US sanctions Chinese firms for allegedly shipping Iranian oil
WASHINGTON D.C., Sep 26, 2019, WSJ. The Trump administration blacklisted several Chinese companies including units…
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] Will Washington agree on new Hong Kong human rights and democracy act?
Hong Kong bill enjoys bipartisan support on Capitol Hill, but minefield of congressional committees, lawyers,…
Nauru backs Taiwan after two Pacific nations switch diplomatic ties to China
SYDNEY, Sep 26, 2019, Reuters. The tiny Pacific country of Nauru will retain long-standing ties…
N. Korea leader may visit S. Korea for special ASEAN summit in Nov
SEOUL, Sep 25, 2019, Yonhap. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may visit South Korea for…
China hails Russia’s accession to Paris climate agreement
BEIJING, Sep 25, 2019, TASS. The Chinese government welcomes Russia’s decision to adopt the Paris…
Hong Kong hoteliers issue SOS as plunging rates reach US$9 a night and occupancy hits 20 per cent amid protests
HONG KONG, Sep 25, 2019, SCMP. Hong Kong hotel operators have called on the government…
Beijing opens second international airport
BEIJING, Sep 25, 2019, Global Times. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday announced the official…
[Analytics] China facing a European Union backlash
China is already embroiled in one trade war with the United States. Now, it could…
[Ratings] Asia Pacific is home to 35 of the Top 50 International Megahubs 2019: OAG’s Index
OAG, the world’s leading provider of travel data and insight, released its Megahubs Index 2019….
China has no timetable to launch digital currency: central bank governor
BEIJING, Sep 24, 2019, Global Times. China’s research and development of digital currency has achieved…
[Analytics] ‘Good’ vs ‘Bad’ nationalism in Asia
Developments in India, Japan, and Hong Kong provide significant lessons for the intensive debate between…
[Analytics] China unveils high-tech spending spree
Wired up and ready to roll out another massive multi-billion-dollar high-tech spending spree. In two…