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