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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.
Houston Rockets team banned on AliBaba, by China’s broadcasters and retailers after the tweet supporting for the HK protestors
BEIJING, Oct 8, 2019, CNBC. China’s largest online shopping sites owned by giants Alibaba and…
Vietnam leader wants Party to consider East Sea issues
HANOI, Oct 8, 2019, VN Express. Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong has called on the…
[Analytics] Chinese naval base in Cambodia
The undisclosed military pact between China and Cambodia forms another significant example of China pursuing…
‘No plans’ to bring in more laws under emergency powers: Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam
HONG KONG, Oct 8, 2019, SCMP. Hong Kong’s leader said on Tuesday she had no…
[Analytics] Beijing’s pressure will only push Taiwan further out of reach
China hopes its strong-arm tactics will persuade the Taiwanese public to spurn Tsai Ing-wen in…
China to hold international Digital Economy Expo in Shijiazhuang
BEIJING, Oct 7, 2019, Xinhua. The second China International Digital Economy Expo will be held…
[Analytics] Budweiser wants to take on Asian beer markets where local brews rule
After listing its Budweiser APAC in Hong Kong last week, AB InBev said it will…
[Analytics] The cataclysm that created a Korean icon
North Korea has carried out six nuclear tests, but by far the greatest explosion ever…
Singapore suspends quail egg imports from Malaysia
SINGAPORE, Oct 7, 2019, VNA. The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has suspended the import of…
First Hong Kongers appear in court for defying mask ban
HONG KONG, Oct 7, 2019, AFP. Hong Kong democracy protesters arrested for defying a new…
World’s longest heavyload railway will be loaded with coal in China
ORDOS, Oct 7, 2019, China Daily. Haoji Railway, the longest heavyload railway in the world,…