China Issues More Guidelines on Internet Giants and Fintech Nine regulatory agencies jointly call for improved regulation in the financial sector and stronger supervision of payment services Caixin Global · Jan 19, 2022
China's Property Market Decline To Send Iron Ore Supply Up The China Evergrande Group (HKG:3333) crisis has had a mammoth of an impact on the metals market. For instance, in the fourth quarter last year, demand for steel in the country dropped lower than analysts’ expectations, and in the case of iron ore, the stage is set for low prices… Benzinga · Jan 19, 2022
Entrepreneurial State Bank Makes Hong Kong's First SPAC Application Key takeaways: Aquila Acquisition has applied to become Hong Kong’s first SPAC listing, formed by a group connected to China Merchants Bank Investors must put up at least $128,000 to buy the SPAC’s shares, which may be too high to create a vibrant market By Jony Ho Benzinga · Jan 19, 2022
New Beijing Signals Reinforce China's Intent to Reopen U.S. IPO Pipeline Key Takeaways: China Securities Regulatory Commission Chairman Yi Huiman says his agency is aiming to quickly implement new rules government overseas listings by Chinese firms New U.S. IPO application by cold rolled steel maker Hongli continues nascent resumption of Chinese listings in New York By Doug Young Benzinga · Jan 19, 2022
ASX rallies as resources stocks boosted by China rate cut and higher commodity prices The ASX pared its losses after miners and energy stocks rose after China cut interest rates again and the unemployment rate fell. The Nasdaq Composite index falls 10 per cent from its peak. ABC News · Jan 19, 2022
What Biden should do to improve trade Former US President Donald Trump's isolationist and protectionist "America First" policies seriously damaged America and its global leadership role. Raising tariffs on imports to the United States -- in particular, from China -- succeeded only in prompting other countries to impose reciprocal tariffs on US goods. Mr Trump's trade policy… Bangkok Post · Jan 19, 2022
Chinese Investment in U.S. Plane Maker Draws FBI, National-Security Reviews The FBI and a U.S. investment-screening panel are investigating a Chinese investment in an aircraft startup following allegations of improper technology transfer to China, according to people familiar with the matter and documents reviewed by The Wall Street Journal. Bangkok Post · Jan 19, 2022
2 Stocks to Buy as Iron Prices Rebound Iron ore has posted gains today, with China’s pledge to support its economy could spur the demand. Moreover, iron demand is expected to increase with steel-consuming nations returning to normalcy. Moreover, with the anticipated rebound in iron prices this year, iron ore stocks, Rio Tinto (RIO), and Champion Iron (CIAFF)… StockNews.com · Jan 19, 2022
China plays discreet but critical role in Iran nuclear negotiations As talks in Vienna to revive the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal proceed in fits and starts, China is trying to position itself as a key player in the region, and for good cause: It is in Beijing's interest to push for the lifting of US sanctions on Iran, with which… France 24 · Jan 19, 2022
CDC warns against travelling to 22 countries with ‘very high’ levels of Covid-19 Do not travel to Australia but do visit China if vaccinated, suggests the CDC’s Covid Health Travel Notices The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2022
Beijing 2022: Athletes warned about speaking out on human rights Beijing 2022 official warns against violation of ‘Olympic spirit’, after athletes cautioned about human rights protests. Al Jazeera · Jan 19, 2022
Australia-UK sign cybersecurity agreement Australia and the UK have signed a new partnership on cyber and critical technology which will increase co-operation and deterrence in the sector. AAP · Jan 19, 2022
Benzinga · Jan 19, 2022 Disney's 'Death On The Nile' Snags Chinese Release: What You Need To Know Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) has snagged a February Chinese theatrical release for its 20th Century Studios’ production “Death On The Nile,” making it the only U.S. film to play in China’s cinemas next month.
Benzinga · Jan 19, 2022 Why This Alibaba Analyst Is Bullish Despite Tempering Near-Term Expectations Alibaba Group Holding Limited's (NYSE: BABA) travails are far from over, at least in the near term, although its long-term future is promising, an analyst at Raymond James said in a Wednesday note.
InsideEVs · Jan 19, 2022 Tesla Factory In Fremont Shows Signs Of Strong Start In 2022 A new drone flyover of the Tesla Factory in Fremont, California indicates that Tesla's electric car production is booming not only in China
Daily Mirror · Jan 19, 2022 Winter Olympics athletes warned they will be under 'Orwellian surveillance' in Beijing Athletes competing at the Beijing Winter Olympics have been warned of the intense surveillance set to meet them in China
The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2022 China offers to help rebuild Tonga after volcanic eruption Ash plume from the explosion may have reached a height of 20 kilometres, say experts
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 19, 2022 Will We Be Faced with a New Economic Order in 2022? With the beginning of the second year after the pandemic, the poles of the global economy, along with developed countries, are facing new structural challenges that require reconsidering many of the old and traditional social and economic concepts. I start with China, which is huge in everything, whether in population…
The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2022 Protesting Winter Olympics athletes ‘face punishment’, suggests Beijing official Organising committee official warns against ‘any behaviour or speech that is against the Olympic spirit’
The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2022 China condemns plans by Slovenia to upgrade Taiwan ties China is condemning plans by Slovenia to upgrade relations with self-governing Taiwan, a move likely to spark diplomatic and economic retaliation against the tiny Central European country
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 19, 2022 Beijing 2022 Official Warns against Violations of 'Olympic Spirit' Behavior by athletes that violates the Olympic spirit or Chinese rules could be subject to punishment, a Beijing 2022 official said, after rights groups voiced concern about the safety of competitors if they protest at next month's Games. Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter states that "no kind of demonstration…
The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2022 Beijing residents disappointed Olympics will be closed event With just over two weeks before the opening of the Beijing Winter Olympics, residents of the Chinese capital are disappointed at not being able to attend events because of coronavirus restrictions
Reuters · Jan 19, 2022 Taiwan to shore up Honduras ties, VP to attend inauguration Taiwan Vice President William Lai will attend the inauguration of new Honduran president Xiomara Castro, Taiwan's presidential office said on Wednesday, seeking to shore up ties as China ramps up diplomatic pressure against the island.