4 h. ago Foreign firms double down on China investment amid global economic uncertainty

Foreign firms double down on China investment amid global economic uncertainty  Xinhua

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3 d. ago HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan says geopolitics, economic uncertainty may dim IPO outlook

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) CEO Bonnie Chan Yiting cautioned that the fundraising bonanza in the city, which leads the global initial public offering (IPO) rankings this year, could slow down amid geopolitical and economic risks. “I would say that we need to be very conscious that the world is still under a lot of stress geopolitically and macroeconomically,” she said at the Bund Summit financial forum in Shanghai on Thursday. “I think it’s too early [for the HKEX] to claim...

Economics

6 d. ago How will China's rare earth restrictions affect investors and global supply chains?

How will China's rare earth restrictions affect investors and global supply chains?  The Economic Times

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1 week ago Hong Kong police arrest 2 men for alleged HK$440,000 fake gold swindle

Hong Kong police have arrested two men who allegedly used fake gold items to swindle pawn shops across the city out of HK$440,000 (US$56,587), as prices for the precious metal reached record-breaking highs amid wider global economic uncertainty. The force said on Wednesday that officers from its Wong Tai Sin branch had arrested a 27-year-old and a 54-year-old earlier this week on charges of “obtaining property by deception” and “attempting to obtain property by deception”. Investigations...

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1 week ago Hong Kong police arrest 2 men for alleged HK$140,000 fake gold swindle

Hong Kong police have arrested two men who allegedly used fake gold items to swindle pawn shops across the city out of HK$140,000 (US$56,587), as prices for the precious metal reached record-breaking highs amid wider global economic uncertainty. The force said on Wednesday that officers from its Wong Tai Sin branch had arrested a 27-year-old and a 54-year-old earlier this week on charges of “obtaining property by deception” and “attempting to obtain property by deception”. Investigations...

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1 week ago Chinese robotaxi firms Pony.ai, WeRide on road to Hong Kong IPOs

Pony.ai and WeRide, two leading robotaxi operators in mainland China, have taken their first steps towards share offerings on the Hong Kong stock exchange by filing fundraising plans with the securities regulator. They will join a clutch of mainland companies seeking to tap global investors’ growing interest in China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry as the key players accelerate their global expansion plans. According to documents published by the China Securities Regulatory Commission on...

Economics

1 week ago China’s exports defy expectations in September under weight of trade war uncertainty

China’s exports rebounded in September after hitting a six-month low in August, supported by recovering overseas demand and front-loading ahead of the “super golden week” holiday – though the latest flare-up with the United States over the weekend has renewed uncertainty over the economic outlook. Outbound shipments rose 8.3 per cent year on year to US$328.6 billion last month, customs data showed on Monday. The figure was higher than August’s 4.4 per cent – which was the lowest growth since...

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1 week ago China Shifts Foreign Investment Focus from Quantity to Quality

China Shifts Foreign Investment Focus from Quantity to Quality  Global Trade Magazine

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2 w. ago How US Gulf partnerships could thwart China’s AI leadership plans

In a global first, China has launched a cutting-edge commercial underwater data centre in Hainan. The facility has the potential to upgrade digital service offerings, increase Beijing’s share of global internet traffic and serve as a magnet for foreign direct investment from global technology giants. To make progress, China must find a competitive edge, given the fast-expanding infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates and the United States, where rivals in the artificial intelligence (AI) race...

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2 w. ago Japan, China markets dent Asia as economic, political uncertainty drag

Japan, China markets dent Asia as economic, political uncertainty drag  Reuters

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2 w. ago Kazakhstan seeks investment to become ‘transit hub’ for China

While Kazakhstan is cooperating closely with China on the digitalisation of trade, a government official from the Central Asian country said this week that more infrastructure investment is needed – including along the Middle Corridor trade route – for it to realise its aim of becoming a bridge between Asia and Europe. Exporters turned to the Middle Corridor – which connects China and Europe via Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey – as an alternative to the northern route of the...

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2 w. ago Hong Kong a 'critical bridge' as global investors 'rediscover' China, Morgan Stanley says

Hong Kong a 'critical bridge' as global investors 'rediscover' China, Morgan Stanley says  Yahoo Finance

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2 w. ago China’s Expanding FTA Network: Unlocking New Opportunities for Global Investors

China’s Expanding FTA Network: Unlocking New Opportunities for Global Investors  China Briefing

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3 w. ago China’s Massive Renewable Investments Reshape Global Energy Markets

China’s Massive Renewable Investments Reshape Global Energy Markets  WebProNews

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3 w. ago China Tech Cities on the Rise: AI and VC Opportunities for Global Investors

China Tech Cities on the Rise: AI and VC Opportunities for Global Investors  China Briefing

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