Western banks eclipsed by China’s along the new Silk Road
BEIJING (Reuters) – For global banks, China’s new “Silk Road” is a tantalising concept: billions of dollars in deals, loans and advisory fees, and a … Read more
China seen sacrificing some growth to reduce debt risks
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s growth is set for its weakest patch since the global financial crisis as authorities pull back on the stimulus that helped … Read more
China pledges $124 billion for new Silk Road as champion of globalisation
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged $124 billion (96.2 billion pounds) on Sunday for his new Silk Road plan to forge a path … Read more
China says all welcome at Silk Road forum after U.S. complains over North Korea
BEIJING (Reuters) – China welcomes all countries to a forum this weekend on China’s new Silk Road plan, the foreign ministry said on Saturday, after … Read more
China says Silk Road plan is not tied to presidency
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s President Xi Jinping initiated the ambitious “Belt and Road” development plan but it has become a world plan not tied to … Read more
Macau raids casinos, monitors ATM withdrawals, as top official visits
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Macau plans to add security features to ATMs to monitor withdrawals, authorities in the world’s largest gambling hub said as the … Read more
C919 Passenger Jet: With maiden jet flight, China enters dog-fight with Boeing, Airbus
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s home-grown C919 passenger jet completed its long-delayed maiden flight on Friday, a major first step for Beijing as it looks to … Read more
Japan, China to boost financial ties amid protectionist, North Korean tensions
YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) – Japan and China agreed to bolster economic and financial cooperation, Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Saturday, as U.S. President … Read more
As U.S. and China find common ground on North Korea, is Russia the wild card?
SEOUL/VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Reuters) – When North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent Lunar New Year greetings this year, the first card went to Russian President … Read more
Asian nations pulled into China’s orbit as Trump puts America first
MANILA (Reuters) – Across Asia, more and more countries are being pulled into Beijing’s orbit, with the timid stance adopted by Southeast Asian nations on … Read more
ASEAN firms up South China Sea stance as Beijing lobbies over statement
MANILA (Reuters) – Southeast Asian countries have altered a statement to be issued at Saturday’s ASEAN summit to include references to militarization and island-building in … Read more
China revises mapping law to bolster territorial claims
BEIJING (Reuters) – China on Thursday passed a revised mapping law to bolster understanding of its territorial claims and to create hefty new penalties to … Read more
China launches first home-built aircraft carrier amid South China sea tension
China aircraft carrier BEIJING (Reuters) – China launched its first domestically built aircraft carrier on Wednesday amid rising tension over North Korea and worries about … Read more
China’s “Christmas Town” opens doors to Middle East migrants but future uncertain
War refugees in China YIWU, China (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – As Europe and the United States crack down on migrants from the Middle East and … Read more