Malaysia cancelling US$20 billion China-backed rail project
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26, 2019, Reuters. Malaysia’s economics minister said on Saturday (Jan 26) the…
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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.
Philippines-US Mutual Defense Treaty review may provoke China — expert
MANILA, Jan 25, 2019, PhilStar. The proposed review of the provisions of the 1951 Mutual…
[Analytics] Beijing tells cadres to ‘prepare for the worst’ amid uncertainties of its trade war with the US
Top official tells cadres to arm the China for a tough fight against external uncertainty….
[Analytics] Takeover at Macau’s oldest gaming concession
A cooperation agreement signed this week between Pansy Ho and the Henry Fok Foundation is…
[Analytics] Seven keywords that define China’s economy in 2018
China’s GDP hit the 90-trillion-yuan mark for the first time in 2018, growing by nearly…
China, US to have trade talks at end of January
BEIJING, Jan 24, 2019, China Daily. China and the United States will have in-depth negotiation…
[Analytics] Chinese securities watchdog’s ex-chief: adopt global investing rules to quieten critics of infrastructure plan
Xiao Gang, former China Securities Regulatory Commission chairman, said belt and road investment built solely…
Taiwan sounds alarm on fake ID cards made in China
TAIPEI, Jan 23, 2019, Asia Times. Fake Taiwan ID cards made in China have been…
[Analytics] China’s Belt and Road Initiative will add US$117 billion to global trade this year
Merchandise trade between China and the countries targeted by its “Belt and Road Initiative” is…
Opening of China’s market could serve as future global growth driver: WEF experts
DAVOS, Jan 23, 2019, Xinhua. The opening of China’s market is likely to increase the…
Cambodian PM Hun Sen welcomes extra US$600 million in aid during visit to Beijing
BEIJING, Jan 22, 2019, SCMP. China has pledged 4 billion yuan (US$588 million) in aid…
Very negative global impact if no US-China deal: Singapore Finance Minister
DAVOS, Jan 22, 2019, Bloomberg. It’s vital that the US and China settle their trade…