Chinese customs has stopped importing Australian coal with the Chinese foreign ministry stating this is a “completely normal” practice. While China has always portrayed itself as playing by the rules, its surprising that it did not provide a guidance or… Read More ›
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U.S. Federal Reserve permanently bars former MD of JPMorgan Chase & Co’s Hong Kong unit
With Timothy Fletcher’s cooperation, the U.S. Justice Department, the Federal Reserve and the SEC will follow through with any pending or potential enforcement action against other individuals who are or were affiliated with the Hong Kong unit of JPMorgan Chase… Read More ›
Germany will tighten security standards before 5G auction in March
Germany will not take a hasty decision vis-a-vis Huawei, said a source. As per a source from the German government, it is unlikely that the German goverment will take a quick decision on whether to allow emabattled Chinese telecom equipment… Read More ›
China’s ICBC’s wins bid to set up wealth management subsidiary
China’s banking and insurance regulator has approved the bid by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). More banks have also submitted their applications for establishing such subsidiaries. China’s biggest-listed lender by assets, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China… Read More ›
Starbucks launches all-day cafe in China
The effort, aimed at expanding its foothold in the highly competitive Chinese market, will see Starbucks competing with local Chinese startups, including Luckin Coffee. On Friday, Starbucks Corp stated it will be launching a new all-day dining cafe in China… Read More ›
U.S.-China high-level trade negotiations begins in Beijing
The talks will end on Friday. On Thursday, China’s state news agency Xinhua reported, the United States and China have begun high level trade negotiations in Beijing. The Chinese team is being led by Chinese Vice Premier Liu He while… Read More ›
No more permits required for opening bank accounts from 2020: PBOC
The development, aimed at cutting red tapism, is aimed at streamlining and boosting the local economy. On Tuesday, China’s central bank, The People’s Bank of China, stated it will do away with issuing permits for opening bank accounts by companies… Read More ›
Consumption growth in 2019 likely to slowdown: official from China’s Commerce Ministry
With economies around the world, including the United States and the EU, taking measures to mitigate China’s trade policies, China’s economy witnessed a historic slowdown in 2018. As part of that slowdown, the Chinese car market touched its 30-year low…. Read More ›
Australia signs $35.5 billion contract with France’s Naval Group for a fleet of 12 submarines
The development assumes significance since the deal is part of Australia’s plan to secure its trade interests in the strategic Asia-Pacific region. On Monday, Australia signed a production contract with French shipbuilder Naval Group for a fleet of twelve new… Read More ›
U.S.-China trade negotiations to focus on intellectual property
This is a crucial round of negotiations since it revolves around one of Washington’s core demands of China’s treatment of U.S. intellectual properties. Negotiations in the U.S.-China trade war is slated to shift to a higher gear this week with… Read More ›