The Latest Breaking News from China

‘Considerable strain’: how Australian officials saw the China rift

Officials kept in ‘regular contact’ with Chinese embassy even as Morrison government ministers frozen out, FoI documents shows

The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2022

More U.S. cabinet-level officials to visit the Pacific island region

White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said on Thursday he expects to see more U.S. cabinet-level officials visiting Pacific island countries as the United States steps up its engagement in the region to counter China.

Reuters · Jun 23, 2022

Exporters urged to adopt regional focus

Thai exporters are advised to shift their focus to regional markets such as Asean, China, the Middle East and India instead of the world market in the second half this year.

Bangkok Post · Jun 23, 2022

Retail Investors’ Share of Chinese Stock Markets Falls Below 70%

Institutions play an expanding role in trading, and individuals grow more sophisticated, a top market regulator says

Caixin Global · Jun 23, 2022

‘Cold War mentality’: China’s Xi denounces ‘abuse of sanctions’

At BRICS meeting, Chinese leader says world must move away from US-led hegemony and towards harmonious future.

Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2022

Plea in Delhi High Court to change call sign VT on Indian aircraft

While countries such as China, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka changed their call signs after Independence, the prefix VT (‘Victorian Territory’ or ‘Viceroy Territory’) has remained on Indian aircraft even after 93 years, the petitioner said.

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2022

At BRICS summit, Putin and Xi take aim at West for sanctions and post-Ukraine economic crisis

PM Modi attends the meet, first of its kind since invasion of Ukraine, says BRICS countries share common views on economic governance, calls for post-pandemic cooperation

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2022

Pakistan’s economic muddling and the IMF challenge

The falling rupee, depleting foreign exchange reserves, energy shortage, increasing fuel prices and a complicated external support highlight the contemporary economic crisis Pakistan is in. Will Islamabad find a way out?

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2022

ClouDr Suffers Chronic Losses but Still Set for High-Value Health IPO

Key Takeaways: ClouDr’s big investments in marketing and R&D have turned rapidly growing revenues into mounting losses Although far from profitable, the company has been popular with investors, pricing at 14.6 billion yuan after the final round of financing and seeing its valuation rise to 15.4 billion yuan in the…

Benzinga · Jun 23, 2022

Energy Monster Expands Its Reach, But Gets Bitten by Covid

Key Takeaways: •      Leading power bank provider Smart Share Global’s revenue fell 13% in the first quarter as it suffered from pandemic lockdowns •      Company hopes to improve performance with more efficient new power bank cabinet set to launch by the end of this year

Benzinga · Jun 23, 2022