Weak consumption is a ‘major problem’ for China’s recovery: Analytics firm
BEIJING, Jun 10, 2021, CNBC. Persistent weakness in Chinese consumption will prevent businesses from charging…
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.
Biden’s trade strike force sees US turn to aggressive ‘industrial policy’ to counter Beijing
HONG KONG, Jun 9, 2021, SCMP. US efforts to combat unfair trade practices with a…
[Analytics] Why Malaysia is upset with China over a maritime dispute
Analysts say a rare burst of anger from Malaysia over the flight of Chinese air…
Japan, Australia raise concerns about reported abuses in China
TOKYO/CANBERRA, Jun 9, 2021, Reuters. Japan and Australia voiced “serious concerns” on Wednesday over reports…
ASEAN, China pledge to exercise restraint in South China Sea, gloss over Myanmar crisis
BEIJING, Jun 8, 2021, ST. Asean and China on Tuesday (June 8) pledged to exercise…
China’s imports grow at fastest pace in decade as materials prices surge
BEIJING, Jun 7, 2021, CNBC. China’s imports grew at their fastest pace in 10 years…
Beijing to strengthen cooperation with Hanoi: China’s PM
BEIJING, Jun 5, 2021, China Daily. Bilateral cooperation, particularly the joint fight against COVID-19, was…
[Analytics] Is British return to Asia resurgence or nostalgia?
A UK Carrier Strike Group led by the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth set sail…
Biden expands Trump’s list of Chinese companies banned from US investment
WASHINGTON D.C., Jun 4, 2021, CNN. President Joe Biden has expanded a Trump-era ban on…
9 killed in China train accident
ANKARA, Jun 4, 2021, Anadolu Agency. At least nine people were killed in a train…
Russia hopes for a recovery in trade between the BRICS countries
ST. PETERSBURG, Jun 3, 2021, Pan Pacific Agency. The year 2020 for the BRICS countries…
Apple uses more suppliers from China than Taiwan for first time, data shows
BEIJING, Jun 3, 2021, The Guardian. Apple used more suppliers from China last year than…