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China will encourage listing of leading futures firms, to issue futures law

China's commodities market had been volatile this year amid the uneven global economic recovery, easing liquidity and speculation

US, EU in agreement on rising Chinese assertiveness in Indo-Pac: Sherman

The US and EU are increasingly on the same page in countering China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.

China accuses MI6 chief of pushing 'fake news' after its 'debt trap' remark

The Chinese embassy in the UK accused Richard Moore of "peddling fake news" after the MI6 chief claimed Beijing targets poor countries with "debt" and "data" traps

No currency manipulator tag from United States but China under lens

The US Treasury Department cited China for a number of failures that prevent trading partners from gaining full knowledge of how it manages its currency

China: Evergrande tycoon's new banker is the 'queen of shell companies'

Chu's Kingston Securities was the sole manager of two share sales last month by Evergrande's electric-vehicle unit, helping the company raise more than $400 million despite a liquidity crisis

WTA stance on women's tennis in China could be unique, cost millions

WTA President and CEO Steve Simon did not set out to lead the way for how sports should confront China when he announced that the women's tennis tour would suspend tournaments there

Nepal faces significant fall in imports from China, traders bear the brunt

Traders in Nepal are facing delays and inconsistencies in import orders from China, leading to unprecedented monetary losses.Despite China's assurances to increase the number of containers for imports, they have failed to execute the plan. China's withholding of trucks and containers at the Nepal-China border has become a concern for traders in Nepal, leading to delays and disruptions.Statistics show a decline in exports to China from the past three years. According to the Trade and Export Promotion Centre, exports in the last fiscal year 2020-21 fell by 14.7 per cent from 2019-20 to Rs1 billion, reported The Kathmandu Post.Although, imports have ramped up since the last fiscal year, from Rs 60.12 billion to Rs 94.30 billion during the initial four months of the present fiscal year, reported The Kathmandu Post."A meeting was held with China's TAR Port and commerce-related authorities. Discussions were made to increase the number of cargo going to Nepal from Kerung and facilitating the

China: Kaisa fails to get bondholders nod to extend maturity, risks default

Kaisa now faces the possibility of defaulting on its 6.5% offshore bonds due Dec. 7

China steelmaking ingredients fall as utilisation rates slip for 7th week

Capacity utilisation rates of blast furnaces at 247 steel firms across China declined for the seventh straight week

China, US tussle over President Joe Biden's 'Summit for Democracy'

China and the US are tussling over President Joe Biden's upcoming democracy summit, which the ruling Communist Party sees as a challenge to its authoritarian ways.

China weaponised trade, difficult to see it as trusted partner: Tony Abbott

Tony Abbott on Friday said that China has weaponised trade and it is difficult to see Beijing as a trusted partner.

China's aviation regulator wants 737 MAX to resume flights around Dec end

China's aviation regulator expects airlines will resume commercial operations with the Boeing Co 737 MAX by the end of this year or the beginning of next year

China's November services activity expands at slower clip, survey shows

The Caixin/Markit services PMI fell to 52.1 in November from 53.8 in October, but remained above the 50-point mark that separates growth from contraction on a monthly basis

China wants to ensure Uyghur genocide is never discussed: Ex-UN employee

A UN employee was fired last week for accusing the OHCHR of providing the names of Chinese government opponents and activists to the Chinese government

Women's Tennis Association suspends all women's tennis tournaments in China

In response, China said it "opposes the politicisation of sports"

Laos to launch $5.9 bn Chinese-built railway as debt to Beijing mounts

Laos is opening a $5.9 billion Chinese-built railway that links China's poor southwest to foreign markets but piles on potentially risky debt.

Chinese government may cut its GDP target for 2022 to 5% from 6%

Investors are closely watching for clues on next year's policy and reform agenda

China aviation regulator clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again: Report

Chinese pilots will need to complete new training before commercial flights can begin, China Aviation Daily said, citing the Civil Aviation Administration of China

US defence chief slams China's drive for hypersonic weapons

China's growing military muscle and its drive to end American predominance in Asia has triggered unease in Washington

US defense chief Lloyd Austin slams China's drive for hypersonic weapons

Lloyd Austin says that China's pursuit of hypersonic weapons increases tensions in the region.