How Brands in China Can Show Support During the Time of the Coronavirus
The event of the coronavirus in China is understandably one that businesses need to comprehend, unravel the media hype and find clarity on. For a take on potential effect, Vogue Business took a look at this today on WeChat. For reliable news on the status, check the...
Coles has filed a trademark for a new logo featuring Chinese characters, as it ramps up its export business
Coles has doubled down on its Chinese growth strategy, lodging a new trademark as part of its expansion plans to lure more affluent Asian buyers to its meat products while focusing on vegan options locally. The grocery giant filed a trademark for a Coles logo that...
Greater Bay Area (GBA) to foster artificial intelligence AI innovation
A global race to speed up artificial intelligence applications AI and innovations is on. Nansha district of Guangzhou, which is located in the geographical center of the Greater Bay Area (GBA), China’s biggest economic engine, is acting quickly for the opportunity to...
China Elderly Care will grow to RMB10.29 trillion within next three years
We have been tracking news related to the liberalization of the elderly-care market in Guangdong for some time. Now, the provincial government has issued some guidelines that look promising for investors, although the emphasis is clearly on non-profit organizations...
Guangdong zooms ahead with electric cars
New Energy Vehicle* production is surging in Guangdong, which is already the country’s largest market for electric cars. In Q1, sales jumped 252.1%, by far the fastest in the country. Leading the charge were Guangzhou Auto (+71% YoY) and Shenzhen-based BYD (+147%)....
July beef exports: China officially becomes Australia’s largest export customer
CHINA, for the first time in history, has become Australia’s largest export beef market by volume, surging past traditional big-hitting customers Japan and the United States in trade conducted during July. The prospect of China assuming the mantle of Australia’s...
All systems go for ChAFTA
The full benefits of the Australia China Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) took affect at the start of this year. In this address to the Henan Investment and Trade Fair, Asialink Chairman The Hon Andrew Robb AO maps out the opportunities now up for grabs. China, the most...
DHL fully-automated intelligent drone delivery service
DHL Express, the world's leading international express delivery service provider, and the world's leading intelligent autonomous aerial vehicle company EHang have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly launch a fully automated and intelligent smart drone...
China Copes With Pork Shortage By Feasting on Luxury Australian Steaks
While China’s pig supplies tumble in the wake of the contagious swine epidemic, its imports of pork, beef, seafood, poultry and sheep meat from suppliers from Brazil to New Zealand are booming. Beef imports eclipsed 1 million metric tons last year, making China the...
How Luckin Coffee Is Burning Through Cash To Overtake Starbucks In China
Founded in October 2017 by Chinese entrepreneur Jenny Qian Zhiya, Luckin Coffee has come a long way in a short time to challenge Starbucks’ dominance of the coffee consumption market in China. Luckin is the first large-scale threat to Starbucks’ coffee business built...
Shenzhen Issues Country’s First Subway Electronic Invoices Backed With Blockchain
China's first blockchain-based electronic invoice for a subway ride was issued at the Futian Station of the Shenzhen Metro, local finance publication Securities Daily reports on March 18. Shenzhen is the first economic special zone in China. The e-invoice function is...
Starbucks launches all-day dining cafe in China
Starbucks Corp said on Friday it would launch a new all-day dining cafe in China which will serve a brunch menu and cocktails, as the world’s largest coffee chain seeks to expand its retail offering in the increasingly competitive market. The opening of the cafe in...
Aussie Rock Lobsters Claw Their Way to Chinese Markets
Buoyant times lie ahead for the Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-operative thanks to growing demand in China for rock lobsters. The Co-operative is also seeking to diversify its rock lobster exports to a range of other countries. Founded in the 1950s, the...
China puts off licenses for US companies amid tariff battle
Amid a worsening tariff battle, China is putting off accepting license applications from American companies in financial services and other industries until Washington makes progress toward a settlement, a business group says …...
China, ASEAN committed to advancing trade amid rising protectionism
Beerlao may not be a household name in China when it comes to alcoholic drinks, but over just a few years, the beer brand from Laos has gained a strong following for its distinct flavour. "China has become the largest overseas market for Lao Brewery...
China animal protein consumption growth predicted to slow
China’s average animal protein consumption growth is predicted to “markedly” slowdown due to changes in consumer behaviour, according to Rabobank....
Chinese retailer Hema signs deal for Norway salmon
Hema Fresh, Alibaba Group's online-to-offline food chain, signed an agreement with the Norwegian Seafood Council to increase salmon imports from the country, China Daily reported. Chinese consumption of salmon is expected to reach 240,000 metric tons by...
China-Australia relations in the spotlight, as port groups push for more action and less red tape
Malcolm Turnbull's gesture of conciliation to the Chinese Government earlier this month was a "promising development" according to Adam Handley, WA president of the Australia China Business Council and consultant to major foreign government and...
Achieving results – Boosting living standards for all Chinese
When the late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping launched the reform and opening policy, Beijing's primary goal at the beginning was to jumpstart the domestic economy in order to provide opportunities for all Chinese citizens to enjoy greater prosperity if they...
Brexit China looking at top-notch trade deal with UK after EU withdrawal
China and Britain are trying to secure a “top-notch” free trade agreement after the UK leaves the European Union, China has said. Zhong Shan, the country’s commerce minister, confirmed talks with British international trade minister Liam Fox had set the...
China corn rallies as Beijing signals support for ethanol plan
BEIJING, Aug 23 (Reuters) - China corn futures rallied on Thursday after the central government said it would promote the use of ethanol in vehicles, its first public statement on its ambitious biofuel policy in almost a year …...
China and Finland see Arctic Circle as Land of Opportunity
The Arctic Circle may seem like a territory that stands as cold and barren, which many imagine would be uninhabitable. But appearances and stereotypes can be deceiving and if you have a chance to visit the Arctic, you may discover it’s Earth’s new frontier...
China’s new online cosmetics stars: Men
BEIJING: When Jiang Cheng first tried a bit of concealer during his first year of university in China it gave him self-confidence and he was instantly hooked. Now he is among hundreds of Chinese men sharing beauty tips online and cashing in on the booming...
International Trade Secretary secures major deal for UK dairy in China
International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox MP today (Thursday 23 August) met with China’s General Administration of Customs to reach an agreement which would allow the import of UK dairy products made with milk from third countries …...
Beijing retaliates as new US tariffs kick in on $16 billion of Chinese goods
A new round of U.S. tariffs on $16 billion worth of Chinese imports kicked in on Thursday, prompting Beijing to retaliate with its own levies on American goods worth the same amount. The latest trade escalation comes as officials from the world's two...
China blocked from building 5G networks in Australia
China has faced another setback in its bid to become a global telecommunications powerhouse, after the Australian government effectively blocked Chinese carriers from building Australia's 5G network due to national security concerns …...
China reaches golden half-century in dominant Asian Games showing
China scooped its 50th gold medal Thursday as it asserted its Asian Games dominance with multiple victories in wushu and rowing, where a Unified Korea team finished last. All six wushu finals in a packed morning session in Jakarta included martial artists...
China just got a huge spike in internet users
China's population is big -- 1.4 billion big -- and its internet user population is creeping toward similar heights. A government department called the China Internet Network Information Center ran a report to find out just how many citizens were jumping...
Why China, and not the US, is the leader in solar power
Solar power is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), it accounts for almost two-thirds of net new power capacity globally. In 2016, new solar capacity even overtook the net growth in coal,...
China: Insurance Giant Ping An Releases “White Paper on Smart Cities,” Advocates for Blockchain
China’s Ping An Insurance, one of the world's largest insurance company groups, has released a "White Paper on Smart Cities," advocating for blockchain tech, AI, big data, and cloud computing, People’s Daily reports August 22 …...
China’s tech giant Tencent sees shock drop in profits as regulatory crackdown bites
China's largest social media and gaming firm has revealed a shock drop in profits following slow growth and a crackdown by regulators. Tencent said second quarter profits fell to about £2billion, behind analyst estimates of £2.2billion …...