With the coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic bring the global travel to a stop, British engineering company Rolls-Royce downgraded its yearly cash outflow forecast underscoring the challenges it faces in its financial outlook even as the air travel continues to be disrupted… Read More ›
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Chinese member of Bloomberg detained by plain clothes official on suspicion of endangering national security
On Friday, Bloomberg reported that Chinese authorities have detained a Chinese staff member who worked for Bloomberg news bureau in Beijing. He was detained on suspicion of endangering national security, said the report. Haze Fan was seen escorted from her… Read More ›
China leverages COVID-19 – only major economy to recover from pandemic, auto sales surge
On Friday, China’s industry body stated, vehicles sales in the country is set to touch 25 million units in 2020. The development underscores the interesting phenomena in the world’s biggest vehicle market where the auto industry has recovered from the… Read More ›
U.S. sanctions coming over Hong Kong crackdown : Sources
According to three sources familiar with the matter at hand, Washington is preparing to impose sanctions on at least 12 Chinese officials over their alleged role in disqualifying elected legislators in Hong Kong. The move is likely to be formally… Read More ›
Shares of China’s Xiaomi Corp halted in Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Trading in shares of Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp was halted on Wednesday said a notice from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange did not give any other details for the suspension in trading. According to… Read More ›
China continues trade war against Australia, imposes punitive tariffs on Australian wine exports
Continuing its efforts in an attempt to bully Australia, on Friday, China’s Ministry of Commerce said, it will temporary impose anti-dumping measures on Australian wine from November 28, 2020. The move will further escalate trade and diplomatic tensions between Canberra… Read More ›
China’s Geely Automobile issues termination of dealership agreement with Sweden’s Bilia
In a statement, Swedish car dealership chain Bilia said, it has received a notice of termination for its dealer agreements with Volvo Cars in Norway and Sweden. The termination, which has a notice period of two years, covers both Bilia’s… Read More ›
Washington bans 4 more Chinese companies from accessing U.S. investor funds
According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, the United States is slated to designate four more Chinese companies as being backed by China’s military thus curbing their access to U.S. investor funds. The previously unreported designations of the… Read More ›
China wants a boost in global trade & service ties : Xi Jinping
On Thursday, in a significant development, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated, Beijing will reduce its tariffs and expand imports of high-quality goods and services; he also vowed to push reforms and promote an innovation-driven growth model. The development comes in… Read More ›
Beyond Meat launches plant-based minced pork in China
On Tuesday, Beyond Meat Inc launched a plant-based minced pork in China. The Los Angeles-based producer of plant-based alternative meat substitute is seeking to tap growing demand for its products in the lucrative Chinese market. In a statement Beyond Meat said,… Read More ›