China
China tops global clean energy table
March 30, 2011China remains the world's leading investor in low-carbon energy technology, a global study has shown. The table, published by the US Pew Environment Group, showed that the Chinese invested $54.4bn (£34.1bn) in 2010, up from $39.1bn in 2009. While...
China posts a surprise trade deficit as exports slow
March 10, 2011China has reported a surprise trade deficit in February after exports slowed. Shipments grew at a weaker-than-expected 2.4% in February from the same month a year ago, latest figures show. Imports on the other hand increased by 19.4%, resulting in a...
China says it will boost its defence budget in 2011
March 04, 2011China is to increase its defence budget in 2011, amid fears in the region that its military might is growing. Spending will increase by 12.7% to 601.1bn yuan ($91.5bn; £56.2bn) up from 532.1bn yuan last year, officials said. Many analysts say...
Beijing introduces tough property restrictions
February 18, 2011Chinese officials in Beijing have introduced tough property restrictions in the capital amid growing concerns over a property bubble. Permanent residents will be limited to buying two apartments; others will be restricted to just one property. The...
Where are markets heading to? Two scenarios for 2011
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February 03, 2011Mutual relations, which characterize markets (to others these may be economic aggregates) allow us to define likely tendencies in specific areas. Firms use these to make strategic decisions regarding the scale and place of production/provision of services...
Africa welcomes China investment
January 28, 2011African Development Bank Chief Economist Mthuli Ncube says Africa welcomes investment from China as it does from other sources. Ncube is attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. African Development Bank Chief Economist Mthuli Ncube...
Chinese company intends to import Moldovan wines
January 28, 2011The Beijing Kindsku Trading company (China) intends to import Moldovan wines. According to Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry of Moldova Vasile Bumacov, representatives of the company are recommended by the China Ministry of Trade for importing...
China pushing for Yuan to be global currency
January 24, 2011Business leaders have mixed views about how soon the Chinese currency might replace the dollar as the world’s dominant currency as Beijing promotes greater use of the yuan. Some say Beijing must carry out more reforms for that to happen. Even...
China's investments in US are growing
January 20, 2011China's investment in U.S. business operations is growing rapidly, as the world's second largest economy seeks to find opportunities for profits on the home turf of the biggest global economy. Accounts vary on the extent of the Chinese investments...
China to buy 200 Boeing aircraft
January 19, 2011The US has signed a $45bn (£28bn) export deal with China, according to a Washington official. The trade deal includes a $19bn purchase of 200 Boeing aircraft. It comes amid an official state visit by China's President Hu Jintao to the States...