China’s credit rating cut to A+ by S&P over rising debt fears
China’s credit rating has been downgraded by Standard & Poor’s amid fears rising debts are adding to economic and financial risks.
The agency lowered China’s...
A Black Monday for Some Stocks Linked to China’s HNA Group
It was like Black Monday for some units of HNA Group Co.
Shares of three companies linked to the Chinese conglomerate plunged by the maximum...
China props up yuan to fight depreciation
China's central bank has shored up the sagging national currency by setting the largest one-day yuan increase in over a decade. Analysts said the...
Global markets face uphill struggle as China, US tighten policy
Investors had expected to begin the week toasting the victory of former investment banker Emmanuel Macron in the runoff for the French presidency.
Instead the...
Chinese man ‘marries’ robot he built himself
A Chinese artificial intelligence engineer has given up on the search for love and “married” a robot he built himself.
Zheng Jiajia, 31, decided to...
Minsheng Bank Hit by Alleged Fraud
Wealthy individuals who invested their savings with China Minsheng Bank have found themselves embroiled in an alleged 3 billion yuan ($436 million) fraud —...
Resource prices quiver amid China’s financial crackdown
As he puts the finishing touches on his second federal budget, Treasurer Scott Morrison may well be offering silent thanks to Beijing's reflationary policies for...
China’s central bank sends warning about ‘hazardous’ financial risks
China's financial system is getting significantly more vulnerable due to high leverage, according to central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan, who also flagged the need for...
China Finance Minister Leaves Japan For ‘Emergency Meeting’
Friday, China’s finance minister cancelled a meeting with his Japanese and South Korean counterparts on the sidelines of the Asian Development Bank’s annual conference...
Concerns over China’s US$29 trillion debt
WITH US$29 trillion in debt, China’s potential slowdown in economic growth may be a cause for concern but some do not expect its high...
Shortsellers target China companies in HK
Short sellers are increasingly targeting Hong Kong-listed Chinese companies they allege have committed accounting tricks, market manipulation and fraud, despite mounting hostility faced by...
IMF warns China over ‘dangerous’ growth in debt
China’s credit-fuelled economic strategy has been branded as dangerous by the International Monetary Fund in a strongly-worded statement warning that its approach risks financial turmoil.
The...
China debt-to-GDP ratio at 36.7 pct, risks under control
China's finance minister on Tuesday reiterated confidence in controlling debt risks despite some irregularities in local governments' financing activities.
"China's government debt risks are generally...
China Ready to Step Up Scrutiny of U.S. Firms If Trump Starts Feud: Sources
China is prepared to retaliate should President-elect Donald Trump take punitive measures against Chinese goods and trigger a trade war between the world’s two...
Say goodbye to easy money as China’s central bank puts squeeze on liquidity
China’s central bank has got off to a hawkish start on banking system liquidity this month, sending a clear signal that the days of...
It’s Decision Time for MSCI as Global Rally Bypasses China
China’s fourth attempt at cracking into MSCI Inc.’s benchmark share indexes comes with its best chance of success -- and the least at stake.
In...
Chinese stocks got their global stamp of approval and now bonds may be next
In June, MSCI decided in favor of adding some mainland Chinese stocks to its benchmark emerging markets index.
MSCI cited China's stock connect...
China has now become the biggest fear for markets
Stocks are at record highs, the VIX is at a 10-year low, and while investors are relieved the French presidency did not go to...
White House conducting wide-ranging review of China policy
The White House is quietly conducting a comprehensive review of its approach toward China, according to administration officials and outside advisers with knowledge of...
Hedge fund Optimas looks around world for China trades
To trade China themes, look around the world. So says Optimas Capital, which raised $US300 million last year to rank as one of Hong...