Floods are an annual occurrence in many cities across China, especially in the south during the summer. Dubbed the “strongest and rarest” in terms of… Read More »‘Rarest’ South China floods leave 100 dead, cause $5.6b loss
China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced a string of supportive policies, including a 30-percent transaction fee cut and relaxation on margin trading rules, as fears… Read More »Fee cut and margin trading relaxed to save the market
BEIJING – A top soccer club in China is a spot on the country’s start-up board amid current stock market frenzy, filings made public on… Read More »China’s top soccer club seeks listing on start-up board
Shanghai-based stand-up comedian Zhou Libo, known for his “venomous tongue”, has been widely criticized for “vilifying” traditional Chinese culture. The event in question was a… Read More »Ancient outfit fits out public debate
After Airbus’s success it was the turn of engine makers to seek a boost from China’s spending power on Tuesday as a major plane order… Read More »Aero-engine makers seek boost from major Airbus China deal
MOSCOW – Russian gas giant Gazprom confirmed on Wednesday that it cut off the gas flow to Ukraine on the grounds that Kiev failed to… Read More »Russia halts gas delivery to Ukraine over pricing disputes
BEIJING – The top legislature on Wednesday adopted a new National Security Law, which highlighted cyber security and demanded the establishment of a coordinated, efficient… Read More »China adopts national security law
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday agreed with his French counterpart Manuel Valls on expanding cooperation in industry, energy and third party markets. The two… Read More »China, France prioritize partnership in third-party markets
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent birthday greetings to Premier Li Keqiang through his account on Sina Weibo, China’s main micro-blogging platform, on Wednesday morning.… Read More »Modi uses Weibo to send birthday greetings to Premier Li
BEIJING – Activity in China’s factory sector expanded slightly in June though not as much as expected, while growth in the services sector picked up,… Read More »China June factory, services surveys add to hopes economy may be leveling off