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By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever. Global market trading properly kicks into gear on Tuesday, with the latest insight …

(Reuters) – Belgium will test wastewater from planes arriving from China for new COVID variants as part of new steps against the spread of the coronavirus as infections in China …

BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s factory activity shrank for the third straight month in December and at the sharpest pace in nearly three years as COVID infections swept through production lines across …

BEIJING(Reuters) – China’s home prices fell at a faster pace in December, according to a private survey on Sunday, reflecting persistently weak demand amid rising COVID-19 cases despite a slew …

By Jeanny Kao TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Sunday offered to provide China with “necessary assistance” to help it deal with a surge in COVID-19 cases, but said …

BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Saturday for more effort and unity as the country enters a “new phase” in its approach to combating the pandemic, in …

Dems’ Climate Bill Could Drive Europe Closer To China, Top EU Official Warns Jack McEvoy on December 30, 2022 European Union (EU) Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis warned that green energy …

Chinese Fighter Jet Comes Dangerously Close To US Spy Plane In South China Sea Micaela Burrow on December 30, 2022 A Chinese fighter jet flew dangerously close to a U.S. …

HONG KONG (Reuters) -China’s top lawmaking body has given Hong Kong leader John Lee the power to bar foreign lawyers from national security cases, removing the decision from the city’s …

SHANGHAI/HONG KONG (Reuters) -China’s securities regulator said on Friday that online brokerages Futu Holding and UP Fintech Holding have conducted unlawful securities businesses, and will be banned from opening new …

BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s central bank said on Friday it will step up implementation of its “prudent” monetary policy to support the economy hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping liquidity …

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Chinese fund managers who made big bets on energy companies are celebrating a year that was brutal for many of their peers. Huang Hai, who manages three …

BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s banking and insurance regulator issued draft rules on Friday to step up oversight of the $3 trillion trust industry, and reduce financial risks in the shadow banking …

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s central bank stepped up liquidity support this week by making the biggest weekly cash injection through a short-term bond instrument since 2019 to help financial institutions …

By Julie Steenhuysen and Nancy Lapid CHICAGO/NEW YORK (Reuters) – As COVID-19 infections surge in China, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering sampling wastewater taken from …

(Reuters) – Most major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Thursday as soaring COVID cases in China unsettled investors and cast doubt over chances of a …

BEIJING (Reuters) – China will adjust import and export tariffs on some goods from January 1, in order to speed and promote development and expand domestic demand, the finance ministry …

By Chayut Setboonsarng, Xinghui Kok and Stella Qiu BANGKOK/SINGAPORE/SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian countries are bracing for an influx of Chinese tourists as COVID restrictions are dismantled, and while some are …

Biden Admin To Mandate COVID Tests For Travelers From China Micaela Burrow on December 28, 2022 The Biden administration announced new restrictions on inbound travelers from China Wednesday. Starting Jan. …

China Only Reports A Handful Of COVID Deaths Despite Funeral Homes Overflowing With Body Bags Micaela Burrow on December 27, 2022 China has reported just a few COVID-19 deaths since …

(Reuters) – Futures for Canada’s main stock index edged up on Wednesday as investors returned from a long holiday weekend to global optimism over China moving towards reopening its economy. …

By Jihoon Lee SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s exports likely extended their falling streak to a third straight month in December, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday, with demand from …

Taiwan To Extend Mandatory Military Service Amid China Threat Micaela Burrow on December 27, 2022 Taiwan will extend the length of mandatory military service from four months to one year …

BEIJING (Reuters) -China will stop requiring inbound travellers to go into quarantine starting from Jan. 8, the National Health Commission said on Monday in a major step towards easing curbs …