ARTICLES RELATING TO CHINA ECONOMY

BlackRock, China’s CIC to launch fund

2012-04-26 12:50

The world's biggest asset manager BlackRock and the China Investment Corp, Beijing's sovereign wealth fund, are starting a joint investment fund, say sources.

Brics to launch development bank in 2013

2012-04-25 17:48

A development bank planned by the Brics bloc of emerging markets to challenge existing lenders will be launched in SA next year, says minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.

Iron ore prices propped up by output drop

2012-04-19 08:08

Major iron ore producers including Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton have suffered weather-related disruptions, helping to keep iron ore prices resillient.

World Bank cuts China growth forecast

2012-04-12 10:30

Chinese growth is expected to be slower in 2012 as slack foreign demand and a state-induced property slowdown restrain recovery, says the global lender.

China’s Wen again warns about corruption

2012-03-26 15:52

Outgoing Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has said that rampant corruption could undermine Beijing's power structure.

JSE stays flat in thin trade

2012-03-23 13:54

With no major economic data due, the JSE took its lead from global markets which had also pared back gains.

Chinese firm offers Zambians 17% pay rise

2012-03-23 11:59

Miners at the Chibuluma copper mine have been offered pay increases almost triple the inflation rate by China's Jinchuan.

China's factories slump, EU business wilts

2012-03-22 17:21

Chinese manufacturing shrank for the fifth month and business in the eurozone is wilting, adding to jitters that the two are unlikely to prop up the global economy.

Obama defends China rare earths WTO case

2012-03-13 18:25

A trade case brought against China over its control of rare earth metals is meant to ensure US workers got a fair shot in the global economy, says US President Barack Obama.

Jaguar Land Rover, Chery seek OK for JV

2012-03-05 12:32

Jaguar Land Rover and Chery are seeking regulatory approval for a £1.75bn joint venture in China, people with knowledge of the deal have told Reuters.

France, China to bid for SA reactors

2012-02-16 17:17

French utility EDF says it plans to bid for the building of SA's nuclear reactors in partnership with the Chinese.

India warns web giants about tighter controls

2012-01-13 13:46

An Indian judge cautions websites may be blocked “like in China”, as internet giants including Google and Facebook remain embroiled in a battle over offensive content.

 

China's Wen sees risks to global recovery

2012-04-26 10:45

China's Prime Minister Wen Jiabao says while the global economy has improved, the recovery is still fragile.

EU mulls Chinese airline carbon plan

2012-04-19 09:39

The EU climate chief says it is looking at a Chinese plan to cut carbon emissions, but it is still unclear if this could be an “equivalent measure” under EU carbon law.

India boasts 'immaculate' missile test

2012-04-19 07:59

India has successfully test-fired a missile that can reach Beijing and Eastern Europe, putting it in a small club with intercontinental nuclear weapons capabilities.

India replaces China as Iran’s top oil buyer

2012-04-12 15:45

India's oil imports from Iran have surged in the first quarter, ahead of tougher sanctions against Tehran.

Emerging markets stocks down on growth fears

2012-03-29 13:56

Renewed concerns about US and China growth are dragging down emerging markets assets, with equities falling to their lowest in almost two months.

Brics help boost donor aid funding

2012-03-26 14:55

The main emerging economies - including the Brics bloc - are increasing spending on foreign aid as traditional donors pare back contributions, says a health charity.

Growth, debt nerves keep stocks below highs

2012-03-23 12:50

Concerns about Chinese and eurozone growth and a renewed focus on sovereign debt problems in Italy and Spain kept investors cautious, dragging down stocks.

JSE ends in red on resources rout, Shoprite

2012-03-22 18:31

SA stocks ended in the red again as worries about Chinese demand hit mining stocks and Shoprite slid steeply after it said it would issue new shares and convertible bonds.

India urges airlines to ignore EU scheme

2012-03-20 10:37

India has joined China in strident opposition to an EU Emissions Trading Scheme requiring all flights in and out of Europe to pay for their carbon emissions.

Falling commodity stocks knock JSE

2012-03-05 13:54

Resources stocks were down after China revised its growth target, dragging down the JSE.

China cuts growth target to 8-year low

2012-03-05 10:57

China has reduced its growth target and says it aims to boost consumer spending to wean the economy off its reliance on external demand and foreign capital.

China to overtake India as top gold market

2012-02-16 14:38

China is on the verge of becoming the world's largest market for gold, says an industry body.

 
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