Tag: China

Monday, April 25th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
China's Zero-COVID policy hits Chilean fruit exports

Sanitary measures by Chinese health authorities to curb the spread of COVID-19, which include port closures, are taking a toll on Chile's fruit exports, it was reported Sunday.
Thursday, April 21st 2022 - 09:47 UTC
Brazilian port exporters feeling the pinch of less Chinese purchases

Brazilian pork exporters are facing a tight situation following the fall in shipments to China, which seems to have recovered the hog herd faster than expected, following the outbreak of African Swine Fever, ASF, a couple of years ago.
Monday, April 18th 2022 - 15:29 UTC
China lowers banks' reserves to stimulate the economy

China's central bank announced last Friday a flat reduction of 25 basis points of in banks' reserve requirements, as part of the anticipated pro-growth measures to stimulate the world´s second-largest economy. The slowing down of domestic consumption in the first half of the year, flared by the outbreaks in Shanghai, are expected to be stronger in the second half.
Wednesday, April 13th 2022 - 09:49 UTC
Brazilian pork exports in a recovery tendency: China remains the main market

The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) has reported that pork exports (all products, raw and processed included) reached 91.4 thousand tons in March, which is 16.3% lower than the February 2021 record with 109,2 thousand tons.
Tuesday, April 12th 2022 - 09:00 UTC
US State Dept. orders evacuation of Shanghai consulate

The US State Department has ordered all non-essential staff at the consulate in the Chinese city of Shanghai to leave town altogether “due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak and the impact of restrictions related to the People's Republic of China's response.”
Tuesday, April 5th 2022 - 09:10 UTC
Foreign diplomatic missions decry harsh covid-19 isolation measures in Shanghai

As a part of its zero-tolerance for covid-19 cases, the Government of China has been separating children from their parents to handle the recent outbreak in Shanghai.
Saturday, April 2nd 2022 - 09:50 UTC
Uruguayan exports grow 28% in March of 2022

Uruguay's exports rose 28% in March of 2022 when compared to the same month last year, according to the Uruguay XXI report released Friday in Montevideo, which took into account figures from duty-free trade zones. Beef was once again the star product.
Thursday, March 31st 2022 - 20:26 UTC
War in Europe leads to new longest non stop passenger flight

As a result of a ban from flying over Russian territory, Cathay Pacific has reconfigured its nonstop service between New York Airport (JFK) and Hong Kong Airport (HKG), which will now become the longest passenger route in terms of distance. It will be operated by Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.
Wednesday, March 30th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
China to help Argentina finance imports, ambassador says

China's Ambassador to Buenos Aires Tuesday said in an interview published by the local newspaper Ámbito that his country was willing to “promote financial support to Argentina for the payment of imports.”
Monday, March 21st 2022 - 18:00 UTC
Chinese airliner crashes with 132 people on board

A US-built Boeing 737-800 belonging to China Eastern Airlines crashed Monday in the southern province of Guangxi, presumably killing all 132 people on board instantly, in what has become the worst civilian air disaster in the country since 2010.