Shanghai Surprise: Chinese manufacturing slips in worrying sign for world economy October 31, 2023 Lower than expected manufacturing numbers have spooked Asian markets this morning as China provides warning on state of global economy
Evergrande: Poster child of China debt crisis has winding-up hearing adjourned as it seeks new deal October 30, 2023 Evergrande, which has more than $300 billion of liabilities, became the poster child of a debt crisis that has since engulfed China's property sector.
The newest front in the US-China trade war? Japanese fish. October 30, 2023 The US-China trade war has an unlikely new flashpoint: where the US sources fish for its military stationed in Japan
Li Keqiang: China’s ex-premier and top economic official for a decade dies aged 68 October 27, 2023 Li was China’s number two leader from 2013-23 and an advocate for private business but was left with little authority by Xi.
UK urged not to hand over territory to ‘Chinese-aligned’ Mauritius October 27, 2023 The UK government should not cede the Chagos Islands - the site of a key naval base in the Indian Ocean - to “Chinese-aligned” Mauritius, a leading think tank has warned.
‘No reasonable person’ can expect China to play by AI rules: Truss October 26, 2023 Liz Truss has urged Rishi Sunak to rescind China’s invite to the government’s landmark summit on artificial intelligence (AI) next week. The short-lived former Prime Minister wrote to her successor asking him to reconsider extending the invitation to Xi Jinping’s government in Beijing. Sunak plans to host foreign government representatives, including US vice-president Kamala Harris, [...]
Why China has opted for more stimulus — and why experts are not convinced it will work October 25, 2023 China is rolling out a fresh stimulus package to support its economy, in a sign that the ruling Communist party is growing anxious at the sluggish performance over recent months.
China’s Country Garden bondholders seek talks after missed bond payments October 19, 2023 Country Garden bondholders are seeking urgent talks with the troubled property developer after it missed a $15m
MI5 boss warns British businesses over Chinese spying risk October 18, 2023 British businesses need to be wary of the risk from Chinese spies, the boss of MI5 warned at an event in California.
China’s GDP growth in third quarter shows economic recovery gaining traction October 18, 2023 Rapidly weakening growth in the world's second-biggest economy since the second quarter prompted authorities to step up their support steps.