China’s Chang’e-4 probe enters lunar orbit
BEIJING – China’s Chang’e-4 probe decelerated and entered the lunar orbit Wednesday, completing a vital step on its way to make the first-ever soft landing on the far side of the moon, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. After … Continue reading China’s Chang’e-4 probe enters lunar orbit
China extends its war on pollution
ANSHAN, China/MANILA – China’s self-styled war on pollution is extending to a new front: the solid waste that makes up thousands of slag heaps around the country, a byproduct of its record steel output. Beijing has been fighting to clean … Continue reading China extends its war on pollution
Chinese airline received Boeing No 2000
Seattle – On a tarmac in Seattle on November 30th local time, the Boeing Company completed delivery of a new yet historically important airplane to Xiamen Airlines. The particular addition to China’scivil aviation fleet had a unique message painted on … Continue reading Chinese airline received Boeing No 2000
Huawei finance chief arrested in Canada
Ottawa – The daughter of the founder of Chinese telecoms giant Huawei has been arrested in Canada and faces extradition to the United States. Meng Wanzhou, Huawei’s chief financial officer and deputy chair, was arrested in Vancouver on 1 December. … Continue reading Huawei finance chief arrested in Canada
China drives the growth in worldwide IP filings
Beijing – China is driving the growth in filings of intellectual property right applications worldwide, with the highest application volume for various IP rights in 2017, according to a report released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The applications … Continue reading China drives the growth in worldwide IP filings
Humans on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau for 40,000 years ?
Beijing – Dubbed the roof of the world, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the world’s highest and largest plateau remains a harsh living environment. The thin air and cold weather make even the bravest adventurers shudder. Even so, a report by Chinese scientists … Continue reading Humans on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau for 40,000 years ?
G20 summit : U.S., China agree on trade war ceasefire
Buenos Aires – China and the United States agreed to a ceasefire in their bitter trade war on Saturday at the G20 summit in Buenos Aores after high-stakes talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump … Continue reading G20 summit : U.S., China agree on trade war ceasefire
UBS first foreign bank approved for majority stake
Beijing – China’s securities regulator on Friday gave approval for UBS Group (UBSG.S) to hold the majority stake in its securities joint venture, making it the first foreign bank to take such control under new rules announced by Beijing last … Continue reading UBS first foreign bank approved for majority stake
China : Accelerating the free trade zone strategy
Beijing – The Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Between China and ASEAN was signed in November 2002. It was China’s first free trade zone treaty that ushered in an FTZ era in the country. The CPC elevated free trade … Continue reading China : Accelerating the free trade zone strategy
China promotes comprehensive strategic partnership
Port Moresby – Chinese President Xi Jinping and eight Pacific island countries’ leaders and officials met in the Papua New Guinea (PNG) capital on Friday and agreed to elevate their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership featuring mutual respect and … Continue reading China promotes comprehensive strategic partnership