Corona: European Business community concerned
Beijing – Since 11th June, Beijing faced a fresh outbreak of COVID-19, with over 100 confirmed cases reported so far. The outbreak response has so far been centred on the Xinfadi wholesale market in Southwest Beijing’s Fengtai District. The authorities have … Continue reading Corona: European Business community concerned
Fu Ying: Chinese need to be more proactive
Beijing – On 9th June, the European Chamber held an exclusive dialogue with Madam Fu Ying, China’s former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, who is currently the Chairperson of the Centre for International Security and Strategy, Tsinghua University. Representatives from … Continue reading Fu Ying: Chinese need to be more proactive
Coronavirus vaccine expected within months
Beijing – China could have a Covid-19 vaccine for use in emergencies as early as this autumn, according to the country’s top respiratory expert, Zhong Nanshan. Zhong’s estimate echoed last month’s comments by Gao Fu, head of the Chinese Centre for Disease … Continue reading Coronavirus vaccine expected within months
China parliament approves Hong Kong security law
HONG KONG/BEIJING/WASHINGTON – China’s parliament on Thursday approved a decision to go forward with national security legislation for Hong Kong that democracy activists and Western countries fear could erode the city’s freedoms and jeopardise its role as a global financial … Continue reading China parliament approves Hong Kong security law
Kudlow: U.S.-China trade deal not falling apart
WASHINGTON – The U.S.-China “Phase 1” trade deal reached in January is not falling apart and the two countries are still working to implement it, the White House’s top economic adviser said on Friday, but President Donald Trump added that … Continue reading Kudlow: U.S.-China trade deal not falling apart
EU defines demands on investment deal with China
Beijing/Brussels – The European Union’s top trade diplomat in Beijing hinted last Wednesday that the bloc might not sign off an investment agreement with China by the December deadline without key demands on market access and state subsidies being met. … Continue reading EU defines demands on investment deal with China
Travel Update for ASEAN, China, Hong Kong and Japan
Hanoi – Southeast Asia has fared better than most other parts of the world in reducing the spread of COVID-19. While international borders remain mostly closed in Southeast Asia, there are some promising signs that life is slowly returning to … Continue reading Travel Update for ASEAN, China, Hong Kong and Japan
China rejects ‘lies’ by U.S. over coronavirus
BEIJING – China has issued a lengthy rebuttal of what it said were 24 “preposterous allegations” by some leading U.S. politicians over its handling of the new coronavirus outbreak. The Chinese foreign ministry has dedicated most of its press briefings … Continue reading China rejects ‘lies’ by U.S. over coronavirus
Shanghai Disneyland reopens after three months
Shanghai – Three months after it closed, Shanghai Disneyland will be the first Disney theme park to resume business, though admission will be limited. Tickets for the first three days were snapped up quickly when they went on sale on … Continue reading Shanghai Disneyland reopens after three months
Walmart appoints Zhu Xiaojing as China head
Shenzhen – Walmart China has named Zhu Xiaojing Christina as president and CEO, effective May 8, its first female head in China. Current CEO Wern-Yuen Tan will leave the company after three years to return home to his family in … Continue reading Walmart appoints Zhu Xiaojing as China head