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- China will not raise its quotas for the import of grains, according to vice agriculture and rural affairs minister Han Jun, raising the prospect of a stand-off with the US
- Analysts suggest that while corn, rice and wheat were only likely to make up a small part of farm good purchases, the refusal to budge makes it more challenging
A trade deal with US may have emboldened China’s central bank to ease monetary policy at home, analysts say.
A trade deal with US may have emboldened China’s central bank to ease monetary policy at home, analysts say.
China delegation reschedules US trip to sign phase on deal after US President Donald Trump announced January 15 date for ‘high representatives’ from Beijing to sign.
China delegation reschedules US trip to sign phase on deal after US President Donald Trump announced January 15 date for ‘high representatives’ from Beijing to sign.
Beijing’s focus in 2020 is expected to be less on the US and more on Europe, with a packed agenda of cooperative engagements with Brussels.
Beijing’s focus in 2020 is expected to be less on the US and more on Europe, with a packed agenda of cooperative engagements with Brussels.
Companies that export certain types of geospatial imagery software must apply for a licence under a new rule set to take effect on Monday.
Companies that export certain types of geospatial imagery software must apply for a licence under a new rule set to take effect on Monday.
Reluctance to invest until signing of a deal analysts warn would not be a quick fix for the farm economy, while government bailouts keep farmers planting crops China may not need.
Reluctance to invest until signing of a deal analysts warn would not be a quick fix for the farm economy, while government bailouts keep farmers planting crops China may not need.
China’s small factories may have reported an uptick in orders, but the risks of the trade war have not abated, despite the phase one deal with the United States.
China’s small factories may have reported an uptick in orders, but the risks of the trade war have not abated, despite the phase one deal with the United States.
Observers say US president could make additional demands when he travels to Beijing after a phase-one trade deal is signed.
Observers say US president could make additional demands when he travels to Beijing after a phase-one trade deal is signed.
The ceremony will take place at the White House, the president tweeted.
The ceremony will take place at the White House, the president tweeted.
A draft of China’s new export control law has been published, and legal scholars vary on how much it is related to the trade war with the United States.
A draft of China’s new export control law has been published, and legal scholars vary on how much it is related to the trade war with the United States.
The proposal follows heightened scrutiny of technology companies worldwide, as regulators investigate the extent to which internet giants from Facebook to Google can use valuable data to shore up their dominance.
The proposal follows heightened scrutiny of technology companies worldwide, as regulators investigate the extent to which internet giants from Facebook to Google can use valuable data to shore up their dominance.
Amid rising trade and tech tensions between China and the US, Washington has been ratcheting up its scrutiny of Chinese firms with a large presence in the US.
Amid rising trade and tech tensions between China and the US, Washington has been ratcheting up its scrutiny of Chinese firms with a large presence in the US.
New study shows duties had no major impact on foreign export prices, suggesting US is bearing almost all the burden in most sectors.
New study shows duties had no major impact on foreign export prices, suggesting US is bearing almost all the burden in most sectors.
Public can air their thoughts until February 3 on the FCC’s November vote to ban US rural wireless providers from tapping the US$8.5 billion government fund to buy equipment from the two Chinese suppliers.
Public can air their thoughts until February 3 on the FCC’s November vote to ban US rural wireless providers from tapping the US$8.5 billion government fund to buy equipment from the two Chinese suppliers.
Republican senator says human rights issues should not be overlooked for the trade deal or ‘intermingled’ with geopolitical issues.
Republican senator says human rights issues should not be overlooked for the trade deal or ‘intermingled’ with geopolitical issues.
The extra caution and warning comes as the tech cold war between the US and China ratchets up, despite a phase one trade agreement being agreed in principle.
The extra caution and warning comes as the tech cold war between the US and China ratchets up, despite a phase one trade agreement being agreed in principle.
The US campaign began in 2018, after the Dutch government gave semiconductor equipment maker ASML, the global leader in a critical chip-making process known as lithography, a licence to sell its most advanced machine to a Chinese customer.
The US campaign began in 2018, after the Dutch government gave semiconductor equipment maker ASML, the global leader in a critical chip-making process known as lithography, a licence to sell its most advanced machine to a Chinese customer.
Asia-Pacific, excluding Japan, recorded a 10.3 per cent decline in transactions to US$667.8 billion last year, according to Dealogic
Asia-Pacific, excluding Japan, recorded a 10.3 per cent decline in transactions to US$667.8 billion last year, according to Dealogic
The Caixin/Markit services purchasing managers’ index (PMI) slowed to 52.5 last month from 53.5 in November, with business confidence falling to the second lowest on record.
The Caixin/Markit services purchasing managers’ index (PMI) slowed to 52.5 last month from 53.5 in November, with business confidence falling to the second lowest on record.
State Council says it will move to ‘trigger the vigour’ of China’s manufacturing sector and boost small and private enterprises affected by the trade war with the US.
State Council says it will move to ‘trigger the vigour’ of China’s manufacturing sector and boost small and private enterprises affected by the trade war with the US.
In prior years, the event has drawn fewer senior US officials and did not draw any in 2019 because of a government shutdown.
In prior years, the event has drawn fewer senior US officials and did not draw any in 2019 because of a government shutdown.
As Shanghai, mainland China’s economic hub, moves further towards services, manufacturing could move to cities such as Suzhou, which on Friday earmarked 70 square kilometres of land for such business, with priority to be given to foreign investment.
As Shanghai, mainland China’s economic hub, moves further towards services, manufacturing could move to cities such as Suzhou, which on Friday earmarked 70 square kilometres of land for such business, with priority to be given to foreign investment.
Researchers in China and beyond are looking into the next generation of wireless technology but there are strategic and technical barriers to overcome, observers say.
Researchers in China and beyond are looking into the next generation of wireless technology but there are strategic and technical barriers to overcome, observers say.
Exports of foreign-branded cars assembled in China are expected to rise as the domestic market matures and Beijing opens its auto industry, a new government report reveals.
Exports of foreign-branded cars assembled in China are expected to rise as the domestic market matures and Beijing opens its auto industry, a new government report reveals.
Chinese internet stocks and smartphone makers are likely to be among winners in 2020, providing shelter to investors amid lingering US-China trade war, according to Citibank. Bonds and real estate may offer safer bets, JPMorgan Asset Management said.
Chinese internet stocks and smartphone makers are likely to be among winners in 2020, providing shelter to investors amid lingering US-China trade war, according to Citibank. Bonds and real estate may offer safer bets, JPMorgan Asset Management said.
Chief of general staff and seven other senior personnel were killed when Black Hawk chopper went down in mountainous area outside Taipei on Thursday.
Chief of general staff and seven other senior personnel were killed when Black Hawk chopper went down in mountainous area outside Taipei on Thursday.
Changes to customs regulations could smooth the way for shipments from neighbours such as Kazakhstan, Russia and Ukraine.
Changes to customs regulations could smooth the way for shipments from neighbours such as Kazakhstan, Russia and Ukraine.
With continuing disputes in the South China Sea, a leadership transition on the cards in Malaysia and no end in sight for the Hong Kong protests, there’s plenty to watch out for.
With continuing disputes in the South China Sea, a leadership transition on the cards in Malaysia and no end in sight for the Hong Kong protests, there’s plenty to watch out for.
Decision to replace Premier Li Keqiang at annual meeting reflects Beijing’s increased focus on Europe amid rising tensions with US, sources say.
Decision to replace Premier Li Keqiang at annual meeting reflects Beijing’s increased focus on Europe amid rising tensions with US, sources say.
Hangzhou, home to some of China’s biggest tech giants such as Alibaba and NetEase, is the latest of dozens of Chinese cities to announce subsidies for AI development over the past year, as the country eyes global leadership in the field by 2030.
Hangzhou, home to some of China’s biggest tech giants such as Alibaba and NetEase, is the latest of dozens of Chinese cities to announce subsidies for AI development over the past year, as the country eyes global leadership in the field by 2030.
Experts talk about the five big trends for technology in 2020, from the US-China tech war to the prospect of Facebook, Google and Amazon finally paying meaningful taxes, the erosion of data privacy, and consolidation in TV streaming.
Experts talk about the five big trends for technology in 2020, from the US-China tech war to the prospect of Facebook, Google and Amazon finally paying meaningful taxes, the erosion of data privacy, and consolidation in TV streaming.
China’s artificial intelligence champions said they will remain focused on original innovation in 2020 in their new year messages.
China’s artificial intelligence champions said they will remain focused on original innovation in 2020 in their new year messages.
Unconventional style of US President Donald Trump could provide Beijing with an opportunity for dealing with unrest in city, as its future plays out in wider context of US-China relations.
The most certain thing of 2020 is uncertainty. But with Xi Jinping set to remain in power for life, one thing is assured: China’s political stability.