Trump says it might be better to wait until after 2020 election for a China trade deal
“In some ways, I like the idea of waiting until after the election for the China deal,” President Donald Trump said. Source link: Click here for more
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Survey shows China’s manufacturing activity expanded more than expected in November
Caixin and IHS Markit said in a joint press release that the pace of improvement was the strongest since December 2016. Source link: Click here for more
China accuses US of ‘sinister intentions’ after Trump signs bills supporting Hong Kong protesters
The ministry emphasized that Hong Kong is part of China through the “one country, two systems” policy, and that the special administration region’s issues are internal affairs. Source link: Click here for more
Trump signs bills backing Hong Kong protesters into law, in spite of Beijing’s objections
He also says he hopes “Leaders and Representatives of China and Hong Kong will be able to amicably settle their differences.” Source link: Click here for more
China, US hold another phone call on trade
China, US hold another phone call on trade Source link: Click here for more
Alibaba shares jump 7% in Hong Kong debut, in world’s largest listing so far in 2019
Alibaba’s secondary listing in Hong Kong became the world’s largest offering so far in 2019 — larger than the amount raised by Uber in May. Source link: Click here for more
Asia markets mixed as China’s October industrial production data misses forecasts
Stocks in Asia were mixed on Thursday, while China’s October industrial production data showed it missed expectations. Source link: Click here for more
Alibaba breaks Singles Day record of more than $30 billion in sales and climbing
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba set a new sales record on Singles Day, the world’s largest 24-hour shopping event. Source link: Click here for more
China’s exports and imports fell less than expected in October
China’s exports and imports declined in October, but managed to beat forecasts, Reuters reported citing data from the country’s customs. Source link: Click here for more
China says it has agreed with the US to cancel existing trade tariffs in phases
China’s Commerce Ministry said Thursday that Beijing had agreed with Washington to lift existing trade tariffs between the two nations in phases. Source link: Click here for more
Dow futures jump 100 points after China says it has agreed with the US to remove existing tariffs
U.S. stock index futures were higher on Thursday, after China said the world’s two largest economies had agreed to remove existing tariffs. Source link: Click here for more
Australian shares trade higher amid US-China trade optimism
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Sunday that licenses for American firms to sell to Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei will be granted “very shortly.” Source link: Click here for more
A private survey shows China’s manufacturing activity expanded in October
A private survey showed factory activity in China expanded in October with the Caixin/Markit PMI coming in at 51.7, beating analysts’ expectations. Source link: Click here for more
Europe’s largest lender HSBC says pre-tax profits dropped 18% year over year
Noel Quinn, the interim group chief executive, said parts of the business held up well in a “challenging environment in the third quarter.” Source link: Click here for more
China says its economy grew 6% in the third quarter, slower than expected
China released third-quarter GDP figures on Friday showing the economy grew 6.0% from a year ago. Source link: Click here for more
Hecklers again disrupt Carrie Lam on floor of Hong Kong legislature
She was supposed to take questions about her annual policy address, which she delivered by video on Wednesday after similar disruptions. Source link: Click here for more
Carrie Lam shouted down by pro-democracy lawmakers on floor of Hong Kong parliament
Lam’s remarks were initially suspended amid disruption. As she was set to begin her address a second time, pro-democracy lawmakers interrupted her and some even threw objects at her. Source link: Click here for more
China’s pork prices surged 69.3% in September from a year ago
Pork is a staple in the Chinese diet, so an increase in prices over the last year have hurt the wallets of many consumers in China. Source link: Click here for more
Asia markets trade cautiously after US-China partial deal optimism fades
China wants another round of talks before signing what U.S. President Donald Trump last week called “a very substantial phase one deal” between the two countries, a source told CNBC on Monday. Source link: Click here for more
China’s exports fell 0.7% in September in yuan terms; imports down 6.2%
China’s yuan-denominated exports fell 0.7% in September from a year ago, while imports dropped 6.2% during the same period, Reuters reported on Monday, citing the Chinese customs. Source link: Click here for more