, China asked New Delhi to approach Taiwan-related issues prudently, while insisting that there’s only one China and …
China’s billionaires see biggest gains ever, adding more than $1.5 trillion to their fortunes
China minted 257 billionaires over the past year, bringing the total to 878, according to the Hurun Rich List 2020, which tracks wealth in China.
Indonesia, Japan seek stronger security, economic ties in China’s shadow
Japan and Indonesia agreed on Tuesday to speed up talks on the export of Japanese defence gear and technology to Indonesia and to have their defence and foreign ministers meet soon, reflecting concern …
China looks to grow political and economic influence across Africa
China has invested hundreds of billions of dollars in Africa. Many scholars believe Beijing is doing this to gain political leverage and influence in the region. Grant Harris, the CEO of Connect …