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China foundering in IT advances
Life, James Hein, Published on 17/06/2020
» - As I write this it has been a strange two weeks in the world and this has kept most news on the technology front well in the background.
China seeks stronger Asean ties
News, Published on 28/07/2020
» Asean and China will celebrate the 30th anniversary of bilateral relations next year and at issue is whether Asean will be willing to upgrade the country's status to "comprehensive strategic partner". Beijing is hopeful that there will be a consensus among the 10-member countries to further strengthen their all-round cooperation and propel their partnership to a new level.
China begins digital currency trial
Published on 10/10/2020
» SHANGHAI: China’s central bank is issuing 10 million yuan (US$1.5 million) worth of digital currency to 50,000 randomly selected consumers in the country’s first public test of a digital yuan payment system.
China rebalancing with 'dual circulation'
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 19/10/2020
» Ever since Chinese President Xi Jinping set markets abuzz in May by raising the idea of a "dual circulation" economy, observers have been exploring the potential of this new economic model for China which has knock-on effects for the rest of the world.
China STVs exempt from ban
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 23/10/2020
» The Chinese government's ban on outbound tour groups will not affect those who apply for a special tourism visa (STV), says a key official.
China tackles food security fears
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 16/11/2020
» The Covid-19 crisis is adding to China's food security risks as importers have been told to avoid frozen food imports from countries suffering severe outbreaks after positive tests on packaging of some imported seafoods.
China conquers the gaming universe
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 07/12/2020
» Tencent's flagship video game Honour of Kings has become the first online game ever to average more than 100 million daily active users. It was also the world's most lucrative mobile game in September with approximately US$240 million in sales.
China muzzles reporting on Alibaba
Published on 08/01/2021
» China has ordered its domestic media to restrict their reporting on an antitrust investigation into Alibaba Group Holding Ltd as speculation over the future of one of the country’s largest corporations intensified, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter.
Can China control the weather?
Asia focus, Published on 11/01/2021
» After successfully tackling its coronavirus outbreak, China is now setting its sights on taming the weather.
China to keep buying rubber
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/01/2018
» China has pledged to buy more rubber and rice from Thailand this year, while Thailand wants China to speed up inspecting production of Thai-made red edible bird's nests and rice.