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China Merchants Bank has suspended a programme that allowed customers to set up automatic transfers to overseas accounts in US dollars.
China Merchants Bank has suspended a programme that allowed customers to set up automatic transfers to overseas accounts in US dollars.
Rebounds in China’s private and official manufacturing purchasing managers’ indices (PMIs) for November fail to result in upgrades in economic growth forecasts for 2020.
Rebounds in China’s private and official manufacturing purchasing managers’ indices (PMIs) for November fail to result in upgrades in economic growth forecasts for 2020.
Caixin/Markit Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 51.8 from 51.7 in October, the fastest expansion since reaching 51.9 in December 2016.
Caixin/Markit Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 51.8 from 51.7 in October, the fastest expansion since reaching 51.9 in December 2016.
Jeffrey Sachs repeats claims that US dollar hegemony is nearing its end, with the Chinese yuan among those currencies to challenge within a decade.
Jeffrey Sachs repeats claims that US dollar hegemony is nearing its end, with the Chinese yuan among those currencies to challenge within a decade.
Government-backed companies could compliment the business models of private shipping firms in the financial hub, says state-backed China Merchants Energy Shipping.
Government-backed companies could compliment the business models of private shipping firms in the financial hub, says state-backed China Merchants Energy Shipping.
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.
The preferential treatment China gives its state-owned enterprises (SOEs) is one of the key disputes between Washington and Beijing.
The preferential treatment China gives its state-owned enterprises (SOEs) is one of the key disputes between Washington and Beijing.
Trade row between Washington and Beijing has complicated global trade environment, especially for logistics industry, says sourcing and logistics giant Li & Fung.
Trade row between Washington and Beijing has complicated global trade environment, especially for logistics industry, says sourcing and logistics giant Li & Fung.
Foreign lighting manufacturers in China are increasingly focusing on the country’s huge domestic market as the effects of US tariffs add up on their businesses.
Foreign lighting manufacturers in China are increasingly focusing on the country’s huge domestic market as the effects of US tariffs add up on their businesses.
Surging pork prices pushed China’s consumer price index to a nearly eight year high in October, making the central bank reluctant to act even as the economy slows further.
Surging pork prices pushed China’s consumer price index to a nearly eight year high in October, making the central bank reluctant to act even as the economy slows further.
Banks in China extended 661.3 billion yuan (US$94.5 billion) in net new loans last month, sharply down from the 1.69 trillion yuan (US$241.5 billion) in September.
Banks in China extended 661.3 billion yuan (US$94.5 billion) in net new loans last month, sharply down from the 1.69 trillion yuan (US$241.5 billion) in September.
Mainland firms more focused on cutting-edge technology, while Hong Kong government support slow and inefficient, limiting chances to expand.
Mainland firms more focused on cutting-edge technology, while Hong Kong government support slow and inefficient, limiting chances to expand.
Amid hopes that Donald Trump may remove some tariffs in US-China trade war phase one deal, China’s yuan bounced back above the 7 to the US dollar mark.
Amid hopes that Donald Trump may remove some tariffs in US-China trade war phase one deal, China’s yuan bounced back above the 7 to the US dollar mark.
China’s services sector activity in October expanded at its slowest pace since February amid an ongoing trade war with the United States.
China’s services sector activity in October expanded at its slowest pace since February amid an ongoing trade war with the United States.
A cut in predicted GDP growth may be ‘unavoidable’, says Financial Secretary Paul Chan, with economy taking a battering from violent protests and US-China trade war.
A cut in predicted GDP growth may be ‘unavoidable’, says Financial Secretary Paul Chan, with economy taking a battering from violent protests and US-China trade war.
Louisa Cheang Wai-wan, the CEO of Hang Seng Bank, says self-confidence and authenticity helps her lead one of Hong Kong’s most extensive banking networks.
Louisa Cheang Wai-wan, the CEO of Hang Seng Bank, says self-confidence and authenticity helps her lead one of Hong Kong’s most extensive banking networks.
The Caixin/Markit factory purchasing managers’ index (PMI) hit a near three-year high of 51.7 in October, but the economic outlook across Asia remained fragile.
The Caixin/Markit factory purchasing managers’ index (PMI) hit a near three-year high of 51.7 in October, but the economic outlook across Asia remained fragile.
Negotiators are believed to be discussing a currency provision in trade truce deal that may help ease pressure on the yuan and help limit outflows reported by analysts.
Negotiators are believed to be discussing a currency provision in trade truce deal that may help ease pressure on the yuan and help limit outflows reported by analysts.
Proposal for initial public offering reveals company that runs 1,300km section of line between key cities is more profitable than Apple.
Proposal for initial public offering reveals company that runs 1,300km section of line between key cities is more profitable than Apple.
Profits at China’s industrial enterprises shrank 5.3 per cent in September, marking the deepest fall in four years, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics.
Profits at China’s industrial enterprises shrank 5.3 per cent in September, marking the deepest fall in four years, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics.
Wong Chung-kiu, co-founder of the Greater Bay Area Impact Forum Foundation, says a new set of goals and ideals is needed to allow city to continue to develop.
Wong Chung-kiu, co-founder of the Greater Bay Area Impact Forum Foundation, says a new set of goals and ideals is needed to allow city to continue to develop.
Hong Kong police were questioned over whether they were targeting reporters in their operations after videos showed journalists being hit by water cannons and pepper-sprayed during anti-government protests over the weekend.
Hong Kong police were questioned over whether they were targeting reporters in their operations after videos showed journalists being hit by water cannons and pepper-sprayed during anti-government protests over the weekend.
Faith group urges Hongkongers not to make situation worse, thanks officers and residents for their support, after blue dye sprayed on front of Kowloon Mosque in Nathan Road.
Faith group urges Hongkongers not to make situation worse, thanks officers and residents for their support, after blue dye sprayed on front of Kowloon Mosque in Nathan Road.
Currency provisions are expected to be included in any interim deal between China and the United States following progress made during talks last week in Washington.
Currency provisions are expected to be included in any interim deal between China and the United States following progress made during talks last week in Washington.
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 is forcing some Hong Kong businesses to relocate part of their manufacturing operations back to the city to avoid American tariffs.
US-China trade war is forcing some Hong Kong businesses to relocate part of their manufacturing operations back to the city to avoid American tariffs.
China watcher Andy Rothman says Beijing must continue to take the serious steps the economy needs to help it grow.
China watcher Andy Rothman says Beijing must continue to take the serious steps the economy needs to help it grow.
Educator Wang Wei has received official backing for her online sex education platform, but it’s a different story for prominent activist Xiong Jing, whose NGO was forced to shut down.
Educator Wang Wei has received official backing for her online sex education platform, but it’s a different story for prominent activist Xiong Jing, whose NGO was forced to shut down.
China’s delegation led by Vice-Premier Liu He will meet their US counterparts in Washington on Thursday and Friday.
China’s delegation led by Vice-Premier Liu He will meet their US counterparts in Washington on Thursday and Friday.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) study finds automation rather than market competition from China can be blamed for regional job losses in advanced economies.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) study finds automation rather than market competition from China can be blamed for regional job losses in advanced economies.