24 Jun 2021
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On Thursday, pro-democracy Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily went to print for the final time.
The move comes amidst an increasing crackdown on the Hong Kong press in the wake of the Hong Kong National Security Law (NSL), which Beijing passed in June 2020 following months of anti-governm...
April 16, 2024
Policymakers want the financial system to channel more cash into low-carbon development. The latest: On April 10, several regulators – including the central bank (PBoC), macro planner (NDRC), and securities regulator (CSRC) – issued guidance on increasing financial support for green… Read More »
April 16, 2024
China’s economy grew strongly in the first quarter of 2024. According to data released by the stats bureau (NBS) on Monday: Real GDP grew 5.3% in Q1 2024, up from 5.2% in the previous quarter On a seasonally adjusted quarter-on-quarter… Read More »
April 15, 2024
China and North Korea have lots to talk about. On Saturday, Zhao Leji, chairman of the legislature (NPCSC) and China’s third-ranked official, met with North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un. ICMYI: On Thursday, Zhao talked up cooperation with his North… Read More »