[Analytics] Made-in-China wine, baijiu and sake aim for a foothold in Singapore’s drinking scene
Over 300 oenophiles – from sommeliers to collectors – cheered in unison as French conglomerate…
China
The People’s Republic of China is an economy of 1.3 billion people. When it joined APEC in 1991, it had a real GDP of USD 906 billion and a per capita GDP of USD 788. Today it is the second-largest economy in the world. By 2016, its real GDP has risen to USD 9.5 trillion, while its per capita GDP increased nine-fold to USD 6,800.
[Analytics] China-Nepal: Cozy ties crucial for determining the future of South Asia
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Nepal, the first by a Chinese president in…
Thai official says ‘good feeling’ over China-backed trade pact RCEP
BANGKOK, Oct 19, 2019, Reuters. The kingdom has a “good feeling” that a China-backed free…
Russian, Chinese leaders to meet in November
MOSCOW, Oct 18, 2019, TASS. A meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese…
Taiwan calls Christian Dior’s apology to Beijing over China map without self-ruled island ‘a mistake’
TAIPEI, Oct 18, 2019, SCMP. Taiwan has hit out at French luxury brand Christian Dior…
China blocks ASEAN from $2.5 trillion in South China Sea oil: US
MANILA, Oct 18, 2019, PhilStar. Beijing’s provocative actions in the disputed South China Sea prevent…
[Analytics] Is Hollywood pushing China’s agenda?
The recent storm in Vietnam and the Philippines over a controversial cartoon is a prime…
China launches new communication technology experiment satellite
XICHANG, Oct 18, 2019, Xinhua. China sent a new communication technology experiment satellite into planned…
NBA-China controversy comes to Vancouver, protest planned at preseason game
VANCOUVER, Oct 18, 2019, Global News. The NBA is coming to Vancouver Thursday night, and…
[Analytics] Water war risk rising on the Mekong
The Mekong River, a waterway that originates in China and snakes through five Southeast Asian…
Chinese Megvii blacklisted in US to go ahead with US$1B IPO
HONG KONG, Oct 17, 2019, Bloomberg, The Standard. Chinese artificial intelligence startup Megvii Technology is…
Hecklers again disrupt Carrie Lam on floor of Hong Kong legislature
HONG KONG, Oct 17, 2019, CNBC. Hong Kong’s legislature resumed a question and answer session…