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As the November mid-term elections in the United States approach, the Democrats and the Republicans have both found a new villain to run against. "China emerges as a scapegoat in campaign ads," as The New York Times recently put it. The China blame game is taking place amid ...
The rise of China as a major source of foreign direct investment, a natural result of the gradual appreciation of the country's currency and its accumulation of huge foreign exchange reserves, should be a boon to a lasting global recovery. However, the unjustified hostility that ...
Shifting public debts to other countries, blocking Chinese investments and limiting exports will affect global recovery. It seems a wise decision by the Treasury Department of the United States to hold off releasing its semi-annual report to the Senate, thus delaying a decision ...
In the past, developing countries depended on the growth of the advanced economies. Today, they depend on the growth of China. Threats to China's growth are also threats to the developing world, the rise of Asia and the global recovery. The global financial crisis has seen Asia ...
Chinese monetary policy has become one of the most hotly debated issues arising from the country's phenomenal economic development. The country's economy is doubling in size every decade, and with this comes enormous change to its composition and alignment. Chinese monetary ...
The fastest rise in consumer inflation for 28 months has obviously left Chinese policymakers little room in which to maneuver. To strike at the root of accelerating inflation they must turn off the tap of liquidity quickly. China's consumer inflation surged from a two-year high ...
Chinese currency, the yuan, weakened 19 basis points Friday to 6.6341 per U.S. dollar, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trading system. The central parity rate of the currency, also known as the renminbi (RMB), hit an all-time high of 6.6215 per dollar Tuesday to start ...
Chinese currency, the yuan, weakened 27 basis points Thursday to 6.6322 per U.S. dollar, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trading system. The central parity rate of the currency, also known as the renminbi (RMB), hit an all-time high of 6.6215 per dollar Tuesday to start ...
MOSCOW - The price of Russian oil fell below $50 per barrel on Thursday for the first time since early 2007, putting further pressure on stocks and the ruble, but the Kremlin pledged to defend the currency until oil falls to $35. Russia's main crude oil export blend Urals traded ...
The Chinese currency, the yuan, strengthened to a record high against the U.S. dollar for a second consecutive day Friday, at 6.6227 per U.S. dollar on the last trading day of the year after 11 consecutive days of gains. The central parity rate of the currency, also known as the ...
The Chinese economy is expected to expand by 9.1 percent in 2011, according to the latest report of Singapore's OCBC Bank, the China Business News reported Wednesday. China's gross domestic product (GDP) will rise 8.5, 8.8, 9.3 and 9.7 percent in the four quarters of 2011, ...
China's consumer price index (CPI), which gauges inflation, is expected to fall back below 5 percent for last December, the National Business Daily reported Tuesday, citing institutions' forecast reports. According to the latest report by Shenyin & Wanguo Securities, December s ...
The latest interest rate hike announced by the People's Bank of China highlighted the government's grave concern over soaring prices and its determination to contain the real estate bubble. China's central bank decided on Saturday to increase the one-year benchmark lending and ...
After 10 consecutive days of gaining, the Chinese currency yuan, also known as the Renminbi (RMB), strengthened to a new record high at 6.6229 per U.S. dollar Thursday. After jumping 18 basis points from Wednesday's 6.6247, the central parity rate of the renminbi beat the ...
Shanghai's key stock index yesterday fell for a fifth day, the longest losing streak since July, over concerns that more tightened monetary policies would be unveiled. The Shanghai Composite Index declined 1.74 percent, or 48.41 points, to 2,732.99. Turnover shrank to 96.99 ...
The reference central parity rate of China's yuan was set higher for the sixth consecutive day on Tuesday while yuan forwards strengthened to a five-week high on speculation the central bank may lift interest rates further and allow faster currency gains to curb inflation. The ...
The value of yuan gained as the central parity rate of Renminbi, China's currency, was set at 6.6247 per U.S. dollar Wednesday, compared with Tuesday's 6.6252, according to data released by the China Foreign Exchange Trading System. At present, the yuan is allowed to float on the ...
China's stocks slid for a fifth day Tuesday as market expectations for further rate hikes from the central bank to trim down inflation stayed. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index fell 1.66 percent, or 46.18 points, to finish at 2,735.22 points. The Shenzhen Component Index ...
The value of yuan gained as the central parity rate of Renminbi, China's currency, was set at 6.6252 per U.S. dollar Tuesday, compared with Monday's 6.6305, according to the data released by the China Foreign Exchange Trading System. At present, the yuan is allowed to float on ...
Chinese stocks weakened Monday after the nation's central bank hiked rates on Saturday and amid speculation further monetary policy tightening to combat inflation is in the offing. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index fell 1.9 percent, or 53.76 points, to finish at 2,781.4, ...
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China's reform leading group holds first meeting
China's reform leading group holds first meeting
BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- China's leading group for overall reform ...
China stocks close higher over liquidity injection
China stocks close higher over liquidity injection
BEIJING, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese shares rose on Tuesday after the ...
China slams Japan's NHK governor's denial of Nanjing massacre
China slams Japan's NHK governor's denial of Nanjing massacre
BEIJING, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- China on Wednesday slammed the remarks of ...
China cuts retail oil prices
China cuts retail oil prices
BEIJING, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- China's top economic planner announced on ...
Canada's main stock index tumbles over asset loss in emerging markets
Canada's main stock index tumbles over asset loss in emerging markets
TORONTO, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Canada's main stock index fell sharply on ...
GM China chairman to retire
GM China chairman to retire
CHICAGO, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- General Motors Co. announced Friday that ...
Super car club in commercial drive
Super car club in commercial drive
On the night of Nov 11, more than 150 super cars were driven into the ...
China's banks must evolve or perish
China's banks must evolve or perish
As China's traditional banks raise interest rates to claw back lost ...
Chinese leader calls for more marine power
Chinese leader calls for more marine power
Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli Sunday called for research in polar ...
Stars 'Big Three' fall short of title in 1st year
Stars 'Big Three' fall short of title in 1st year
Miami Heat's LeBron James (R) stands with teammates Chris Bosh (C) and ...
Injured star short-track skater Wang Meng left out of China's squad for Sochi
Injured star short-track skater Wang Meng left out of China's squad for Sochi Winter Games
Injured Olympic champion Wang Meng has been ruled out of the 139...
Fourteen countries expected to compete in Cuba's wrestling tourney
Fourteen countries expected to compete in Cuba's wrestling tourney
Some 14 countries and regions are expected to compete in the 45th ...