Tag: China

Thursday, June 28th 2018 - 12:45 UTC
Good news for British farmers: China lifts ban on beef from the UK

China has ended a two-decades-long ban on exports of beef from the UK, first introduced after the outbreak of BSE - or “mad cow disease” - in the 1990s. The government said the development will be worth £250m to British producers over the next five years.
Tuesday, June 26th 2018 - 08:16 UTC
Brazilian soybeans expected to benefit from US-China trade war

The country that could indirectly benefit from the intensifying US-China trade war is Brazil, which finds itself in a strategic position to increase its market share of soybean exports to China.
Friday, June 22nd 2018 - 08:57 UTC
US/China trade dispute: Beijing says US suffers of a “symptom of paranoid delusions”

U.S. protectionism is self-defeating and a “symptom of paranoid delusions” that must not distract China from its path to modernization, Chinese state media said on Friday. China has stepped up its war of words with the United States since President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to hit US$ 200 billion of Chinese imports with 10% tariffs if China retaliates against his previous targeting of US$ 50 billion in imports.
Wednesday, June 20th 2018 - 09:12 UTC
Kim in China underlines “friendship, unity and cooperation” with Beijing

Kim Jong Un declared North Korea's unstinting “friendship, unity and cooperation” with Beijing during his third visit to China this year, in a show of loyalty to his main ally following a landmark summit with US President Donald Trump.
Wednesday, June 20th 2018 - 08:50 UTC
Cuba actively promotes foreign investment to prop the economy

The Cuban government opened on Monday the 3rd Edition of International Convention and Exhibition of Cuban Industry (CubaIndustria 2018), seeking to attract foreign investors to revitalize the country's economy.
Monday, June 18th 2018 - 08:34 UTC
China knows better as Trump tariff strategy trsicks US voters

Global Times Editorial

The Trump administration announced tariffs on Chinese high-tech and industrial imports worth of US$50 billion. The first round, on imports totaling US$34 billion, will begin July 6, while the second round is still under review.
Monday, June 18th 2018 - 08:30 UTC
China forced to fight back with reciprocal tariffs

The following editorial on the current US/China trade war was published by the official news agency Xinhua,
Friday, June 15th 2018 - 10:55 UTC
Markets waiting for Trump's announcement on US$ 50bn tariffs against China

Asian shares wobbled on Friday as investors braced for U.S. tariffs against China, while the Euro flirted with two-week lows after a cautious European Central Bank indicated it would not raise interest rates for some time. U.S. President Donald Trump has made up his mind to impose “pretty significant” tariffs and will unveil a list targeting US$ 50 billion of Chinese goods on Friday, an administration official said. Beijing has warned that it was ready to respond.
Tuesday, June 12th 2018 - 08:13 UTC
Dairy prices push the FAO Food Price Index up in May

Global agricultural food commodity prices rose in May, with dairy prices jumping significantly. The FAO Food Price Index averaged 176.2 points during the month, up 1.2% from April.
Monday, June 11th 2018 - 08:26 UTC
Brazilian leading presidential candidate softens attitude towards China

Rightwing presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro said that China was an “exceptional partner” of Brazil, softening earlier criticism that Chinese investors were taking over Latin America’s largest economy. “We will continue being a partner of China,” Bolsonaro said when asked how he would treat Chinese investments if he wins the October election.