China Press Review – January 24, 2022
Is China Putting ‘Wolf Warriors’ on a Leash? Recent signs indicate that Beijing wants to moderate – but not abandon – the assertive tone of its diplomats.
China Press Review – January 21, 2022
China’s economy poised to grow around 5.5% in 2022: China will be able to achieve economic growth of around 5.5 per cent in 2022, an adviser to the government’s Cabinet said on Friday, making a rosier prediction than markets expect as recent data have pointed to slowing momentum.
China Press Review – January 20, 2022
Exports could be key driver for China’s growth as Covid drags down spending, say analysts: Exports will continue to drive China’s economy for the rest of the year as the domestic market remains sluggish, according to analysts.
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China Press Review – January 19, 2022
China ‘not interested’ in becoming world’s No 1 economy or global hegemony, says vice foreign minister. Le Yucheng says Communist Party more interested in ‘people’s desire for a better life’ than status as the next superpower. Comments come a day after China published 2021 growth figure of 8.1 per cent, moving its economy closer to the size of that of the US.
China Press Review – January 18, 2022
2022 Chinese New Year: How Foreign Businesses Should Prepare in the COVID Context. The 2022 Chinese New Year will not see the country mark a return to normal due to the COVID-19 pandemic and implementation of disease control measures. The traditional holiday period, unpredictable COVID flareups, and China’s “zero COVID” policy may hinder business travel and interprovincial business events for longer than usual. Moreover, China has stepped up its COVID prevention and control in its port cities, which could pressure supply chains.
FIT Press release: Record levels of foreign investment projects and resulting new jobs in Flanders driven by mergers, acquisitions and expansions
In 2021, Flanders – the northern region of Belgium – once again saw a solid influx of foreign direct investment. These record-setting results are due to a sharp increase in the number of mergers & acquisitions and a hefty rise in the number of R&D jobs. In total, foreign companies channeled EUR 2.86 billion into their activities on Flanders’ soil.
China Press Review – January 14, 2022
China’s global trade surplus surges in 2021: China’s global trade surplus surged to US$676.4 billion in 2021, likely the highest ever recorded by any country, as exports jumped 29.9 percent over a year earlier despite semiconductor shortages that disrupted manufacturing.
China Press Review – January 13, 2022
China GDP: Five Things To Watch Ahead Of Xi’s Push For A Third Term. China will release its estimates for fourth quarter and full-year gross domestic product growth on Monday at a critical economic and political juncture for President Xi Jinping, who is seeking an unprecedented third term as head of the Communist party, military and government.
BCECC Newsletter: Update about travel restrictions to China (for Belgian citizens)
A new year has started, but unfortunately, about two years after the first Covid-19 outbreak, we are not yet able to report to you the good news that you will be able to travel to China again soon. However, in this article we provide you with a depiction of the current travel restrictions and a practical guideline for when you are travelling to China.
Online Meet & Greet with the new FASFC Attaché and Science & Technology Counselor
The newly appointed Agricultural attaché for food safety and SPS related measures in China and the Science & Technology Counselor have started their positions in the beginning of 2021. Fast-forward one year: how did they experience their first year in China? What has been the role of the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) and Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) in facilitating the ties between Belgium and China in these sectors?
China Press Review – January 12, 2022
Can “good emperor” Xi ride over factional fights into a third term? As 2022 begins to unfold, mainstream global media – including the “gossipy” Chinese language Asian press, are agog with news commentaries and op-ed pieces speculating how difficult it is going to be for Xi Jinping to “win” a third term.
China Press Review – January 11, 2022
Goldman Lowers China 2022 Growth Forecast to 4.3% on Omicron: Goldman Sachs Group Inc. cut its forecast for China’s economic growth this year to 4.3% due to the increased difficulty of containing the more-contagious omicron coronavirus variant.
China Press Review – January 10, 2022
China urges its consumer goods firms to make more ‘innovative’ products: China’s industry ministry on Monday proposed guidelines that it said it hoped could encourage its consumer goods enterprises to be more innovative with their products, giving examples such as smart rice cookers and robot vacuum cleaners.
China Press Review – January 7, 2022
Is China decoupling from the global economy? Evidence shows otherwise
The divergence of China’s economic policies and performance from the rest of the world, particularly the West, has fed the decoupling narrative.
China Press Review – January 6, 2022
China’s pandemic-hit businesses see tax cuts and fee reductions extended in bid to kick off new year on a high note: Premier Li Keqiang has been outspoken about the need to protect what is considered the ‘backbone’ of China’s economy, and he vows support measures will continue.
China Press Review – January 5, 2022
Despite rate cuts, aggressive Chinese monetary policy easing is not on the cards: With a property slump and pandemic-induced weak consumption dragging down the economy, the PBOC has limited room for manoeuvre.
China Press Review – January 4, 2022
China’s Dec factory activity returns to growth, beats forecasts: China’s factory activity grew at its fastest pace in six months in December, driven by production hikes and easing price pressures, but a weaker job market and business confidence added uncertainty, a private survey showed on Tuesday.
China Press Review – January 3, 2022
2021 Was China’s Best Year Ever. Here’s Why: Amidst global gloom, 2021 was the best year in contemporary Chinese history. Here’s what they accomplished.
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