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China's Vehicle Sales Picked Up After Stimulus, Ministry Says
China’s vehicle sales picked up last month after provincial governments announced stimulus plans of their own to revive demand in the world’s biggest automobile market, the commerce ministry said.
China silences podcast and music apps as online crackdown widens – TechCrunch
Audio apps are flying high in China. In 2018, online listeners in the country grew 22.1% to surpass 400 million, at a rate far exceeding that of the mobile video and e-reading populations, according to market researcher iiMedia. But the fledgling sector is taking a hit. On Friday, a total of 26 audio-focused apps were […]
Hong Kong's Carrie Lam responds to protester takeover of government building | CNN
On the anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule, a large group of protestors smashed through glass doors and stormed the government headquarters. The dramatic July 1 events have marked a break from Hong Kong's peaceful demonstrations against a controversial extradition bill.
Trump Says U.S. ‘Winning’ Trade War After Reviving China Talks
President Donald Trump declared the U.S. was “winning” the trade war a day after reaching a temporary truce with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
China to Ease Ownership Rules on Oil Exploration, City Gas
China is easing foreign access to a range of industries including oil, mining and city gas pipelines as the government follows through on pledges to open up to overseas investors.
China's New Recycling Campaign Is Critical to Saving Environment
Shanghai’s ambitious recycling program will be a critical test of whether the globe can handle a growing mountain of garbage.
Kweichow Moutai Jumps to Become China's First 1,000-Yuan Stock
China’s equity market finally got its first 1,000 yuan stock -- though only briefly.
China Can Fish in Philippines' Exclusive Waters, Duterte Says
China can fish in parts of the South China Sea where the Philippines holds exclusive rights, President Rodrigo Duterte’s spokesman said Wednesday, despite warnings from other officials this would be unconstitutional.
China's Reliance on Shadow Banking Is Growing, Not Shrinking
Shadow-banking activity is picking up, a sign the economy remains overreliant on this opaque funding channel despite Beijing’s efforts.
Chinese Technology Moguls' Latest Obsession: Red Tourism
China’s internet watchdog rallied the founders and Communist Party representatives of 45 startups for a “study tour” celebrating the life of Mao Zedong, as Beijing tightens its grip on the country’s largest internet firms.
Carrefour sale shifts the balance of power in China’s new retail battle – TechCrunch
Hot on the heels of Amazon’s decision to shutter its local marketplace, Carrefour — another global commerce giant — is switching up its approach to China, and shifting the balance of power between the country’s tech giants. Carrefour, which is Europe’s largest retailer, sold a majority 80% stake in its China-based business to Chinese retailer […]
Beijing says it won't allow Hong Kong to be brought up at G20 | CNN
A top Chinese Foreign Ministry official said Beijing would "not allow" the Hong Kong protests to be brought up at the G20 meeting in Osaka beginning on Thursday.
China chip designers say Beijing goals impossible without US tech
Semiconductor development will 'hit a wall,' AI developer warns
China's Dairy War Threatens 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games
China’s biggest dairy company has warned that it may pull out of sponsoring the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing because of its local rival.
China's Garbage, Trash and Recycling Stocks Surge on Waste Plans
Trash is cash -- at least for investors in China’s environment sector.
Google defeats shareholders on ‘Dragonfly’ censored search in China – TechCrunch
A shareholder resolution aimed at halting Google’s efforts to bring a censored version of its search engine to China has failed. Shareholders tabled a resolution to demand Google put the brakes on its controversial search engine efforts in China. The program, internally dubbed “Dragonfly,” is said to be a censorship-friendly search engine with the capability […]
China rolls out the red carpet for other countries as it ups tariffs on US goods
More and more American firms are calling for the Trump administration to resolve its conflict with China.
Chengdu Is Tapping Into China’s $300 Billion Rainbow Economy
The capital of Sichuan has become a haven for the LGBT community.
China Buying Iran LPG Despite Sanctions, Ship-Tracking Shows
After being hit by the trade war and U.S. sanctions on Iran, some Chinese buyers of liquefied petroleum gas from the Persian Gulf nation are finding it’s too tough a habit to kick.
In Trade War Shadow, Wall Street Keeps Experts in China Busy
The market for corporate advice is booming in China, but it isn’t necessarily for guiding businesses through the minefields of the U.S. trade war.