28 m. ago Hotel conversions gain traction in China’s office market amid high vacancies

More economy and mid-range hotel operators in China are leasing office buildings for conversion to guest accommodation, and such flexible, mixed-use approaches are expected to increase amid a continued weakening of the office market. In some Chinese cities, the practice of multiple hotel brands co-leasing separate floors within a single building has become more prevalent, fuelled by interest from both property owners and hotel operators. In Hangzhou, the capital of eastern China’s Zhejiang...

Society

12 h. ago Beijing slams US senators for ‘malicious’ bill targeting Hong Kong trade offices

Beijing’s foreign affairs arm in Hong Kong has “strongly condemned” a group of US senators for pushing what it calls “malicious legislation” that seeks to strip the city’s trade offices in the United States of their special privileges and potentially force their closure. A spokesman for the Commissioner’s Office of the Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong said the senators’ move exposed their “deep-rooted ideological prejudice” and “Cold War mentality”. “Any attempts to smear Hong Kong’s freedom and...

Events

4 d. ago Congress Targets BJP Over China Outreach Amid Beijing’s Claim On Shaksgam Valley

Congress Targets BJP Over China Outreach Amid Beijing’s Claim On Shaksgam Valley  The Hans India

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1 week ago As Beijing targets Tokyo over Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks, what levers does Japan have?

China’s access to Japan’s coveted industrial-use goods – especially a critical chipmaking ingredient – may face hurdles if Tokyo imposes export restrictions in the event of a prolonged political dispute, though trade is holding steady for now, analysts and a trade organisation said. Beijing’s response to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s November 7 remarks about Taiwan has prompted some analysts to ask what cards Tokyo might play should the relationship deteriorate further. Beijing’s...

Events

1 week ago As Beijing targets Tokyo over Taiwan remarks, what levers does Japan have?

As Beijing targets Tokyo over Taiwan remarks, what levers does Japan have?  South China Morning Post

Events

1 week ago Will Beijing look to US capture of Venezuela’s Maduro for lessons on Taiwan?

The US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro will be closely studied by Beijing, which has signalled its ability to target Taiwan’s leadership in the latest PLA exercises near the island, according to analysts. The operation – carried out on Saturday by the US Army’s elite Delta Force, the military’s top special missions unit – was described by Chinese analysts as a “textbook” strike with high precision and minimal casualties. “The planning and execution were highly refined,” said Fu...

Politics

1 week ago Property industry remains an enemy within for Beijing's economic targets

Property industry remains an enemy within for Beijing's economic targets  Yahoo Finance

Economics

1 week ago Property industry an enemy within for Beijing’s economic targets

Property industry an enemy within for Beijing’s economic targets  South China Morning Post

Economics

2 w. ago Chinese FM advices citizens to avoid travel to Venezuela amid rising security risks

Chinese FM advices citizens to avoid travel to Venezuela amid rising security risks  Global Times

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2 w. ago Multiple Chinese cities curb public New Year’s Eve countdowns as police stress safety

Police in multiple Chinese cities have issued pre-emptive notices stating that no official New Year’s Eve countdowns will be held at popular landmarks, as they prioritise public safety and order ahead of the holiday. This coordinated messaging, consistent with recent years, emerged through a flurry of police notices issued on Tuesday and Wednesday. It reflects a cautious strategy by authorities to prevent a recurrence of tragedies like the 2014 Shanghai stampede. Authorities in major Chinese...

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2 w. ago Multiple Chinese cities curb New Year’s Eve countdowns over safety

Multiple Chinese cities curb New Year’s Eve countdowns over safety  South China Morning Post

Politics

2 w. ago Deadly Explosion in Beijing’s 7th Ring Tunnel Sparks Chatter of a ‘Targeted Attack’

Deadly Explosion in Beijing’s 7th Ring Tunnel Sparks Chatter of a ‘Targeted Attack’  Vision Times

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2 w. ago Trump ‘not worried’ about Beijing’s military drills around Taiwan

US President Donald Trump on Monday described Beijing’s large-scale military exercises around Taiwan as routine activities that have occurred “for 20-25 years”, expressing no concern over the escalation and instead citing his personal rapport with Chinese President Xi Jinping. “I have a great relationship with President Xi, and he hasn’t told me anything about it,” Trump said in remarks to reporters during a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate...

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2 w. ago Chinese cities face subway delays as Beijing targets wasteful spending, high debt levels

China is tapping the brakes on some subway expansions, including in certain affluent cities, a decision analysts said reflects a shift from the debt-fuelled infrastructure boom of the past to a new era of fiscal discipline and investment efficiency. Rich eastern hubs such as Ningbo and Suzhou are among those facing regulatory roadblocks in securing Beijing’s approval for new lines as policymakers scrutinise loss-making projects. In an online response to public inquiries, the Ningbo Municipal...

Economics

3 w. ago China’s Secret EUV Chip Labs: How Beijing Is Targeting 2028 Advanced Chips

China’s Secret EUV Chip Labs: How Beijing Is Targeting 2028 Advanced Chips  Techovedas

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3 w. ago Beijing Targets ‘Disguised’ Bribery With New Evidence Guidelines

Beijing Targets ‘Disguised’ Bribery With New Evidence Guidelines  Caixin Global

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3 w. ago Japan loses appeal as Hongkongers favour South Korea, mainland China this Christmas

Hong Kong tourists are choosing South Korea and other mainland Chinese cities over Japan for their Christmas holidays, a trade body has said, as around 1,500 outbound tours are expected to depart the city. Fanny Yeung Shuk-fun, executive director of the Travel Industry Council, said on Wednesday that 60 per cent of Hong Kong’s tour groups would leave via high-speed rail, mostly for short-haul trips lasting three to four days. “We predict that there will be about 1,500 outbound tours during the...

Politics

3 w. ago Beijing reacts sharply to Ukraine’s intention to impose new sanctions on Chinese citizens

Beijing reacts sharply to Ukraine’s intention to impose new sanctions on Chinese citizens  RBC-Ukraine

Politics

3 w. ago Nvidia (NVDA) Stock: Chipmaker Sets February Target for China H200 Shipments If Beijing Agrees

Nvidia (NVDA) Stock: Chipmaker Sets February Target for China H200 Shipments If Beijing Agrees  CoinCentral

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4 w. ago China eases visa rules for India, tapping into US$21.6 billion travel market

Beijing and New Delhi have taken another step towards normalising economic ties after a five-year rift, as China moves to introduce a simplified visa process for Indian nationals that could help it tap India’s fast-growing travel market. The Chinese embassy in New Delhi said earlier this month that Indian citizens would be able to apply for visas online from December 22, sparing them time-consuming initial in-person visits to the embassy or other consular offices in the country. The move follows...

Economics