Chinese authorities accuse Evergrande of inflating revenues by $80bn: Preliminary decision by regulator marks first detailed allegations against developer and ...
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Quick Glance: Bank of England to Maintain Interest Rates amid Inflation Signals
- The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged as it looks for clearer signs that pay growth and services inflation are cooling enough to allow for a cut in borrowing costs.
- Financial markets are largely predicting that the BoE's benchmark rate will be held at 5.25 percent, marking the fifth consecutive meeting with no change.
- Steady monetary policy in the UK this week would align with major central banks like the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank, indicating that rate reductions will only come when inflation is consistently decreasing.
- The BoE remains cautious about weighting individual labor market releases and will wait for more data on new wage settlements before committing to rate cuts. Official inflation figures for February are expected to further decrease to 3.6 percent.
Western governments lined up to condemn Vladimir Putin's landslide election victory as unfair and undemocratic, but China ... Show more
Quick Glance: Putin revels in electoral victory amidst quiet protests
- Putin secures fifth term easily after suppressing opposition.
- Voters had virtually no choice in the election.
- Critics view the results as predetermined, Putin sees them as trust.
- Protests by the opposition, both in Russia and globally, are downplayed by Putin.
Actor Sammo Hung unhappy with comments on Jackie Chan’s 'old' appearance: Sammo Hung defended Jackie Chan, saying what matters is staying healthy as one ages.
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2024/03/19/actor-sammo-hung-unhappy-with-comments-on-jackie-chans-039old039-appearance
Quick Glance: Actor Sammo Hung defends Jackie Chan's appearance amid criticism
- Hong Kong action star Sammo Hung has defended fellow artiste Jackie Chan after some netizens disparaged Chan’s appearance.
- Hung made the comments at the Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild annual dinner and awards presentation on March 15, expressing concern over negative remarks about Chan's looks.
- Having undergone a knee operation in 2017, Hung admitted to still experiencing leg pain and being unsure about whether he should continue exercising.
- The actor, once part of the Seven Little Fortunes group with Chan, raised doubts about exercising in his 70s and mentioned that his only physical activity now involves eating.
Nvidia expands ties with Chinese EV makers as auto AI race heats up: Nvidia said on Monday it is expanding its collaborations with BYD and other Chinese ...
reuters.com/technology/nvidia-expands-ties-with-chinese-ev-makers-auto-ai-race-heats-up-2024-03-18/
Quick Glance: Nvidia announces new Blackwell AI chip
- Nvidia announces new AI chips and software during the developer conference.
- Blackwell chip GB200 for increased performance and easy deployment.
- Nvidia shifts from chip provider to platform provider.
- NIM software facilitates AI deployment on Nvidia GPUs.
New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon intends visit to China: New Zealand’s prime minister Christopher Luxon intends to travel to China in the coming months following ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealand-prime-minister-luxon-intends-visit-china-2024-03-18/
Clunky new US$3,300 ‘clear sticky tape bracelet’ from fashion house Balenciaga mercilessly mocked on China social media
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3255206/clunky-new-us3300-clear-sticky-tape-bracelet-fashion-house-balenciaga-mercilessly-mocked-china
China protests Taiwan minister's role at Seoul summit backed by U.S.: China rebuked South Korea on Monday for Taiwan's participation in a U.S ...
reuters.com/world/china-protests-taiwan-ministers-role-seoul-summit-backed-by-us-2024-03-18/
Quick Glance: Criticism of Taiwan's Minister at U.S.-Backed Seoul Summit
- China criticizes South Korea for Taiwan's involvement at a democracy summit in Seoul, where Digital Minister Audrey Tang delivered an unexpected video message.
- China opposes Taiwan's participation at the conference, urging Seoul to adhere to the one-China principle and not provide a platform for Taiwanese independence forces.
- Tang's presence at the event was not disclosed beforehand by authorities in Taiwan or South Korea. She emphasized the necessity of a democratic approach to address artificial intelligence challenges in her video message.
- Tang's attendance at Biden's inaugural democracy summit in 2021 also sparked objections from China, prompting U.S. officials to halt the video feed of her comments following a map in her presentation depicting Taiwan distinct from China.
Nvidia deepens BYD ties as it taps China EV makers' demand for AI: TAIPEI -- U.S. chipmaker Nvidia is expanding its partnership with Chinese EV maker BYD to ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Nvidia-deepens-BYD-ties-as-it-taps-China-EV-makers-demand-for-AI
US standards body says ByteDance researcher wrongly added to AI safety groupchat: A researcher from TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance was wrongly added to a ...
reuters.com/technology/us-standards-body-says-bytedance-researcher-wrongly-added-ai-safety-groupchat-2024-03-18/
In 1958, a brand new writing system was introduced in China called Pinyin. It was invented by economist Zhou Youguang, who is credited with helping billions ...
China's southwestern Sichuan province battled raging forest fires over the weekend, state broadcaster CCTV said, as firefighters worked to bring the flames ... Show more
Taiwan's first pro boxing league to kick off in Taipei Friday - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, March 18 (CNA) The first-ever professional boxing league in Taiwan will ...
focustaiwan.tw/sports/202403180020
Putin warns the West that a Russia-NATO conflict is one step away from World War Three, Chinese military and state-run media slam the US after @Reuters report on ... Show more
China Evergrande's flagship unit, founder punished for securities fraud: China Evergrande Group founder Hui Ka Yan will be barred from the securities market for ...
reuters.com/business/chinas-regulator-ban-evergrande-chairman-entering-securities-market-life-2024-03-18/
More Chinese tied the knot in 2023, lifting marriage rates for first time in nine years
reuters.com/world/china/more-chinese-tied-knot-2023-lifting-marriage-rates-first-time-nine-years-2024-03-18/
Guo Wengui supporters sanctioned $327K in case against Paul Hastings lawyer: A group of Chinese-born U.S. supporters of indicted businessman Guo Wengui must pay ...
reuters.com/legal/government/guo-wengui-supporters-sanctioned-327k-case-against-paul-hastings-lawyer-2024-03-18/
Why Trump’s Conflict of Interest Over a TikTok Sale Matters : Trump's sudden opposition to a potential TikTok ban deserves closer scrutiny.
thediplomat.com/2024/03/why-trumps-conflict-of-interest-over-a-tiktok-sale-matters/
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English, Chinese interpretation services for emergency police number expanded to 24/7
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/281_370804.html
China drone maker EHang starts selling flying taxis on Taobao: Chinese drone maker EHang Holidings has started selling its EH216-S model flying taxi on Taobao ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/china-drone-maker-ehang-starts-selling-flying-taxis-taobao-2024-03-18/
Australia News Today: Iron ore, tropical cyclone Megan, ANZ: Good morning, it’s Ben here on a cool Canberra morning with the key items making the news today ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-18/australia-news-today-iron-ore-tropical-cyclone-megan-anz
Chinese professor at Japan university missing after visiting homeland: SHANGHAI (Kyodo) -- A Chinese professor at a western Japan university has gone missing ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Society/Chinese-professor-at-Japan-university-missing-after-visiting-homeland
Silver lining: Tutoring the elderly is growing fast in China: China's rapidly aging population is fuelling a promising and fast-growing market for companies ...
reuters.com/world/china/silver-lining-tutoring-elderly-is-growing-fast-china-2024-03-17/
China's CNOOC discovers 100 million ton oilfield in Bohai Sea: China's CNOOC Ltd has made a major oilfield discovery in the Bohai Sea, adding over 100 million ...
reuters.com/business/energy/chinas-cnooc-discovers-100-million-ton-oilfield-bohai-sea-2024-03-18/
China's upbeat industrial output, retail sales tempered by frail property: China's factory output and retail sales beat expectations in the January-February ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/china-jan-feb-industrial-output-retail-sales-beat-expectations-2024-03-18/
Warehouse developers bet on India as companies look beyond China: Land is getting hard to find in a sprawling industrial park in southern India where workers are ...
reuters.com/business/warehouse-developers-bet-india-companies-look-beyond-china-2024-03-18/
European patent applications hit record high in 2023: The European Patent Office (EPA) received a record number of patent applications last year ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/european-patent-applications-hit-record-high-2023-2024-03-18/
The Fall of Hong Kong: How China-US Rivalry Ended a Geopolitical Neutral Zone: For decades, Hong Kong’s geopolitical neutrality was the very foundation of its ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/the-fall-of-hong-kong-how-china-us-rivalry-ended-a-geopolitical-neutral-zone/
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China’s President Xi Jinping has congratulated Vladimir Putin on his re-election, stating it "fully reflects the support of the Russian people ...
China: Three teenagers detained in Handan over classmate's death: The case in Handan city has sparked anger and furious debate on juvenile crime.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-68594364
TikTok lags on extremism as MPs call out graphic content on platform: TikTok is the only social media giant not signed up to a global anti-extremism pact.
smh.com.au/politics/federal/tiktok-lags-on-extremism-as-mps-call-out-graphic-content-on-platform-20240318-p5fd91.html
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Economic and Social Implications for Creators
- Creators in the U.S. express concern over a potential ban of TikTok, highlighting the impact it could have on their livelihoods.
- The app, a vital income source for many, has also served as a platform for dialogue and community building.
- Some view TikTok as an opportunity for marginalized groups, while others fear the dangerous precedent a ban could set.
- TikTok's influence extends beyond financial aspects, with significant social implications that many consider essential and invaluable.
Hong Kong Housing Rebound Cools as Weekend Property Sales Fall: Hong Kong’s home sales rebound is beginning to lose steam, if last weekend’s transactions at ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-18/hong-kong-housing-rebound-starts-to-cool-as-weekend-sales-fall
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Popeyes to open 1st restaurant in Taiwan: Popeyes plans to open first branch in Taipei's Zhongzheng District in second quarter
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5116925
Why Russia Will Keep Supporting China in the Indo-Pacific: Strategies pinned on enticing Russia away from China are based on a fundamental misreading of Moscow’s ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/why-russia-will-keep-supporting-china-in-the-indo-pacific/
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China sets higher bar for consumer finance companies: China has changed the rules for consumer finance firms for the first time in a decade ...
reuters.com/business/finance/china-sets-higher-bar-consumer-finance-companies-2024-03-18/
Talented China girl, 12, teaches college-level maths online, attracts 2.9 million followers and sparks debate about child prodigies
scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3254785/talented-china-girl-12-teaches-college-level-maths-online-attracts-29-million-followers-and-sparks
Morning Bid: Rates, oil lifted by China's green shoots: A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan
reuters.com/markets/us/global-markets-view-usa-2024-03-18/
Vietnam and the Art of Choosing: Far from refusing to choose in its foreign relations, the country has been canny at deciding when – and where – to partner with ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/vietnam-and-the-art-of-choosing/
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China warns citizens in Singapore to stay away from gambling: China's embassy in Singapore on Monday urged its citizens in the city-state to stay away from all ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-warns-citizens-singapore-stay-away-gambling-2024-03-18/
Quick Glance: China warns Chinese citizens in Singapore to avoid gambling
- The embassy reminded the majority of Chinese citizens in Singapore to enhance their legal awareness and stay away from gambling, as gambling is strictly prohibited by law in China.
- The Chinese embassy in Singapore urged Chinese citizens in the city-state to stay away from gambling, stating that cross-border gambling violates Chinese laws.
- Chinese embassies in South Korea and Sri Lanka have also issued similar warnings recently.
- The embassy in Singapore mentioned that China's Ministry of Public Security opened a reporting platform for combating cross-border and online gambling, where Chinese citizens can report clues and suspicious activities.
China's BYD launches new version of Destroyer 07 hybrid at lower starting price: Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD launched on Monday a new version of its ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinas-byd-launches-new-version-destroyer-07-hybrid-lower-starting-price-2024-03-18/
China's Jan-Feb property investment falls 9.0% y/y: Property investment in China slid 9.0% year-on-year in the first two months of 2024, compared with a 24 ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinas-jan-feb-property-investment-falls-90-yy-2024-03-18/
China foreign minister willing to strengthen communications with New Zealand: China says it wants to strengthen communications with New Zealand and work to ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-foreign-minister-willing-strengthen-communications-with-new-zealand-2024-03-18/
US officials to brief senators Wednesday on threats posed by TikTok, aide says: U.S. national security officials will hold a closed-door briefing on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-officials-brief-senators-wednesday-threats-posed-by-tiktok-aide-2024-03-18/
China building giant hypersonic railgun for space launches: In a hypersonic race for rapid-fire satellite-launching supremacy, China and the US are unveiling ...
asiatimes.com/2024/03/china-building-giant-hypersonic-railgun-for-space-launches/
Cantopop stars Charlene Choi, Gillian Chung and Joey Yung spotted filming show in Singapore
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/cantopop-stars-charlene-choi-gillian-chung-and-joey-yung-spotted-filming-show-in-singapore
China vows to pull out all the stops for EV supply chain buildup: BEIJING/GUANGZHOU -- The Chinese government plans to tap all the policy resources available to ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Electric-cars-in-China/China-vows-to-pull-out-all-the-stops-for-EV-supply-chain-buildup
Morning Bid: Nerves stretched, China data dump kicks off key week: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
reuters.com/markets/asia/global-markets-view-asia-graphic-pix-2024-03-17/
Naver shares tank as AliExpress lures shoppers: Naver shares continue to slide in the face of growing e-commerce threats from AliExpress whose ultra-cheap sales ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/03/419_370833.html
What’s behind Iran’s $13B investment in domestic oil industry?: Iran’s oil exports are on the rise, particularly to China, though the country faces challenges in ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/03/whats-behind-irans-13b-investment-domestic-oil-industry
Trump’s tariffs to hurt Chinese automakers: Several Chinese automakers will suffer a blow if Republican candidate Donald Trump imposes a 100% tariff on Chinese ...
asiatimes.com/2024/03/trumps-tariffs-to-hurt-chinese-automakers/
Wait, is TikTok really Chinese?: The future of TikTok is mired in uncertainty in the United States after the House of Representatives passed a bill last week ...
cnn.com/2024/03/18/tech/tiktok-bytedance-china-ownership-intl-hnk/
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Freddie Mercury’s London mansion up for sale, first time since 1980: Freddie Mercury ’s sanctuary in London, where he lived the last decade of his life ...
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China Feb new bank loans dip more than expected, lending growth at record low: New bank lending in China fell more than expected in February from a record high ...
reuters.com/business/finance/china-feb-new-bank-loans-dip-145-trln-yuan-reuters-calculations-show-2024-03-15/
These cars come with sleeping kits, drones, kitchens and more: The high-tech offerings highlight the risk for Western manufacturers if they fall more behind in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-10/5-unusual-electric-car-features-in-china-from-gaming-system-to-full-sized-beds
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London's FTSE 100 opens higher on miners' boost: The UK's FTSE 100 inched higher on Monday as metal miners rose on upbeat economic data from China ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/londons-ftse-100-opens-higher-miners-boost-2024-03-18/
The Extent (and Limits) of China’s Economic Influence: While Beijing’s economic statecraft has altered the strategic calculations for many countries ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/the-extent-and-limits-of-chinas-economic-influence/
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Taiwan set to hold rates steady amid inflation concerns: Taiwan's central bank is expected to hold its policy interest rate steady this week and to stay the ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/taiwan-set-hold-rates-steady-amid-inflation-concerns-2024-03-18/
Great-Power Competition Comes to Antarctica: China’s Scientific Push Tests the Continent’s Stability
foreignaffairs.com/arctic-antarctic/great-power-competition-comes-antarctica
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More than 3,300 people have been evacuated as a forest fire spreads through a Tibetan-populated county in China’s Sichuan province ... Show more
Class action: Apple pays 490 million dollars after Cook's comments: In discussions with investors before and after the quarterly accounts, every word counts for ...
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/sammelklage-apple-zahlt-490-millionen-dollar-nach-cook-aeusserungen-a-5b1cfb00-7f75-4574-a6ce-3d4cbdf7888c
China's Zhaoxin KX-7000 CPU doubles performance of prior-gen chip, still trails 6-year-old AMD and Intel processors
tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/chinas-zhaoxin-kx-7000-cpu-doubles-performance-of-prior-gen-chip-still-trails-6-year-old-amd-and-intel-processors
Cheaper anti-wrinkle eye cream brands outperform Sulwhasoo, Estee Lauder and Shiseido, Hong Kong watchdog finds
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3255419/some-affordable-anti-wrinkle-eye-creams-such-nivea-outperform-expensive-versions-hong-kong-consumer
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'Novice driver' mistakenly hits gas pedal, crashes into New Taipei FamilyMart
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5117049
North Taiwan expected to see cooler weather during week: Forecaster predicts north will be coldest on Wednesday, Thursday
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5116847
Australia wanted to catch Chinese spies. Is this really who it had in mind?: New foreign interference laws raise tough questions about xenophobia
irishtimes.com/world/australia/2024/03/18/australia-wanted-to-catch-chinese-spies-is-this-really-who-it-had-in-mind/
Guardrails For the South China Sea: A top U.S. diplomat hopes the Senate will ratify a maritime treaty.
thediplomat.com/2024/03/guardrails-for-the-south-china-sea/
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“3 Body Problem” Is a Rare Species of Sci-Fi Epic: The Netflix adaptation of Liu Cixin’s trilogy mixes heady theoretical questions with genuine spectacle and ...
newyorker.com/magazine/2024/03/25/3-body-problem-tv-review-netflix
Why is AliExpress selling a blanket of the Palmerston North Council building?: So many questions, so few answers. And at the end of the day… a blanket.
thespinoff.co.nz/society/18-03-2024/why-is-aliexpress-selling-a-blanket-of-the-palmerston-north-council-building
Commentary: Bans on electric cars and solar panels? It’s not so implausible: If clean technology gets labelled as foreign threats and targeted in trade wars ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/china-electric-vehicles-ban-green-tech-trade-tariff-4202906
Mother drops her baby from the third floor - and thereby saves his life: A mother dropped her child from the third floor in a house fire in China - and could ...
stern.de/panorama/china--mutter-laesst-baby-aus-drittem-stock-fallen---und-rettet-sein-leben-34548554.html
CATL earnings slip masks charged-up ambitions: The world's biggest producer of batteries for electric cars has just hit a rare pothole ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/catl-earnings-slip-masks-charged-up-ambitions-2024-03-18/
India shines light on hair smuggling as China demand grows: NEW DELHI -- An Indian investigation into an alleged hair smuggling racket has shone a light on ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Society/Crime/India-shines-light-on-hair-smuggling-as-China-demand-grows
Trump’s ‘bloodbath’ tirade contained a warning on Chinese cars. Here are the facts.
politico.com/news/2024/03/18/trumps-bloodbath-tirade-contained-a-warning-on-chinese-cars-here-are-the-facts-00147600
Startup Offers EV Firms Greener Graphite in Alternative to China: An alternative energy startup in Malaysia is ready to help electric-vehicle makers source a key ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-18/startup-offers-ev-firms-greener-graphite-in-alternative-to-china
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US$500,000 luxury meal in space created by chef of 2-Michelin-star restaurant has people flying to sign up
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Chinese jet maker COMAC eyes Southeast Asia after Singapore debut: SINGAPORE/HONG KONG -- When China's answer to the Boeing 737 and the Airbus A320 debuted ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Aerospace-Defense-Industries/Chinese-jet-maker-COMAC-eyes-Southeast-Asia-after-Singapore-debut
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