The US had closed its old embassy in 1993, but is now seeking to boost its diplomatic presence in the Pacific amid Beijing’s push into the region. Source link
Read More »Man’s best friend: boy gives dog ‘lucky money’, pooch chases owner’s car to say bye
A 2-year-old boy gives his Lunar New Year money to the family pet, dog chases his owner’s car for 10 minutes to say farewell, and family gets new year surprise when missing pet knocks on the front door. Source link
Read More »Canada’s $181 billion pension fund to pause private China deals
Canada has already started restricting Chinese investment in its critical minerals sector, ordering three Chinese firms to divest from a trio of junior lithium explorers in early November. Source link
Read More »China’s reopening will benefit Asia, but inflation a challenge: IMF economist
IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas believes that China’s reopening will provide a global economic boost, most notably in Asia where many economies are closely linked. Source link
Read More »Hong Kong must not return to being a shopping mall for tourists
While Hong Kong did well during the pandemic, there are several unaddressed issues that must be resolved as the city gets back on its feet. Rather than restore the status quo, leaders must fix the city’s healthcare infrastructure and heavy reliance on outside demand. Source link
Read More »Buzz around China’s reopening underscores its global importance
Beijing’s vow to prioritise growth and global connections is the confidence boost the world needs. As a major source of trade and investment, and with an ever-growing circle of friends and partners, the significance of China’s return cannot be overstated. Source link
Read More »Dump property or cut holidays? Middle class in China, US prepare for tough 2023
Some middle-class Chinese are making drastic cuts to their personal budgets amid an uncertain outlook for 2023, while their American counterparts are worried, but are taking it more in their stride. Source link
Read More »Who will take on China’s biggest economic challenges?
Greater Bay Area Greater Bay Area Beijing has a grand plan to integrate Hong Kong and Macau with nine cities in the southern province of Guangdong – Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Zhongshan, Dongguan, Huizhou, Jiangmen and Zhaoqing. It wants to turn the area into a world-class economic and innovation hub …
Read More »China’s Australian coking coal order another sign of fast-thawing ties
Before the Lunar New Year, 80,000 tonnes of coking coal was ordered from the Moranbah North mine in Queensland to be shipped to China in February and March – China has not imported Australian coal since 2020 amid conflict involving an investigation into the origins of coronavirus. Source link
Read More »Body of missing Chinese teen Hu Xinyu found in woodland near school
Police say DNA tests confirm the body is that of the 15-year-old boy who disappeared in mysterious circumstances in October. Source link
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