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Frank Chen
Correspondent, Political Economy
A graduate from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Frank was previously with Asia Financial, Asia Times and Hong Kong Economic Journal.
A graduate from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Frank was previously with Asia Financial, Asia Times and Hong Kong Economic Journal.
Areas of Expertise:
Chinese politics and economy, Hong Kong politics
Languages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Donald Trump Jnr and Eric Trump will also join the high-stakes summit in Beijing, sources say.
After the US$37 billion, 300-plane deal from Trump’s last visit stalled, industry observers say the next one could be more flexible.
Demise of US budget carrier seen as a warning sign of how turbulent it could get for China’s airlines with fragile bottom lines.
China’s aviation market still attracts foreign pilots but they face high competition, rigid standards as overseas experience loses its shine.
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Shenzhen’s retail sales barely rose in the first quarter despite strong GDP growth, a sign of the Chinese tech hub’s unbalanced development.
Pacts include airworthiness standards for long-haul aircraft, together with Hong Kong and Macau, aiding efforts to expand international operations for Comac’s jets.
Beijing may have access to increased supply – though Strait of Hormuz disruption remains a serious constraint, analysts say.
Get your head checked, strategist Mahbubani tells those who underestimate the US and China, while forecasting a bigger GDP gulf between the two by 2030.
A rival provincial powerhouse, with a GDP as big as some G7 nations, is becoming a hub for strategic emerging sectors while outpacing the national economic growth rate.
Flights grounded and aircraft damaged in Kunming as ‘unusually severe’ weather spawns hailstones as big as fists.
White paper recognises improvements and incremental advances, but says data security rules a concern.
From car components to keyboards, this little-known industrial district in eastern China is crafting the small parts the world relies on.
Premier Li Qiang urges ‘bottom-line mentality’ to secure power as Beijing sees coal and Russian gas among options to offset reliance on imported crude.
The firm still relies on overseas suppliers for some critical parts, while labour shortages also pose problems, a company source says.
Drawing comparisons with UK’s watershed ‘Suez moment’ in 1950s, report says US now ‘wedged’ in strait and searching for a way out.
Beijing has so far managed to contain fallout from the Iran war – but policymakers are still moving to reinforce resilience.
Deliveries of the home-grown airliner billed to take on US, European competitors have been slow, with just three dispatched in the first quarter.
Flight tests a ‘final exam’ to be followed by analysis, paperwork and technical verification, but ‘political considerations’ also in play.
Beijing is counting on services to rebalance growth as it faces economic headwinds and demographic challenges.
The new regulation makes protecting China’s supply chains a national security issue – and allows Beijing to punish any entities that threaten them.
Some carriers have even removed non-essential items like in-flight magazines from their planes.
A fragile truce prevented all-out confrontation, but Beijing and Washington remain locked in a struggle few analysts see easing any time soon.
Commerce chief warns of ‘heavy collateral damage’ in developing economies as flow of oil, fertiliser and perishable goods is restricted.
As Chinese currency ‘becomes more adopted globally’, report says it can replace many functions of a foreign exchange stockpile.
The draft finance law, released by the Ministry of Justice, central bank and three other regulators, will solicit feedback until April 19.
Washington’s rapid accumulation of sovereign debt sparks outcry, with some analysts questioning if Trump has the political will to cut the deficit.
Lessons from Laos could help Comac boost overseas sales of C909 and C919 – but analyst says buyers will be closely watching for safety.
A speech last year highlights Beijing’s focus on maritime rights – a concern analysts say will only intensify as threats to global shipping increase.
Beijing has grown wise to the US president’s ‘art of the deal’ tactics and will not be fazed by the new Section 301 investigations, analysts say.
