China’s Uber Headache: How Ride Hailing Apps Have Enraged Taxi Operators, Delighted Consumers, And Challenged China’s Government
Shanghai arrested 1,100 people for civil disobedience in March. What were they doing? Driving for Uber and other ride-hailing apps — and challenging China’s tightly regulated taxi sector.
Chinese Media Call On World To Be Patient With North Korea, Say China ‘Will Never Curse’ The Country
The media criticized North Korea’s nuclear program, but suggested Pyongyang was willing to emerge from isolation and reform its economy, adding that China will never “curse the country.”
‘Funny And Unscrupulous Clown’ Trump Wins Some Support In China, Where Experts Say He Won’t Be Able To Derail Bilateral Relations
Experts said Donald Trump might seek to put more economic pressure on China, but was less likely than Hillary Clinton to pressure Beijing over geopolitics.
Senior Chinese Religious Advisor Calls For Promotion Of Atheism In Society
In comments likely to alarm religious believers, Zhu Weiqun, a senior advisor on religion, said “Marxist atheism” was China’s guiding ideology and should be widely promoted.
‘Cliques And Conspirators’ Threaten Security Of China’s Communist Party, President Xi Jinping Warns
President Xi Jinping said cliques in the party were defying its decisions, in a sign of tensions deepening over the anti-graft campaign and discipline crackdown.
China’s Economy ‘Still Slowing’ As Caixin PMI Index Suggests Output Contracted Again
China’s manufacturing data for April appears to confirm that, despite signs of stabilization in the first quarter, it is too early to speak of a recovery.
US Government And Rights Groups Say China’s New Law On Foreign NGOs Will Restrict Contacts, Hit Civil Society
Critics say the new law, which requires all foreign nongovernmental organizations to be approved and scrutinized by Chinese police, could damage international cooperation.
Chinese Media Say Donald Trump ‘Seriously Wrong’ About Economic Relationship, Call His Foreign Policy ‘Nationalistic And Inconsistent’
Chinese state media has questioned the GOP front-runner’s desire for friendly relations, terming his foreign policy “inconsistent.”
China’s Record Outbound Mergers And Acquisitions Set To Continue Growing Despite Economic Slowdown: Report
Analysts at PricewaterhouseCoopers said in a report that slowing economic growth will not affect the rapid expansion of overseas takeovers by Chinese businesses.
China Calls For Religion To Be ‘Localized’ To Reduce Foreign ‘Infiltration,’ Says Party ‘Severely Damaged’ By Members’ Religious Beliefs
China’s leadership has called for further “localization” of religion to prevent foreign infiltration, as more party members become believers.
Beijing ‘To Reclaim Land’ On Another Reef In Disputed South China Sea, Could Build Runway: Chinese Naval Source
A Chinese military source told the South China Morning Post that Beijing would reclaim land, and could build a runway, on disputed Scarborough Shoal.
China’s Floating Nuclear Power Plants Could Be Used To Fuel Construction And Defense In Disputed Waters In South China Sea, Experts Say
Experts say Beijing could use its planned floating nuclear reactors to power defense facilities on islands in the South China Sea.
Mickey Mouse Mooncakes And Pork Knuckles, Minnie Mouse Red Bean Buns And Peking Duck Pizza: Shanghai Disneyland Seeks To Please Chinese Diners
Ahead of the opening of its first theme park in mainland China in June, Disney says its Shanghai menu will “respect Chinese diet.”
Report Warns Of Rising Bad Loans At China’s Banks, As George Soros Sees Dangers In China’s ‘Credit-Fueled Growth’
Investor George Soros said the country’s credit-fueled development bore a resemblance to the situation in the U.S. at the start of the financial crisis.
Vaccine Protest In Beijing And High School Toxic Waste Scandal Pose Credibility Challenge For China’s Government
Parents protested at the Health Ministry over a vaccine scandal, while state media reported that local government failings at a high school site led to some 500 students getting sick.
China’s Real Estate Conundrum: The Big Property Bubble vs. Ghost Towns
Parts of China are saddled with millions of unsold apartments, while major cities are facing a growing property bubble. Can the government strike the right balance and maintain growth?
Corruption In China: How Much Dirty Money Attracts The Death Penalty? $463,000
China has introduced new guidelines on death penalty for officials found guilty of corruption, as President Xi Jinping deepens his anti-graft campaign.
House Prices In Major Chinese Cities Rose 4.9% In March, But Some Cities Struggling With Unsold Property
Prices in 70 cities rose an average of 4.9 percent in March from 12 months ago, but prices still fell in 29 cities, with unsold inventory a major problem.
China’s GDP Growth Slows To 6.7% in Q1, But Economists See Signs Of Stabilization
A first-quarter rise of 6.7 percent was the weakest since 2009 — but analysts see signs of stabilization ahead.
Mysterious Killing Of ‘Witty, Generous’ Hong Kong-Based British Academic In Southern China Fuels Anxiety In The City
The possible murder of Hilary Bower across the border in southern China is adding to concerns in a city already shaken by "disappearances" of booksellers critical of Beijing.
China’s Exports Rise In March For First Time Since Last June, Analysts See Signs Of Stabilization
Seasonal factors may have played a part, but analysts see tentative signs of stabilization in China’s economy, though recovery remains fragile.
China’s Struggling Steel Producers Made Record $10B Loss In 2015, Industry Chief Predicts More Problems Ahead
Chinese steelmakers lost $10 billion last year, as the industry grapples with overcapacity and accusations of dumping.
Plunging Land Sales And Fall In Developers’ Profits Highlight Challenges For China’s Property Sector
A 21.6 percent drop in land sales in 2015 added to problems for China’s local governments, while half of major developers saw profits fall.
China’s Service Sector Picked Up In March, But New Hiring Slowed, As Chinese Economy Grapples With Rebalancing
In a boost to the world’s second-largest economy, the service sector grew faster than expected in March, but employment fell for the first time since August 2013.
China Blocks Discussion Of Panama Papers’ Allegations, Accuses Western Media Of Political Motives
Beijing blocked references to claims that senior officials’ families had offshore accounts, and accused Western media of political motives.
China’s Manufacturing Data Above Expectations In March As Analysts See Signs of Stabilization Amid Slowdown
Official data showed the country’s manufacturing sector rebounded into positive territory, with export orders rising, but experts warned that it's too early to say the country's economic troubles are over.
US Seeks Chinese Support For Tougher Line On North Korea’s Nuclear Program, But Beijing Faces Contradictory Pressures
China backed the toughest-ever sanctions against North Korea after its recent nuclear test, but doubts remain about Beijing’s attitude.
China’s Working Age Population To ‘Fall Sharply’ By 2030, Adding To Concerns About Economic Growth And Aging Society
A top Chinese research institute said in a new research that the proportion of working age people is expected to fall from 66 percent in 2015 to under 57 percent by 2030.
Chinese Steelmaker Defaults On Debt Payment Amid Growing Pressure On Industries Struggling With Overcapacity
Analysts said Dongbei Steel’s default highlights challenges for China's heavy industry — and may also show a new willingness to let struggling state firms go under.
China’s Military To End Commercial Activities In 3 Years As President Xi Pushes For Stronger, More Loyal Armed Forces
The move was seen as helping to create a more efficient, less corrupt military — though analysts said it could face some resistance.
