Chinese Automaton Clock: An Eighteenth-Century Gem
This clock made in China in the 18th century to please the Qianlong emperor not only gives the time—it comes alive from top to bottom to pay tribute to the sovereign.
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The Four Seasons of Wang Keping
Wang Keping, a founder of the “Stars” group in China, has never enjoyed being inside—not even in his two studios, which are wide-open to the outdoors.
Alibaba’s Tmall, Vipshop, JD.Com Inc Subject to China’s Market Regulator Fine
The decision of imposing fine stemmed from consumer complaints.
China Imposed Tariffs On Australian Wine Import Over Diplomatic Grievances?
Canberra viewed the tariffs imposition as “part of a pattern of punitive trade measures” for Australia had called for “an independent inquiry into the origins of the coronavirus”.
Doubt Over COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy Weighing On Stocks Indicate ‘Economic Scarring?
Concerns related to vaccine distribution have brought back the pandemic situation under focus whereby highlighting some of the grim realities of the world.
Germany increases scrutiny on telecom network vendors, aims to keeps Huawei out
While Britain has banned Huawei, France is likelly to informally exclude it, and Germany aims to effectively strangle it in red tape.
The U.S. Ramps Up Weapon Sales To Taiwan
The congress could soon expect notification for multiple weapon system sale to Taiwan, revealed sources to Reuters.
EU To Invest In Space Technology Giving ‘Means To Speed Up’
With China and the U.S. moving ahead in their space technology, the EU feels the pressureto “keep up” and decides to for the first time to spend from its budget.
China Appoints World Bank’s Representative As Finance Ministry’s Face
When “bilateral tensions” between Washington and Beijing seems to be “at their worst in decade” and both the countries arrive at their “Phase 1 agreement” for truce, while China appoints a new face in Finance Ministry. Is it an attempt to avoid decoupling?
Not Playing ‘By The Same Rules’ Could Be Costly For Chinese Firms Listed In The U.S.
U.S. listed Chinese companies’ non-compliance to U.S. accounting and disclosure standards poses significant risk to investors.
Southwest Airlines well positioned for post-coronavirus low-airfare scenario: CEO
Southwest Airlines Co’s CEO sees the company’s “low-cost philosophy, strategy and structure” serving them “very well”.
Britain prepared to offer path to citizenship to 3M Hong Kong residents
Britain would extend the rights of 350,000 ‘British National Overseas’ passport holders.
Travel Disruption Worries American Business In China
Thousands of officials working for American business in China are stuck outside the country.
Tesla Begins Shanghai-Made Model 3 Variants Sale In China
Tesla avoids import tax by locally manufacturing its Model 3 variants for Chinese market.
Baidu Could Also Be Another Corporate Victim Of Covid-19 Outbreak
Covid-19 outbreak could collapse Baidu’s Q1 revenue by thirteen percent.
Tesla In Advance Talks With CATL For Using Lithium Batteries
Tesla could introduce lithium batteries for its passenger EVs as part of Musk’s promise of reducing the use of cobalt batteries.
Coronavirus Outbreak Delays Several Conference And Trade Deals Across The Globe
Billions of dollars are at stake due to postponed events and meeting across the globe.
Coronavirus wipes off $420 billion from China’s stock market
The market selldown is despite apparent moves by regulators to curtail selling. Adding to investor worries is the economic impact of the coronavirus.
China Will Increase Import Of U.S. Agricultural Goods
Market and consumers will be driving trade between China and the U.S.
Volkswagen Begins Trial EV Production In Shanghai
The auto industry is taking the race to reach first the Chinese market with their respective EV products very seriously.
African swine fever at Europe’s borders: time for an embargo?
As experts warned, the international outbreak of hemorrhagic fever (African swine fever – ASF) is devasting livestock populations in China and other parts of Asia. When cases of infection appeared last year, analysts predicted that China would be unable to control the spread, and that by the time it reached parts of South-East Asia the economic costs would be enormous. Unfortunately, they were right.
China Wants To Settle Trade War With The U.S. Through ‘Calm’ Negotiations
Following the escalation of last week’s bitter trade war between the U.S. and China, resulting in both imposing increasing tariffs on each other, China calls for “calm” discussions.
Global PV Installation Market Is ‘Now Back On A Strong Growth Trajectory’
‘2018’s slowdown was just a blip’, as world’s solar installation market is set to make record.
Tech Executives Gather In White House Meeting To Discuss U.S.-China Trade
While, the tech firms in the U.S. awaits the details of new policy announced by President Trump, the Tech firms are invited for a White House conference.
Earnings of UK’s Croda International Plc hit by U.S.-China trade war
According to its earnings report for the last 6 months which ended on June 30, its revenues have also been impacted by new legislation introduced by China.
China launches anti-dumping investigation into U.S. propanol
Propanol is typically used as a printing ink solvent for food packaging and to make antibiotics.
Huawei’s research arm Futurewei Technologies slashes U.S. workforce
More than 600 people have been layed off by Futurewei.
China Agrees To Accept Reasonable Rare-Earth Demand
Amid speculations of China dominating in rare-earth exporters’ market, the country showed signs of meeting other countries’ demand on conditions.
Global Economy Shrouded In ‘High Degree of Uncertainty’: BoJ Governor Ahead of G20 Meet
Downside risks gaping wide as Brexit worries, trade wars, currency depreciation engulf the economy across the globe.
China Lifts Approval Freeze On New Video Games Launch
A newly released list shows that eighty video games have been approved by the Chinese authorities to make an online appearance.
Google C.E.O In Front Of Congressional Panel In The U.S.
Google is in no current discussions on launching customised search engine platform in China, while the option is still under study.
Germany Plans On Cyber Security Research To End Reliance On U.S. Tech
Germany eyes the spot among cyber security leaders and strives to carve an independent space for itself.
‘$100 Billion’ Forest City Project In Malaysia To Undergo Review
A reviewing committee to find the “best way forward” for the Forest City project, while the announcement from the Malaysian Prime Minister leaves the Chinese Developer’s share tumbling down.
Unilever’s Agreement To Use JD.com’s Transportation Network
The JD.com and Unilever deal addresses “big challenge” of “replenishment and warehouses”.
Tesla Reduces ‘Model X’s Price In China By ‘$14,000’ Following China’s ‘Imported Tariff’ Reduction Announcement
Experts think that the price reduction move of imported auto manufacturers in China could gradually “foreshadow” even the domestic car brands.
Didi Chuxing To Halt Its Operation For A Week
Didi to carry out checks on its drivers to ensure its safety standards following the death of a female passenger.
China Opens Doors For Foreign Investors To Develop Its Domestic Chip Market
In an attempt to manage its “core technology”, China moves towards securing independence for its tech industry.
Central Bank Of China To Impose Crackdown On Virtual Currencies
The Chinese central bank wants to develop its own digital currency.
Tim Cook Calls For ‘Calm Heads’ Amidst The ‘Brewing U.S.-China Trade Dispute’
China will strengthen its business intellectual property protection while treating the domestic and the foreign firms equally.
China’s HNA facing deep liquidity crunch
HNA’s liquidity crunch is having a rippling effect across its business in the conglomerate.
Sequoia Capital plans on raising $8 billion from China
The huge amounts of funds being sunk into the tech sector have necessitated for bigger war chest.
Bitcoin Miners At China Sees Canada As A ‘Place For ‘Green Bitcoin’
Growing interests of Chinese bitcoin traders’ in energy rich Quebec show a shifting trend of bitcoin mining sources.
The EU Strikes An Investigation Chord Heightening The Trade Tension Between Beijing & Brussels
Excessive subsidiaries received by the Chinese e-bike manufacturers push the EBMA to lodge complaint, whereby adding yet another investigation in the list of investigations carried out by the EU towards Chinese exports.
Facial recognition technology is getting massive funding in China
Global investors, including U.S. hedge funds, are increasingly cashing-in on China’s demand for increased state surveillance through smart CCTV cameras that can track and monitor suspects, including dissidents and activists, with a disregard for individual’s rights. As far as the business side of things are concerned, according to IHS Markitt, China’s surveillance industry grew by an annual compound rate of 12.4% and is set to maintain this neck-breaking-pace upto 2021.
South Korea and the U.S. present a united front against the North Korean leadership
Despite their difference in approach towards emerging threats from North Korea, both leaders have opted to present a united front. The visit is likely to be closely scrutinised by China, North Korea’s only ally.
China-backed Canyon Bridge manages to buy British tech company in its bid to gain advanced chip design knowhow
U.S. antitrust authorities had barred China-backed Canyon Bridge from acquiring U.S.-based Lattice Semiconductor Corp citing national concerns.
Airbnb’s China Chief resigns after 4 months of taking up the job
In China, Airbnb is facing heightened attrition due to the country’s challenging business environment.
Australian mining giant Glencore and its partners looking to rejig their $3 billion debt
While exploring the refinancing of its debt, Glencore is also looking for ways to get out of this expensive project.
CEFC China Energy to go ahead with its planned investment of $9.1 billion in Russia’s state owned Rosneft
With CEFC China Energy getting the go ahead from China’s top economic planner, the deal will deepen energy ties between the Russia and China.
Hackers used infected versions of Piriform’s CC Cleaner to gain corporate secrets
Users of CC Cleaner are advised to re-download the clean version of the app from Piriform’s website.
