China

China firms go 'underground' on Russia payments as banks pull back

The US has imposed an array of sanctions on Russia and Russian entities since the country invaded Ukraine in 2022.
29 April 2024, 04:52 AM

Beijing powers up into car wars battleground

The Chinese market alone is crucial: it’s the world’s biggest with sales of 22 million vehicles last year, according to the China Passenger Car Association
24 April 2024, 11:14 AM

China F1 crowd turns up the volume ahead of Zhou's home debut

Chants of "Guanyu, Guanyu, Guanyu," drowned out all other sound at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday as Zhou Guanyu, China's first and only Formula One driver, stepped onto the starting grid ahead of his first Chinese Grand Prix.
21 April 2024, 07:35 AM

Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store

Apple announced the removal of Meta Platforms' WhatsApp and Threads from the Chinese App Store on Friday, following directives from the Chinese government citing national security concerns.
20 April 2024, 06:51 AM

China reaffirms financial support for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's years-long economic crisis was high on the agenda during Gunawardena's trip, with China accounting for around 10 percent of the South Asian country's total foreign debt
30 March 2024, 07:00 AM

China files WTO complaint over US electric vehicle subsidies

The US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) "formulates discriminatory subsidy policies for new energy vehicles," said China's Ministry of Commerce
27 March 2024, 07:26 AM

China warns overall pressure on employment yet to ease

More than one in five of the roughly 100 million Chinese aged 16 to 24 were unemployed in June 2023
10 March 2024, 05:23 AM

China consumer prices rise in February for first time in six months

The positive data comes as senior officials meet in Beijing for the annual "Two Sessions" of China's parliament and its top political consultative body, in gatherings that have been dominated by the economy and national security
9 March 2024, 05:36 AM

China trade surges in first two months of 2024

In January and February combined, exports surged 7.1 percent on-year
7 March 2024, 06:36 AM

Can China maintain growth and 'transform' its economy at the same time?

That balancing act likely means Chinese debt must go up to finance investment in high-tech industries, and manage the pace of the property downturn and the restructuring of municipal liabilities
6 March 2024, 09:36 AM

Sabalenka, Zheng prepare for ‘a great battle’

Aryna Sabalenka has blown all-comers off court on her march to the final of the Australian Open and China's Zheng Qinwen will need to produce something extraordinary to deprive her of back-to-back titles on Rod Laver Arena on Saturday.
27 January 2024, 01:34 AM

Five spectacular lighthouses you can't miss

Lighthouses are often deemed as entities which beaconed travellers setting sail in ships, a landmark which held an utmost importance only to them. But with time, their fascinating stories have touched the surface of human history, pristine for mankind to see and instilling a want to behold their lonesome marvelousness. So, here are 5 most beautiful lighthouses around the world awaiting your visit, placed in faraway lands like Ireland to nearer ones like China.
24 January 2024, 09:31 AM

Ronaldo 'health reason' spurs sudden delay of two China matches

"For me, today is a sad day," Ronaldo told a Tuesday evening press conference, during which he apologised to Chinese fans.
23 January 2024, 16:11 PM

China's population decline accelerates in 2023

Last year's decline was more than double the fall reported for 2022, when the country lost 850,000 people as its population shrank for the first time since 1960.
17 January 2024, 04:27 AM

Apple offers iPhone 15 at rare discount in China as competition intensifies

Apple is going for rare discounts to battle competitiveness in China
15 January 2024, 09:27 AM

The implications for China, the West and India

Powerful countries, far and near, have shown active interest in Bangladesh’s election and have been polarised in a rather peculiar fashion
10 January 2024, 03:00 AM

The Great Game will continue

The absence of democratic behaviour is no longer hidden under the carpet.
9 January 2024, 13:00 PM

China's Xi vows intensified crackdown on corruption

Xi, who began his second decade as China's top leader in 2022 in a break with longstanding political norms, has waged a fierce campaign against corruption since taking power.
9 January 2024, 04:58 AM

Tickets for Ronaldo's 'China Tour' sell out in hours

Chinese football fans raced on Wednesday to snap up tickets to see Cristiano Ronaldo play a rare match in their home country, with multiple online platforms selling out within a few hours.
3 January 2024, 13:33 PM

How China talked markets out of a run on the yuan

China has sought to stabilise the yuan by orchestrating buying by state banks and giving market guidance to bankers
31 December 2023, 05:43 AM