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China’s pork crisis has not been a disaster for everyone – small, opportunistic farmers have been taking advantage of the soaring price, but the risks are huge.
China’s pork crisis has not been a disaster for everyone – small, opportunistic farmers have been taking advantage of the soaring price, but the risks are huge.
More than 4 million due to vote in Sunday’s district council elections, which have extra significance amid unrest. People arrive early at polling stations following rumours voting could close if trouble breaks out.
More than 4 million due to vote in Sunday’s district council elections, which have extra significance amid unrest. People arrive early at polling stations following rumours voting could close if trouble breaks out.
Chinese officials and state media have remained silent on US president’s threats this week to raise tariffs if a trade deal is not reached soon.
Chinese officials and state media have remained silent on US president’s threats this week to raise tariffs if a trade deal is not reached soon.
China is committed to doubling the size of the economy between 2010 and 2020, but this would require a growth rate of 6.2 per cent in 2020 compared to 2010.
China is committed to doubling the size of the economy between 2010 and 2020, but this would require a growth rate of 6.2 per cent in 2020 compared to 2010.
Steps must also be taken to prevent ‘foreign forces’ from interfering in city’s affairs, director of Chinese central government’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office says.
Steps must also be taken to prevent ‘foreign forces’ from interfering in city’s affairs, director of Chinese central government’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office says.
Impact of African swine fever on pork prices pushes consumer price index to highest level in nearly eight years.
Impact of African swine fever on pork prices pushes consumer price index to highest level in nearly eight years.
Hong Kong’s peg to the US dollar could be abandoned if anti-government protests worsened the city’s economic woes, Chinese economist Yu Yongding has warned.
Hong Kong’s peg to the US dollar could be abandoned if anti-government protests worsened the city’s economic woes, Chinese economist Yu Yongding has warned.
A suggestion from a prominent Chinese political figure that China should move to a tariff-free economy has sparked fierce debate among officials and scholars.
A suggestion from a prominent Chinese political figure that China should move to a tariff-free economy has sparked fierce debate among officials and scholars.
US-China trade war and slowing economy offers Beijing the chance to implement the reforms it needs to ensure growth, says Washington’s former trade chief Carla Hills.
US-China trade war and slowing economy offers Beijing the chance to implement the reforms it needs to ensure growth, says Washington’s former trade chief Carla Hills.
Donald Trump’s proposed partial deal to de-escalate the US-China trade war has won the backing of Beijing academics, but they doubt if the US President will follow through.
Donald Trump’s proposed partial deal to de-escalate the US-China trade war has won the backing of Beijing academics, but they doubt if the US President will follow through.
Facebook’s Libra digital currency is a ‘delusional’ project that will fail because of the risk it poses to sovereign currencies, says a prominent Chinese political figure.
Facebook’s Libra digital currency is a ‘delusional’ project that will fail because of the risk it poses to sovereign currencies, says a prominent Chinese political figure.
Both sides inch towards a ‘mini deal’ while the bad news data continues to arrive as China begins its anticipated fourth plenum session; field reporter Cissy Zhou reports from Shanghai’s Bund Conference, and what China’s economic heavyweights are saying about Trump’s real agenda and whether the trade war is over by Christmas
Both sides inch towards a ‘mini deal’ while the bad news data continues to arrive as China begins its anticipated fourth plenum session; field reporter Cissy Zhou reports from Shanghai’s Bund Conference, and what China’s economic heavyweights are saying about Trump’s real agenda and whether the trade war is over by Christmas
Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs says he has no regrets about his comments defending Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.
Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs says he has no regrets about his comments defending Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.
People’s Bank of China is preparing to launch its own digital currency, with President Xi Jinping urging an aggressive approach.
People’s Bank of China is preparing to launch its own digital currency, with President Xi Jinping urging an aggressive approach.
Shenzhen has lost its crown as China’s best performing economy as fast-growing Chengdu makes strong gains in investment, employment and wage growth.
Shenzhen has lost its crown as China’s best performing economy as fast-growing Chengdu makes strong gains in investment, employment and wage growth.
State-owned manufacturer relies on US suppliers for the C919, but they could be placed on China’s unreliable entities list as part of the ongoing trade war with the US.
State-owned manufacturer relies on US suppliers for the C919, but they could be placed on China’s unreliable entities list as part of the ongoing trade war with the US.
Panellists at the World Internet Conference discussed the development of a distinctly Chinese online culture in a censored environment.
Panellists at the World Internet Conference discussed the development of a distinctly Chinese online culture in a censored environment.
Some American hardware providers attend state-backed event along with Chinese entrepreneurs Jack Ma and Robin Li.
Some American hardware providers attend state-backed event along with Chinese entrepreneurs Jack Ma and Robin Li.
US-China trade war update looks at what has really changed between the two countries since the handshakes and photos in Washington last week, and the major concerns for Beijing ahead. Also hear reports from the front line of the trade war for electronics manufacturing.
US-China trade war update looks at what has really changed between the two countries since the handshakes and photos in Washington last week, and the major concerns for Beijing ahead. Also hear reports from the front line of the trade war for electronics manufacturing.
US-China trade war tariffs and Hong Kong protests keep American buyers away from Hong Kong electronics fair, leaving China’s exporters to count the cost.
US-China trade war tariffs and Hong Kong protests keep American buyers away from Hong Kong electronics fair, leaving China’s exporters to count the cost.
Chinese-backed firm linked to Hunter Biden is a small player in China’s private equity market, public filings show.
Chinese-backed firm linked to Hunter Biden is a small player in China’s private equity market, public filings show.
The value of new projects across 61 countries fell 13 per cent to US$126 billion in 2018, with the figure falling further in 2019, according to Gavekal Dragonomics
The value of new projects across 61 countries fell 13 per cent to US$126 billion in 2018, with the figure falling further in 2019, according to Gavekal Dragonomics
State-backed private equity company says it is conducting an ‘internal study’ about whether and how to explain the younger Biden’s role.
State-backed private equity company says it is conducting an ‘internal study’ about whether and how to explain the younger Biden’s role.
Former US vice-president Joe Biden’s son is listed as a director of a state-backed equity fund in China, official government filings show.
Former US vice-president Joe Biden’s son is listed as a director of a state-backed equity fund in China, official government filings show.
Hong Kong is dealing with rising property prices and lack of affordable housing for over 7 million residents, but questions remain if moving to mainland China can be a viable option.
Hong Kong is dealing with rising property prices and lack of affordable housing for over 7 million residents, but questions remain if moving to mainland China can be a viable option.
China dropped slogans and delegates from its 70th anniversary celebrations on Tuesday in a move that could signal a change to its controversial policy.
China dropped slogans and delegates from its 70th anniversary celebrations on Tuesday in a move that could signal a change to its controversial policy.
More than 25 shopping centres close for day of protests, that once again descend into violence across swathes of city, while most urban MTR lines suffer shutdowns.
More than 25 shopping centres close for day of protests, that once again descend into violence across swathes of city, while most urban MTR lines suffer shutdowns.
Activists stick posters – on walls, escalators, footbridges and the pavement – all the way from Causeway Bay to government headquarters in Admiralty.
Activists stick posters – on walls, escalators, footbridges and the pavement – all the way from Causeway Bay to government headquarters in Admiralty.
Home to 5,000 foreign enterprises, Suzhou Industrial Park saw exports fall 10 per cent over the first seven months of 2019, while imports have fallen 15 per cent.
Home to 5,000 foreign enterprises, Suzhou Industrial Park saw exports fall 10 per cent over the first seven months of 2019, while imports have fallen 15 per cent.
Decline also comes amid crackdown on capital flight from Chinese authorities and marks second ever annual decline in China’s outbound direct investment.
Decline also comes amid crackdown on capital flight from Chinese authorities and marks second ever annual decline in China’s outbound direct investment.