China plans to restrict visas for U.S. citizen
Singapore – China is planning tighter visa restrictions for U.S. nationals with ties to anti-China groups, people with knowledge of the proposed curbs said, following similar U.S. restrictions on Chinese nationals, as relations between the countries sour. China’s Ministry of … Continue reading China plans to restrict visas for U.S. citizen
Germany wishes peaceful Hong Kong resolution
Wuhan – German Chancellor Angela Merkel renewed calls for a peaceful solution to unrest in Hong Kong on Saturday during her trip to China. The Hong Kong protests have overshadowed a three-day visit Merkel had planned to use to press … Continue reading Germany wishes peaceful Hong Kong resolution
USA: Delisting Chinese firms ‘not on the table’
Washington – U.S. President Donald Trump’s chief economic adviser on Monday said the administration had begun studying U.S. investor protections in China, but that delisting Chinese companies traded on U.S. exchanges “is not on the table.” “The delisting is not … Continue reading USA: Delisting Chinese firms ‘not on the table’
China: Large gas field discovered in Xinjiang
Beijing – The Tarim oilfield branch of PetroChina, China’s largest oil and gas producer, confirmed on Thursday that they discovered a huge gas field with an estimated reserve of 115.3 billion cubic meters in Xinjiang’s Tarim Basin. Tian Jun, vice … Continue reading China: Large gas field discovered in Xinjiang
Shanghai: Regulation for Foreign Investment Law
Shanghai – On September 18, Shanghai’s municipal government issued Opinions on the Further Promotion of Foreign Investment in Shanghai, which makes it the first regional jurisdiction to roll-out an implementation regulation for the national Foreign Investment Law. Other jurisdictions are expected to follow … Continue reading Shanghai: Regulation for Foreign Investment Law
Beijing: Xi Jinping celebrates National Day
Beijing – China staged a massive military parade in Beijing on Tuesday to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic, with much of the smog-shrouded capital city under a security lockdown. President Xi Jinping inspected over 15,000 … Continue reading Beijing: Xi Jinping celebrates National Day
Nio tumbles to record low after sales disappoint
Shanghai/New York – U.S.-listed shares of Tesla rival Nio Inc (NIO.N) tumbled 25% after the Chinese electric carmaker posted a drop in quarterly vehicle sales, blaming a cut in subsidies and weak demand. China has been steadily rolling back subsidies … Continue reading Nio tumbles to record low after sales disappoint
Beijing’s new airport opened by President Xi
Beijing – Having taken five years and more than 80 billion yuan (US$11 billion) to complete, Daxing International Airport was declared open in a short announcement by Xi on Wednesday, six days before the October 1 National Day holiday. The … Continue reading Beijing’s new airport opened by President Xi
Huawei denies plans to buy Brazilian carrier Oi
Shenzhen – Chinese telecoms giant Huawei Technologies has denied a local media report that it plans to acquire Brazilian carrier Oi SA in partnership with China Mobile. “Huawei has no plans or interest to acquire Oi or any other Brazilian … Continue reading Huawei denies plans to buy Brazilian carrier Oi
China cancels U.S. farm visits
Washington – A U.S. – China trade deal appeared elusive on Friday after Chinese officials unexpectedly canceled a visit to farms in Montana and Nebraska as deputy trade negotiators wrapped up two days of negotiations in Washington. Chinese officials were … Continue reading China cancels U.S. farm visits