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Ralph Jennings
Correspondent, Political Economy
Ralph Jennings joined the Political Economy desk as a Senior Reporter in August 2022 having worked as a freelancer since 2011. Ralph previously covered news for Thomson Reuters in Taipei and for local newspapers in California. He graduated from University of California, Berkeley with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication.
Ralph Jennings joined the Political Economy desk as a Senior Reporter in August 2022 having worked as a freelancer since 2011. Ralph previously covered news for Thomson Reuters in Taipei and for local newspapers in California. He graduated from University of California, Berkeley with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication.
Languages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
The bloc has expanded its free-trade agreement with China, a boon for Beijing as it seeks stronger partnerships amid US trade war.
Deals with Malaysia and Thailand may one day give Washington leverage in negotiations with Beijing, according to analysts.
The US position has been ‘tough’, whereas China has been ‘firm’ in defending its own interests and rights, says Chinese negotiator Li Chenggang.
American aviation giant faces headwinds in China, where trade war and safety concerns have led airlines to consider rivals.
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Since trade war began in 2018, Chinese firms have expanded their global footprint, strengthened supply chains and diversified routes, Goldman Sachs finds.
Key trade negotiator Li Chenggang is among the officials in the Malaysian capital seeking to ease tensions on issues from tariffs to rare earths.
Comac has been looking for overseas buyers of its two passenger jets after growth in orders in China.
New pact between Washington and Canberra intends to curb China’s dominance, boost local supply chains and secure the future of rare earths.
China’s airlines face growing competition from the country’s high-speed rail network, which many passengers prefer for intercity travel.
Could tax refunds and visa-free travel turn the country into a bastion of international shopping trips?
Jakarta seeks to weigh into the lucrative industry but must refine its cold-chain storage to ensure fruits arrive in perfect condition.
Analyst opinion mixed on viability of deal for Chinese short video app’s US ownership, with ‘everything on the table’ after recent flare-ups.
As Washington mulls barring Chinese carriers from Russian skies, analysts warn of potential flight disruptions and higher fares.
China-backed infrastructure promises faster travel across archipelago nation – but debt and ticket prices worry some locals.
182-metre glass lift will transport tourists down the cliffside at popular Kelingking Beach in symbolic project backed by Chinese investment.
The demonstrations coincide with this year’s extra-long “super golden week” holiday – forecast to spark a surge in overseas travel.
C919 engine supply issues, mutual desire for trade breakthrough may lead Chinese airlines to buy planes from US giant, analysts said.
This year’s holiday combines National Day with the Mid-Autumn Festival – and could see trips more than double year on year, analysts say.
The impact on Chinese firms operating overseas could be significant, analysts say.
Financial reports from China’s top airlines suggest deliveries of home-grown plane could come late – potentially caused by US engine controls.
From 24 hours to 30 days, visiting China is getting easier for many tourists – how long will your passport let you stay?
Following Trump’s executive order on TikTok, Beijing urges Washington to provide a level playing field for Chinese investors.
Middle-class Chinese are flocking to Japan this year as a favourable exchange rate makes the country’s high-end goods and resorts more affordable.
Nepal was emerging as a trendy destination for young Chinese tourists, but the recent political unrest has sparked ‘mass cancellations’.
Expanding their global building base, Chinese firms are seeking opportunities abroad as domestic urban infrastructure development seen slowing.
Insiders say closing of Belarus border spells trouble for users of the China-Europe Railway Express, and could put Poland’s transit hub status at risk.
Exhorting the need for a ‘new, productive development model’, latest chamber position paper airs members’ grievances.
New framework text over fate of wildly popular app is not expected to be revealed until presidents Xi and Trump chat on Friday, but bilateral impact could be significant.
The Accessing New Markets Initiative will ‘build on’ the removal of Chinese restrictions in several industries, Canberra says.
