Category: China
London’s Chinatown celebrates King Charles’ coronation with poon choi
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘As a young mixed British-Chinese, it makes me so proud to share and celebrate Chinese culture on the streets of London,’ said Guo Toto, a British-Chinese model. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3219718/londons-chinatown-celebrates-king-charles-coronation-poon-choi?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhere did China’s belt and road plans go wrong in Italy?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. There were high economic hopes when Rome signed up for Beijing’s infrastructure initiative in 2019 but that partnership could all soon come to end amid a lack of outcomes and bigger tensions within the…
Read MoreChina gave 190 chip firms US$1.75 billion in subsidies in 2022 as it seeks semiconductor self-sufficiency
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China’s largest chip maker, SMIC, was also its biggest subsidy recipient at US$282.1 million, illustrating national priorities amid a protracted tech war. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3219697/china-gave-190-chip-firms-us175-billion-subsidies-2022-it-seeks-semiconductor-self-sufficiency?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAfter Xi’s call with Zelensky thrilled many in Europe, now comes a new take: calm down
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some diplomats feel the call showed China is serious about peace in Ukraine but one says the excitement comes from Europeans seeking ‘justification for keeping business as usual with Beijing’. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3219594/after-xis-call-zelensky-thrilled-many-europe-now-comes-new-take-calm-down?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina calls on Pakistan, Afghanistan to help fight terror, protect Chinese interests in first 3-way talks since 2021
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Call comes as foreign ministers of China, Pakistan and Afghanistan meet for first time since Taliban took power in Kabul. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3219685/china-calls-pakistan-afghanistan-help-fight-terror-protect-chinese-interests-first-3-way-talks-2021?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina-US rivalry puts squeeze on South Korea in the Taiwan Strait
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Seoul is expected to stick to its one-China policy but observers note a stronger tone as it moves closer to Washington. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3219545/china-us-rivalry-puts-squeeze-south-korea-taiwan-strait?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBanks roll out ‘barbecue loans’ to businesses in China’s new grilled-food capital Zibo as they compete for new borrowers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Banks in Zibo in Shandong province, recently dubbed the ‘outdoor barbecue capital’, are offering fast, cheap loans to restaurants and suppliers in a bid to capitalise on the craze as competition among Chinese lenders…
Read MoreFloods force thousands to leave homes in eastern China amid heavy rainfall
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Forecasters have warned more heavy rain, thunder and high winds will hit more areas in southern and eastern China in the next few days. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3219682/floods-force-thousands-leave-homes-eastern-china-amid-heavy-rainfall?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhy China may be reluctant to get too deeply involved in Sudan peace efforts
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Despite long-standing Chinese ties to the North African nation and huge investments, observers see little appetite in Beijing for direct intervention. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3219671/why-china-may-be-reluctant-get-too-deeply-involved-sudan-peace-efforts?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina’s street stall economy handed lifeline as curbs lifted in boost for jobs, scared hawkers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. After years of officials pushing out hawkers in an effort to clean up the street stalls, Shenzhen will allow street vendors to operate from the start of September in designated areas within the city.…
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