China warns companies of "dire consequences" for cooperating with US ban
Chinese government officials have warned a number of US tech companies of "dire consequences" for cooperating with the US government's ban on Huawei.
The Chinese government reportedly warned major tech companies including...
China Commits to Trade Talks Amid ‘Groundless’ Huawei Suspicions
Beijing is committed to striking a trade deal with the U.S. but it’s ready to respond with more countermeasures, said China’s Ambassador to the U.S. Cui Tiankai, as he called the blacklisting of Huawei an “unusual” act of state...
Former top Chinese securities regulator under investigation
Liu Shiyu, the former head of China’s securities regulator, is under investigation for suspected law violations and has turned himself in, authorities said on Sunday.
Liu, who remains a senior Communist Party official, is cooperating...
The US and China may not want a deal
In order to make peace, first you have to want it.
That’s a major barrier to any de-escalation of the simmering U.S.-China trade war.
[Bloomberg]
China's new stocks will be a gamble for the first time in years
For the first time since 2014, China’s new stocks could go either way on their trading debut.
In the country’s volatile equity market, one thing’s been a certainty: initial public offerings are valued at no more than 23 times...
China's president now rules Apple's Chinese App Store
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has progressively tightened his grip on China in his years at the helm. Now he reigns supreme even in mobile apps.
“Study Powerful Country,” a guide to the ins and outs of his ruling doctrine, now tops Apple Inc.’s...
EU considers response to China-linked cyber attacks
European Union member states are considering a possible joint response to cyber attacks allegedly conducted by a Chinese state-linked hacker group after the U.K. presented evidence last month about network infiltration, according to people...
Chinese venture capital funds are investing heavily in startups
If you’re impressed by Masayoshi Son’s $100 billion Vision Fund, China’s $856 billion in “guidance funds” will blow your mind.
The country is quickly becoming a major player in the venture capital world.
[Bloomberg]
China accuses United States of trying to contain its rise
The arrest of Huawei Technologies Co.’s chief financial officer in Canada provoked outrage from China at a critical point in trade talks with the U.S. Wanzhou Meng faces extradition to the U.S. over potential violations of American...
Hello.
This will be my first time ordering from Alibaba. The supplier can ship the products for much cheaper than someone like Rohlig can.
The cost difference is vast and am just wondering if anyone has any experience in this.
China is building a satellite network to rival GPS
China is taking its rivalry with the U.S. to the heavens, spending at least $9 billion to build a celestial navigation system and cut its dependence on the American-owned GPS amid heightening tensions between the two countries.
Location data...
United States urges allies to avoid using Huawei equipment
The U.S. government is contacting key allies to get them to persuade telecommunications companies in their countries to avoid using equipment from China’s Huawei Technologies Co., the Wall Street Journal reported.
Officials from the...
China is violating its cyber agreement with the US - NSA
China is violating a 2015 cybersecurity agreement that prohibits the electronic theft of intellectual property, and the U.S. might issue sanctions in response, a top official at the National Security Agency said.
Over the last year, the...
China to limit the number of new online games
China’s regulators plan to limit the number of new online games and the total number of titles, as Beijing tries to mitigate the impact of gaming addiction among the nation’s children.
The new measures come on top of a freeze in game approvals...
The Chinese owner of Lotus Cars is considering an investment of at least 1.5 billion pounds ($1.9 billion) to revive the iconic British brand featured in James Bond movies, according to people familiar with the matter.
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., which also controls Volvo Car Group, plans...
Hi.
I have a range of products that I want to import from China.
I need to get quotes and get in touch with the factories that produce the products.
I don't trust Alibaba at all.
I am looking for advice on how to go about this or otherwise who can source these products and prices for me...
Glorified vending machines raise billions in China
Chinese offices aren’t known for cushy perks.
So imagine Ben Jiang’s surprise when he showed up one morning to find a bright pink kiosk in the lobby, laden with fruit, yogurt and steamed buns.
[Bloomberg]
Just venting... MTN does not have roaming contract in China
Just learnt it the hard way... Now I won't be able to receive any SMS or important calls for the whole duration of my stay... Thank you MTN