Chinese Government

"We are closely following what you mentioned. The Chinese government firmly supports Chinese companies to safeguard their lawful rights and interests," Mao Ning told a regular press conference.

China shuts down 34,000 online accounts to stem rumours and ensure social stability

In 2023, Chinese police have also taken strong measures against criminal acts of cyber violence such as online smearing, insulting and privacy infringement, handling 110 cases so far, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

US says China ran multi-year campaign on social media to silence critics

A Chinese task force created thousands of fake social media profiles to target critics in the US, the justice department has said

China's government agencies and state run firms given ultimatum to replace foreign PCs within two years

The change comes as part of China's decade long plan to replace imported technology with homegrown alternatives

Chinese developer Kaisa pleads for help as US Federal Reserve warns of risks

China's real estate sector has been hit by a liquidity squeeze, exacerbated by the troubles of China Evergrande Group. That has resulted in offshore defaults, credit rating downgrades and sell-offs in some developers' shares and bonds.

Huawei presents security threat, has deep connections to Chinese intelligence service: Mike Pompeo

Shenzhen-based Huawei has faced increasing headwinds in its push to make inroads in the US market, as the White House and Republican lawmakers target Chinese tech companies, citing national security concerns.

China halts trade in a govt bond due to 'abnormal volatility'

Trade in the 50-year Chinese government bond was halted at 0236 GMT and resumed at 0306 GMT, according to a statement published on the stock exchange website.

China central bank adviser calls for flexible 2017 growth target

China's economy grew 6.7 percent in the third quarter from a year earlier and looks set to achieve the government's full-year forecast of 6.5-7 percent, buoyed by higher government spending, a housing boom and record bank lending.

Global Economy week ahead: ECB rate meet, Chinese GDP in focus

China will also be in spotlight in the coming week, reporting third quarter GDP figures on Wednesday, with data likely showing steady growth at 6.7 percent, as increased budget spending and a property boom offset stubbornly weak exports.

Chinese yuan set to be inducted into IMF currency basket

In a policy milestone long sought by the Chinese government, which oversees the world's second-largest economy, the yuan now joins a prestigious club of major international reserve currencies also comprising the US dollar, pound, yen and euro.

China's government flexes muscles with Uber, DreamWorks probes

The Commerce Ministry said at a briefing on Friday it was probing ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing's planned acquisition of US rival Uber Technologies Inc's China unit and Comcast Corp's purchase of movie studio DreamWorks Animation.

China likely hacked US bank regulator

The computer system at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), which guarantees US banking deposits, was "hacked by a foreign government, likely the Chinese" the document released yesterday said.

China Rail Construction keen to participate in NHAI projects

"A high-level delegation from the CRCC, led by its Chief Economist Zhao Jinuha, met Chairman, NHAI, Raghav Chandra and a team of NHAI officers in New Delhi," Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said in a statement.

Jack Ma pledges not to interfere in SCMP editorial independence

Critics have questioned Alibaba's intentions for the paper, speculating it may be an attempt to buy influence or toe the Chinese government's line in Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous former British colony that enjoys a high degree of press freedom.

Time ripe for reevaluation of fiscal policy: Jaitley at G20

Noting that declines in both imports and exports were recorded in all G20 economies in 2015, Jaitley stressed the need to articulate an effective and tangible policy response to revive the trade engine of the global economy.

China: Online letter calls for Prez Xi Jinping's resignation

The letter, which first appeared two weeks ago, has gone viral in the online media in China. State security agents in China have arrested more than a 24 people who were allegedly linked to the letter's distribution.

China Vice FinMin: We must communicate better

The pledges came amid concerns about the state of China's economy and Beijing's ability to manage its own economic transition to a more consumer-led economy. Such concerns have even roiled market sentiment around the globe and augmented some steep drops for equity markets since last summer.

Boeing wins $1.3 bn buy commitment from China's Okay Airways

The deal is subject to the approval of the Chinese government and will be posted on Boeing's list of orders once the green light is given, the US aircraft maker said at the Singapore Airshow.

How China can avoid a 2008-like crisis

China's debt binge has been well documented and now the inevitable deleveraging is occurring. Much like the US in 2008, China now faces tough choices. The political leaders in Beijing must engineer a deleveraging either through recapitalization, currency devaluation, economic growth, or outright default.

President Xi: China is a big ship hitting rough seas

In the interview, Xi said Beijing's intervention to halt the country's stock market slide over the past few months was necessary to "defuse systemic risks," noting that it was similar to actions taken in "some mature foreign markets."

Oil prices down in Asian trade

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for October delivery fell 35 cents to USD 45.70 while Brent crude for October eased 38 cents to USD 49.23 in mid-morning trade. The US Labor Department said Friday the economy added 173,000 jobs in August, fewer than estimated.

China stock market correction 'mostly over': PBoC governor

Sharp drops in the country's equities after a debt-fuelled rise earlier in the year have spooked domestic and international investors and forced Beijing to launch a raft of policies aimed at stemming further losses. Chinese stock markets are down nearly 40 percent from their June peak.

Internet entrepreneurs back Chinese Tesla rival NextEV

Hillhouse is also an investor in Uber, the US ride sharing service.The backers have hired ex-Ford Motor Co executive Martin Leach to build a global automaker, a NextEV spokeswoman said on Monday. The backers have also recruited experts with previous experience at Tesla, BMW AG, Volkswagen AG and other major car companies.

Oil hits 6-1/2-year low on China and oversupply

Inaction by the Chinese government following an 11 percent rout in local stock markets last week encouraged a free-fall in global equities and other commodities on Monday.

Doubts over Chinese yuan put BOJ in a bind

A growing number of Japan's central bankers are privately voicing concern that the problems behind China's currency move will hit Asian demand harder than expected, threatening a Japanese export rebound they hope will stave off the need for another splurge of monetary easing.