India: Import hurdles for Chinese products
NEW DELHI/SHANGHAI – Chinese firms like Xiaomi are facing delays getting approvals from India’s quality control agency for their goods, five industry sources told Reuters, as the business environment deteriorates after a clash on their Himalayan border.Greater scrutiny of Chinese … Continue reading India: Import hurdles for Chinese products
China: Virus found in frozen food
BEIJING/SHANGHAI – Chinese shoppers on Friday expressed dismay at news that traces of the coronavirus had been found on imported frozen food, with some saying they would avoid the products. Two cities in China on Thursday found the virus in … Continue reading China: Virus found in frozen food
Fake Corona vaccines offered on social media for US$71
Hong Kong – Vaccine producers in China have warned people not to fall for online scams in which profiteering advertisers are offering vaccines for sale, even though no vaccine is on the market yet. Advertisements claiming to sell two kinds of Covid-19 … Continue reading Fake Corona vaccines offered on social media for US$71
USA: Confucius Institute to register as foreign mission
WASHINGTON – Washington said on Thursday it was requiring the center that manages Chinese government-funded Confucius Institutes in the United States to register as a foreign mission, in a further sign of deteriorating bilateral relations. U.S. Secretary of State Mike … Continue reading USA: Confucius Institute to register as foreign mission
WeChat ban cuts off users link to families in China
Washington – U.S. President Donald Trump’s ban on transactions using popular Chinese messaging app WeChat will cut ties to families and friends in China, millions of users in the United States fear, as they become the latest casualties in the … Continue reading WeChat ban cuts off users link to families in China
HSBC implicated in Huawei CFO Wanzhou’s arrest ?
BEIJING – A Chinese government-backed website took aim at HSBC Holdings PLC on Tuesday, accusing the Asia-focussed lender of “maliciously” playing a role in the arrest of Huawei Technologies’ chief financial officer. Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s is fighting against extradition … Continue reading HSBC implicated in Huawei CFO Wanzhou’s arrest ?
Chinese travel agencies expect a gradual recovery
Berlin/Shanghai – The COVID-19 outbreak has undoubtedly imposed enormous impact on the worldwide travel industry. The latest ITB China Travel Trends Report, conducted by ITB China, the largest B2B exclusive travel trade show in China, examines the impact on the planned travel … Continue reading Chinese travel agencies expect a gradual recovery
CHINA, CAMBODIA SIGN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
PHNOM PENH — The free trade agreement between Cambodia and China will provide greater market access to Cambodian products and bring more benefits to the two peoples, the Cambodian Commerce Ministry said on Monday after the two sides wrapped up … Continue reading CHINA, CAMBODIA SIGN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
Beijing: Resurgence of corona virus
BEIJING – Mainland China reported on Saturday the highest number of new coronavirus cases in four days, driven by a COVID-19 resurgence in the Chinese capital of Beijing. The National Health Commission reported 21 new confirmed infections in mainland China … Continue reading Beijing: Resurgence of corona virus
Alibaba and JD.com handle a record billion in sales
Hangzhou – Hangzhou – China’s two biggest e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com handled $136.51 billion of sales through their platforms during one of the country’s biggest shopping events. Known as 618 because it falls on June 18, the festival was … Continue reading Alibaba and JD.com handle a record billion in sales