South Korea to review inviting Kim Jong Un to ASEAN summit
Seoul – South Korea’s presidential Blue House said Monday that it will consider inviting Kim Jong Un, leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), to the South Korea-ASEAN summit later this year. Senior Blue House press secretary Yoon … Continue reading South Korea to review inviting Kim Jong Un to ASEAN summit
2,000-year-old Chinese silk gown replicated successfully
Beijing – After years of effort, craftspeople have made a replica of the world’s lightest silk dress – discovered in a tomb and more than 2,100 years old – and it will go on display in central China in place … Continue reading 2,000-year-old Chinese silk gown replicated successfully
Israel: Hi-Tech firms wary of Chinese investment
Tel Aviv – Growing security concerns regarding the rapid influx of Chinese investment in Israel’s hi-tech sphere, accelerated by warnings from the United States, have prompted some start-ups to reconsider whether to accept financial backing from the world’s most populous … Continue reading Israel: Hi-Tech firms wary of Chinese investment
No high-level U.S. officials at Silk road summit
Washington – The United States will not send high-level officials to attend China’s second Belt and Road summit in Beijing this month, a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday, citing concerns about financing practices for the project. … Continue reading No high-level U.S. officials at Silk road summit
China’s per capita spending on entertainment rises
Beijing — China’s per capita spending on culture and entertainment rose to 850 yuan (126 U.S. dollars) in 2017 from 570 yuan in 2013, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. With growing cultural consumption demand by Chinese, the … Continue reading China’s per capita spending on entertainment rises
Explosion at Chinese pesticide plant, 6 dead
Yancheng – More than 900 firefighters are battling a blaze that erupted after a powerful explosion ripped through a pesticide plant in eastern China on Thursday, killing at least six people and badly injuring dozens of others, including children. State-run … Continue reading Explosion at Chinese pesticide plant, 6 dead
Saudi Aramco shifts strategy to boost oil sale
Dubai/Beijing – Rising Russian and U.S. competition has pushed Saudi Aramco to find new buyers for its oil in China, encouraging a shift toward independent refiners and newcomers to the business.It reflects a new strategy for the Saudi Arabian oil … Continue reading Saudi Aramco shifts strategy to boost oil sale
Audi considering China joint venture stake increase
Ingolstadt – Volkswagen’s premium brand Audi is reviewing whether to raise its stake in its Chinese joint venture partner companies, the premium brand’s China chief Alexander Seitz said on Thursday. “At the end of this year or beginning next year … Continue reading Audi considering China joint venture stake increase
China, Indonesia ground Boeing 737 MAX 8
Beijing – China, Ethiopia and Indonesia have grounded all Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft while a number of airlines across the world are carrying out safety measures on the jets following the Ethiopian Airlines crash on Sunday that killed all 157 people on board. On … Continue reading China, Indonesia ground Boeing 737 MAX 8
Huawei at MWC: 5G Live Networks and Foldable Phones
Barcelona – Huawei kicked off this year’s Mobile World Congress with its Day0 Forum in Barcelona. With the theme of building a fully connected intelligent world, the forum included industry insights of the latest trends. At the 5G is ON … Continue reading Huawei at MWC: 5G Live Networks and Foldable Phones