9 d. ago China’s National Intellectual Property Administration Releases Notice on the Pilot Program to Optimize the Business Environment in the Field of Intellectual Property

China’s National Intellectual Property Administration Releases Notice on the Pilot Program to Optimize the Business Environment in the Field of Intellectual Property  The National Law Review

Economics

1 week ago Texas governor signs bill banning Chinese citizens from buying property in state

A bill to restrict property ownership in Texas by Chinese citizens became law, more than two years after it was first introduced, setting up what could be a prolonged legal and political battle as critics plan to file a suit challenging its constitutionality. Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, announced on Saturday that he had signed the bill, which also targets nationals from Iran, North Korea and Russia, into law. Abbott expressed support for the bill in February, writing on social media that...

Economics

1 week ago China’s rolls out ‘property supermarkets’ to support ailing housing market

With another decline in housing prices in May and sentiment among buyers remaining subdued, Chinese authorities are rolling out “property supermarkets”, which are online or offline hubs where consumers can view homes. Chengdu last week became the latest city to launch a homebuying platform in an effort to make homebuying more transparent and efficient. The capital of southwestern China’s Sichuan province partnered with nearly 30 state-owned and private developers to feature more than 50 projects...

Politics

1 week ago China rolls out ‘property supermarkets’ to help ailing housing market

With another decline in housing prices in May and sentiment among buyers remaining subdued, Chinese authorities are rolling out “property supermarkets”, which are online or offline hubs where consumers can view homes. Chengdu last week became the latest city to launch a homebuying platform in an effort to make homebuying more transparent and efficient. The capital of southwestern China’s Sichuan province partnered with nearly 30 state-owned and private developers to feature more than 50 projects...

Politics

1 week ago China’s property slump drives Hong Kong investors to Japan amid yen weakness

Global investors, including those based in Hong Kong, are channelling their funds into Japan’s residential property market as returns from assets in mainland China sag in the midst of a four-year slump, according to market consultants. They ploughed in US$11.2 billion of capital into Japanese real estate in the first quarter, or 6 per cent above the five-year average, according to data compiled by Colliers, making it the fifth largest recipient globally. Investors from the US, Singapore and Hong...

Economics

2 w. ago China's property sector has been in an extended slump. Shrinking population is making it worse

China's property sector has been in an extended slump. Shrinking population is making it worse  CNBC

Culture

2 w. ago China’s property market recovery stalls as falling prices hit sentiment

China’s property market recovery stalls as falling prices hit sentiment  Financial Times

Economics

2 w. ago China National Intellectual Property Administration Affirms Validity of Harbour BioMed's Patent; Infringement Lawsuit Moves Forward

China National Intellectual Property Administration Affirms Validity of Harbour BioMed's Patent; Infringement Lawsuit Moves Forward  Morningstar

Society

2 w. ago No respite in China’s property crisis as new home prices drop for 24th month

No respite in China’s property crisis as new home prices drop for 24th month  South China Morning Post

Society

2 w. ago China ‘stepping in’ as property concerns mount, but no ‘treading the old path’

Premier Li Qiang’s remarks on further shoring up the property sector and escalating policy support are said to be indicative of Beijing’s lingering concerns over the sector – once an economic pillar for China – that remains a drag on growth and consumption, as seen in the latest statistics. Analysts say that while there is no quick fix to the woes, Beijing has grown more wary of the impact on overall sentiment and domestic demand, as the economy grapples with external turmoil. A State Council...

Politics

last month Cooperation the only way to avert Hong Kong’s healthcare cost crisis

Hong Kong faces rising hospital fees, insurance premium increases, unprofitable health insurers and high out-of-pocket health spending. This developing healthcare cost crisis is expected to worsen amid the city’s ageing population. Avoiding this crisis requires a transformation in cooperation between healthcare providers, insurers and health authorities, underpinned by technology integration across the whole system. Ignoring the impact of Covid-19, healthcare costs rose by 23 per cent in the...

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