Marketmind: China seen sliding into deflation
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist. The first round of top-tier …
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Pentagon confident on sharing intelligence with Japan despite China hacking report
WASHINGTON/TOKYO (Reuters) -The Pentagon said on Tuesday it was confident about sharing intelligence with Japan, despite a U.S. news report saying Chinese military hackers gained …
Australian $100 billion pension fund says active in Japan, neutral on China
By Lewis Jackson and Praveen Menon SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s third largest pension fund will stay active in Japanese markets in the coming months and …
Marketmind: Awaiting another China exports slump
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist. Wall Street and world stocks …
Ukraine hails Jeddah talks as blow to Russia, China says it’s staying impartial
(Reuters) – A senior Ukrainian official said on Monday talks about the Ukraine war held in Saudi Arabia dealt a “huge blow” to Russia, while …
China tells Russia it will uphold ‘impartial’ position on Ukraine
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in a phone conversation on Monday that China would uphold an …
Philippines tells China it will not abandon post in disputed reef
By Neil Jerome Morales and Albee Zhang BEIJING/MANILA (Reuters) -The Philippines told China it will not abandon a disputed shoal in the South China Sea …
China forex reserves rise to $3.204 trln in July
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s foreign exchange reserves rose more than expected in July, official data showed on Monday, as the dollar fell against other major …
China developer Yuzhou offers debt restructuring plan
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Chinese property developer Yuzhou Group rolled out a plan to restructure its debt after defaulting on dollar bond payments last year, …
China Life mandates banks for up to $2 billion bond offering
By Georgina Lee and Scott Murdoch HONG KONG (Reuters) – China Life Insurance (Overseas) Hong Kong has mandated banks for its 10-year subordinated bond offering, …
Key Republican urges Biden to set broad restrictions on U.S. investments in China
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The chair of a U.S. House committee on Thursday urged President Joe Biden to adopt expansive restrictions on outbound …
US says no response yet from China on foreign minister invite to Washington
By Michelle Nichols and Humeyra Pamuk UNITED NATIONS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is yet to receive a response from China for the invitation it …
China opposes planned U.S. visit by Taiwan vice president
BEIJING (Reuters) – China on Thursday said it firmly opposes any form of official exchange between the United States and Taiwan, and resolutely opposes “sneaky …
Analysis-2024 Republican candidates hone in on a common foe: China
By Gram Slattery, Michael Martina and David Lawder ROCHESTER, New Hampshire (Reuters) – At an economic policy speech on Monday, Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis …
China to make holders of more than 1 million users’ data get annual audits
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s cyberspace regulator issued on Thursday draft rules requiring service providers that hold data on more than 1 million people to undergo …
Marketmind: Markets brace for BOE as China PMI cheers
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Brigid Riley The Wednesday “hump” may have passed, but the week is far …
Biden Admin Rushes More Security Aid To Taiwan Amid Growing Threat From China
Biden Admin Rushes More Security Aid To Taiwan Amid Growing Threat From China Jake Smith on August 2, 2023 The Biden administration will ask Congress …
China Inches Closer To US Embassy With Land Grab By Blacklisted CCP-Contractor
China Inches Closer To US Embassy With Land Grab By Blacklisted CCP-Contractor Jake Smith on August 2, 2023 The United States is sounding alarms over …
U.S. airs concerns over involvement of blacklisted China firm in Manila Bay reclamation
MANILA (Reuters) – The United States has expressed concern over the involvement of a Chinese state-owned firm that it blacklisted for its role in constructing …
Volkswagen in talks with Leapmotor on tech tie-up for Jetta brand – China media
BEIJING (Reuters) -Volkswagen is in talks with Chinese electric vehicle startup Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology about the possibility of cooperation for Volkswagen’s Jetta brand, a Chinese …
China releases package of tax relief measures to support small firms
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s finance ministry on Wednesday unveiled a package of tax relief measures to support small businesses and rural households, as the world’s …
Taiwan boosts counter-espionage effort after suspected China infiltration
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s military vowed on Wednesday to step up counter-espionage efforts as authorities investigated several serving and former military officers suspected of spying …
China vows lower business financing costs, support for property sector in H2
BEIJING (Reuters) – China will lower financing costs for firms, stabilise market expectations and support the property sector in coming months, the central bank said …
Paraguay courts Taiwanese investors, warns against China reliance – finance minister
By Daniela Desantis and Lucinda Elliott ASUNCION (Reuters) – Paraguay is seeking more Taiwanese investment to diversify its farm-driven economy focused on exporting raw materials …
China pledges financing support for small firms amid weak economic recovery
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese ministries, regulators and the central bank on Tuesday pledged more financing support to small businesses, suggesting an urgency among policymakers to …
Former top State Department China official joins Eurasia Group
By Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department’s former top China policy official, Rick Waters has joined Eurasia Group, the consulting firm said …
Yum China sticks to plan to open up to 1,300 new stores this year -CEO
By Sophie Yu and Brenda Goh BEIJING (Reuters) – Yum China Holdings, owner of the KFC and Pizza Hut chains in mainland China, plans to …
China new home prices fall for third month in July – survey
BEIJING (Reuters) – Average new home prices in 100 Chinese cities fell for a third consecutive month in July, while more measures are expected in …
S. Korea July exports fall the most in over 3 years as China sputters
By Jihoon Lee SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea’s exports fell more than expected in July and at the steepest pace in more than three years, trade …
Ron DeSantis, in campaign speech, lashes out at China, corporate power
By Gram Slattery ROCHESTER, New Hampshire (Reuters) – U.S. Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis took an aggressive swipe at China, railed against what he described …
China developer Country Garden to raise $300 million – term sheet
By Summer Zhen (Reuters) – Chinese property developer Country Garden Holdings will raise $300 million in a primary placement in an attempt to repay its …
Marketmind: Wall St shines, China misses again
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan: Wall Street is lapping up a soothing blend of disinflation, peak …
China hotpot chain Haidilao soars on surge in first-half profit
BEIJING (Reuters) – Shares in Haidilao International Holding soared 16% on Monday after China’s largest hotpot chain said it expected to report a 30-fold jump …
Analysis-Words only go so far: Investors want property fixed before buying China
By Summer Zhen and Carolina Mandl HONG KONG/NEW YORK (Reuters) – For all the excitement whipped up in China’s markets by the Politburo last week, …
‘Ticking Time Bomb’: China Planted Malware In Networks Supporting US Military Bases Worldwide, Officials Say
‘Ticking Time Bomb’: China Planted Malware In Networks Supporting US Military Bases Worldwide, Officials Say Micaela Burrow on July 29, 2023 The Biden administration is …
Experts Warn US Could End Up On ‘Losing End’ Of AI Tech Race With China If It Doesn’t Adapt Quickly
Experts Warn US Could End Up On ‘Losing End’ Of AI Tech Race With China If It Doesn’t Adapt Quickly Jason Cohen on July 29, …
China hopes France can help take heat out of relations with EU
By Joe Cash BEIJING (Reuters) -China hopes France can “stabilise the tone” of EU-China relations, vice-premier He Lifeng told a senior French minister in Beijing …
‘Victimhood Vindicates Laziness’: Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy Discuss US Competition With China
‘Victimhood Vindicates Laziness’: Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy Discuss US Competition With China Harold Hutchison on July 28, 2023 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy told Tesla …
Biden plans to sign order curbing US tech investments in China by mid-August -Bloomberg
(Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden is planning to sign an executive order to limit critical U.S. technology investments in China by mid-August, Bloomberg news …
China Evergrande’s winding-up hearing adjourned to Oct. 30 – Hong Kong court
HONG KONG (Reuters) – The hearing for a winding-up petition against China Evergrande Group has been adjourned to Oct. 30 from July 31, a Hong …
China factory activity likely to contract for fourth month in July: Reuters poll
By Joe Cash BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s factory activity likely contracted for a fourth straight month in July, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, reinforcing …
Dalian Wanda settles dispute with China Vanke over mega project – Wanda official
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Chinese property developers Dalian Wanda Group and Vanke have reached a settlement over a dispute related to a mega-project in the …
Analysis-White-collar wage cuts in China fuel deflation risks, hurt consumption
By Ellen Zhang and Marius Zaharia BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Cola Yao earns 40% less than last year promoting credit cards for a Chinese state-owned …
US intelligence report says China likely supplying tech for Russian military
By Kanishka Singh and Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China is helping Russia evade Western sanctions and likely providing Moscow with military and dual-use technology …
US card companies’ wager on China travel boost hit by economic gloom
By Manya Saini and Niket Nishant (Reuters) – Visa and Mastercard, which bet on China to boost travel spending, have had to contend with a …
L’Oreal upbeat on China despite market’s softer rebound
By Mimosa Spencer PARIS (Reuters) – Second-quarter sales at French cosmetics giant L’Oreal slightly beat expectations, as a rebound in China helped offset slower growth …
China, U.S. agree to continue close communications on climate issue
HONG KONG (Reuters) – China and the U.S. agreed to keep in close communication on issues including climate change, envoys from the two nations said …
Hedge funds rush to buy China stocks on economy stimulus prospects – Goldman
By Summer Zhen HONG KONG (Reuters) – Global hedge funds snapped up Chinese equities following the politburo meeting this week, buying on Tuesday at their …
China to boost credit support to consumer sector – regulator
BEIJING (Reuters) – China will guide banks to boost credit in the consumer service industry, its financial regulator said on Thursday, as authorities seek to …
South Korea export downturn seen worsening on weak China demand: Reuters poll
By Jihoon Lee SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s export decline likely accelerated in July amid persistently weak demand from China, a Reuters survey showed on …