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China eases restrictions on gold imports
China’s central bank had previously imposed restrictions on quotas used to import gold into the country by commercial bank, which are mainly responsible for gold entering into the country. This was part of measures to stop the flow of capital… Read More ›
China spent $85.20 billion in shantytown redevelopment projects for Jan-July period
China is boosting its spending levels in order to fight a growing slowdown in its economy, which has sunk to its 27-year low. On Monday, in a statement, China’s housing ministry stated, it has sunk in $85.20 billion (600 billion… Read More ›
U.S. lifts 10% tariffs on select Chinese imports
The bulk of the items excluded from the 10% tariffs hike, which will go into effect from September 1, includes household furniture, internet modems, routers and baby items. In a significant development, the Trump Administration has lifted import curbs on… Read More ›
Chinese Central Bank moves to lower lending prime rates
The move is likely to be part of an economic stimulus measure following a slowdown in the Chinese economy. The move could enflare the rising bad debt, like it has in past instances of fiscal stimulus measures. On Saturday, in… Read More ›
China’s growth rate of industrial output for July touches 17-year low
On Wednesday, data from China’s National Bureau of Statistics showed that in July the country’s growth in terms of industrial output touched its 17-year low nadir, a pointer to growing cracks in its economy which comes at a time when… Read More ›
China-owned Smithfield Foods Inc launches plant-based meat alternative
Consumers are becoming increasingly environmentally conscious of the health hazzards of intensive animal farming as well as the benefits of adding more plant-based protein to their diet, there is growing trend towards alternative meat products. In a development that underscores… Read More ›
U.S. trade action hammer’s China’s producer price Index to lowest in 3 years
While China’s producer price index (PPI) fell to its 3 year low, the consumer price index (CPI) rose by 2.8% in July. On Friday, in a development that underscores the effectiveness of Washington’s trade action against Beijing, China’s factory gate… Read More ›
China to lift import tariffs on limited agricultural products
On August 6, 2019, China had stated it would stop importing U.S. agricultural products. It now plans on lifting import restrictions on a limited number of items. On Wednesday, China’s Ministry of Commerce stated, it plans on removing import tariffs… Read More ›
Air China suspends Beijing-Hawaii air route
The development comes in the backdrop of an escalating trade wat with the United States. In a development that marks China once again resorting to using tourism as a weapon in the ongoing U.S.-China trade war, Air China, Beijing’s flagship… Read More ›