ARTICLES RELATING TO CHINA

2 new diseases may spark global outbreaks

2013-05-14 08:18

One new disease related to Sars and one a possible new bird flu have the potential to spark global outbreaks, experts warn.

Baby formula black market

2013-04-12 09:39

Demand for uncontaminated formula in China creates black market.

Premier warns of economic slowdown

2012-07-08 14:07

Premier Wen Jiabao says China's economy faces huge pressure to slow further despite stimulus measures.

China exports up in May

2012-06-10 16:15

China's exports shot up 15.3% year-on-year in May, a significant increase after a lacklustre performance the previous month.

Asia takes most of SA's coal in March

2012-04-10 16:47

Exporters say most of the coal sold out of South Africa in March was to Asian countries.

Chinese manufacturing picks up in March

2012-04-01 10:30

China's manufacturing activity rose more than expected in March, shows official data.

China to offer renminbi loans to Brics

2012-03-08 14:08

Beijing wants to extend loans to SA and other Brics partners in its own currency in a bid to boost the yuan in foreign exchange, reports the Financial Times.

US hails China agreement on movies

2012-02-19 13:16

Hollywood and the Obama administration hailed China's agreement to reduce barriers that have kept US-made films out of the booming Chinese market.

'China doesn't want to buy up Europe'

2012-02-13 11:25

Assistance offered by Beijing to Europe will be for economic reasons and not because it wants to buy up the debt-ridden region, says an official Chinese newspaper.

China bans airlines from EU carbon plan

2012-02-06 13:32

Beijing has disallowed its airlines from joining a EU scheme that plans to charge for carbon emissions from flights to and from Europe.

Chinese firms invest $184m in Taiwan

2012-01-22 14:45

Taiwan's government said that Chinese firms had invested around $184m on the island since it relaxed rules on mainland investment in mid-2009 amid warming relations.

China to raise poverty line to $1 a day

2011-11-29 11:37

China's plan to raise its poverty line to $1 a day could increase the official figure for poor people to 100 million or more.

EFSF chief sees no quick China deal

2011-10-28 11:27

The head of the European Financial Stability Facility says he expects China to continue buying bonds issued by the fund.

Chinese data flag tough months ahead

2011-10-18 11:11

Falling steel and power output and weak growth data signal weakening demand ahead say analysts.

China again cautions US on trade war

2011-10-10 11:23

Beijing has repeated a warning that a US bill aimed at forcing it to weaken the yuan could result in a trade war between the two.

Obey rules, Zambian leader tells China

2011-09-26 14:45

New Zambian President Michael Sata says he welcomes Chinese companies, but only if they obey the law, especially by employing more locals.

Chinese target Arctic with land deal

2011-09-25 11:55

A Chinese businessman's plans to buy a swathe of Iceland for a resort have sparked local scepticism, amid speculation it is a bid by Beijing to get its hands on Arctic riches.

China paper warns of 'Black Death' from EU

2011-08-22 12:27

An official newspaper has used the analogy of the rodent-borne pandemic to flag risks from the eurozone debt crisis ahead of a visit by the French president.

China slams US, Europe on debt

2011-08-08 08:54

China has accused Western nations of putting the global economic recovery at risk by "ignoring their responsibility".

Global factories in doldrums

2011-08-01 17:38

Factory orders around the world, including in SA, slumped to two-year lows in July as manufacturing activity came close to stagnation.

Inflation data boosts Chinese stocks

2011-06-14 09:08

Asian stocks have gained after China's inflation figures showed it would not get more aggressive on helping pull the euro up from near a record low against the Swiss franc.

Chinese wind power giant targets SA

2011-03-14 20:36

One of the world's biggest makers of wind turbines is setting up shop in SA and want to fund local energy projects.

China's economy records 10.3% growth

2011-01-19 14:23

Hong Kong broadcaster Phoenix Television has reported that China recorded 10.3% economic growth in 2010 while inflation held at about 5% in December.

US urges China reform ahead of Hu visit

2011-01-12 17:17

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has laid out Washington's terms for rebalancing strained economic relations with China, ahead of President Hu Jintao's US visit next week.

 

New bird flu 'lethal'

2013-04-24 15:18

International experts say the H7N9 bird flu virus is "one of the most lethal influenza viruses" seen so far and conclude the likely source of infection is poultry.

Export boost for Volkswagen SA

2012-07-25 16:03

Volkswagen South Africa’s Engine plant in Uitenhage is again operating at full capacity after receiving an additional export order from China.

App startup magnet

2012-06-11 11:30

China's dynamic app industry is luring foreigners.

IDC in talks with China over loan

2012-04-20 13:11

The Industrial Development Corporation says it is in discussions with China over funding for SA infrastructure and health projects.

China insurer to stop Iranian tanker cover

2012-04-05 11:11

A key Chinese ship insurer will halt cover for tankers carrying Iranian oil from July, dealing a blow against Tehran's main export.

China’s Wen pledges reform push

2012-03-14 11:48

Outgoing Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao says economic and political reforms will be stepped up to spread wealth and boost growth.

China growth reduction jolts JSE

2012-03-05 18:34

The JSE was down on losses by resources stocks after China cut its growth target to an 8-year low.

China reassures on buying eurozone debt

2012-02-15 13:16

Beijing, which has $3.2 trillion in foreign exchange reserves, will continue investing in eurozone debt, says its central bank governor.

China imports slump raises demand worries

2012-02-10 11:53

January imports to China fell the most since the height of the global financial crisis, raising concerns about demand and its ability to support the global economy.

China's drive for 'green' cars hits roadblock

2012-01-22 16:15

Car makers are struggling to sell environmentally friendly vehicles in China, the world's largest auto market, even as Beijing pumps billions into clean energy.

China arrests executives in insider trading

2011-12-26 15:30

China has arrested former executives at two brokerages on charges of insider trading, says the securities watchdog.

G20 calls for FX flexibility, names China

2011-11-04 18:35

Group of 20 leaders adopted stronger language on currencies and vowed to move “more rapidly” toward flexible forex rates.

PMIs show eurozone slowdown has started

2011-10-24 12:59

Latest purchasing managers' indexes indicate the eurozone may have already been pushed back into recession by the bloc's debt crisis.

US bill prompts Chinese investor rethink

2011-10-13 15:46

China's biggest business group says it will reconsider investing in the US after a contentious bill aimed at forcing it to strengthen the yuan was approved.

Dalai Lama visit can hurt trade - paper

2011-10-07 15:22

Hosting the Dalai Lama can affect a country's trade relations with China, says a newspaper report citing a recent German research paper.

China launches gold vending machine

2011-09-25 12:38

China, already the world's second largest bullion consumer, has installed the country's first gold vending machine in a busy shopping district in Beijing, state media says.

Deal with your debt, China urges US, EU

2011-09-23 14:32

China's finance ministry has told major developed nations that they should maintain financial stability and properly handle their sovereign debt problems.

Australian stocks in stunning turnaround

2011-08-09 09:47

Australian stocks have bounced back from a 5.5% slump to end in the black on hopes the US may outline plans for a new stimulus package.

Gigaba: China is not Africa's saviour

2011-08-04 16:58

Africans must not be romantic about the nature of Chinese involvement on the continent, says State Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba.

Canadians, Chinese in SA rare earth deal

2011-07-25 21:43

Great Western Minerals is teaming up with a Chinese group to build a plant for rare earths, used in smartphones, in the Western Cape.

Beijing detains illegal church members

2011-04-24 12:01

Chinese police have detained at least a dozen Christians belonging to an unregistered Beijing church as the congregants gathered to hold Easter services.

Obama, Hu to confront economic strains

2011-01-19 17:40

US President Barack Obama and his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao confront stubborn rifts over North Korea and economic imbalances as they meet amid the pomp of a formal state visit.

China beats World Bank loans - report

2011-01-18 16:43

Beijing has lent more money to other developing countries than the World Bank has, a Financial Times report says.

Rand slumps to 5-week low

2011-01-14 16:14

The rand has fallen more than 2% to a 5-week low against the dollar, partly tracking weaker emerging markets and a continued correction after last month's strong gains.

China defends cutbacks on rare earths

2011-01-12 10:15

Beijing says its cutbacks on rare earth minerals which are used in hi-tech devices is not an issue ahead of a visit by President Hu Jintao to Washington.

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