China says fully prepared for U.S. threats on escalating trade war
China is fully prepared for the United States’ threats to escalate the two countries’ trade war and will have to fight back to defend its dignity and the interests of its people, the commerce ministry said on Thursday.
China Eastern, Japan Airlines form JV to tap Chinese tourism boom
China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd and Japan Airlines Co Ltd (JAL) on Thursday said they would form a joint venture to capitalize on a Chinese tourism boom, in the first such deal between a Chinese and Japanese carrier.
Bond yields, stocks fall as trade fears spread to Europe
Fears of an escalating trade dispute between the United States and China spread from Asian markets to Europe on Thursday, triggering a fall in bonds yields and stocks while a batch of disappointing corporate results also weighed on sentiment.
China urges U.S. to return to reason on trade
China on Thursday urged the United States to return to reason after the Trump administration sought to ratchet up pressure for trade concessions by proposing a higher 25-percent tariff on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports.
Delivered hot: Starbucks bets on Alibaba tie-up to revive China sales
Starbucks Corp is partnering with Alibaba to deliver its coffee in Chinese cities starting this fall, betting the move will revive sales growth in its second-largest market that is witnessing aggressive local competition.
Hong Kong insurance market lures well-educated mainland Chinese
May Zhang, a 28-year-old from the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, holds a master’s degree in engineering from the University of Oxford, but now makes her living selling insurance in Hong Kong.
China Eastern, Japan Airlines link up as more Chinese tour Japan
China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd and Japan Airlines Co Ltd (JAL) on Thursday said they would form a joint venture to tap into the growing number of Chinese tourists visiting Japan, the first such deal between a Chinese and Japanese carrier.
Run your dishwasher when the sun shines: dynamic power pricing grows
One day, the weather could drive your domestic schedule. Your dishwasher springs to life at the windiest time of day. The washing machine starts spinning when the sun beats down.
CBS hires law firms to probe CEO Moonves misconduct allegations
CBS Corp said on Wednesday it retained two law firms for a full investigation into the allegations about Chairman and Chief Executive Leslie Moonves, CBS News and cultural issues in the company.
Trump’s overture to emerging Asia drowned out by trade war
When the U.S. Secretary of State flies into Southeast Asia this week with a new investment pitch for the region, the response could be: thanks a million, but please stop threatening a trade war with China that will make us lose billions of dollars.
