Roundup: Int'l experts say world expects more participation in reform, opening up of China's special economic zones: Xinhuanet
October 15, 2020
International experts have said the world expects to participate more in the reform, opening up and development of China's special economic zones and join hands with China to build a new pattern of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday welcomed foreign countries to participate more in the reform, opening up and development of China's special economic zones. Click here to read...
1st LD Write thru: Xi says ready to bring China-Equatorial Guinea ties to new heights: Xinhuanet
October 15, 2020
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that he stands ready to work with his Equatorial Guinean counterpart, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, to take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as an opportunity to keep pushing bilateral relations to a new level. Click here to read...
Xi: Forge ahead with reform, opening up: China Daily
October 15, 2020
President Xi Jinping reaffirmed on Wednesday China's commitment to forging ahead with reform and opening-up as he outlined a new vision for Shenzhen 40 years after it was set up as the country's first special economic zone. Click here to read...
PLA warns US to stop stirring up trouble in Taiwan Straits: China Daily
October 15, 2020
The Chinese military urged the United States to stop indulging in rhetoric and negative actions related to the Taiwan Straits, senior colonel Zhang Chunhui, spokesman of the People's Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command, said on Thursday. Click here to read...
China's CPI growth slows to 19-month low of 1.7%: China Daily
October 15, 2020
China's consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, grew 1.7 percent year-on-year last month, the lowest level in 19 months and down from 2.4 percent in August, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Thursday. Click here to read...
EDITORIAL: Budding Taiwan-India cooperation: Taipei Times
October 15, 2020
Over the past few months, there has been a perceptible uptick in calls for India to reassess its relationship with China and to work harder to engage more with Taiwan, despite the risk of Beijing’s ire. Click here to read...
China’s marine corps on notice to boost combat strength, analyst says: South China Morning Post
October 15, 2020
China’s marine corps will have more training in joint operations to bolster combat strength as the country’s security risks increase at home and abroad, according to military analysts. Click here to read...
Why India’s narrowing trade deficit with China unsustainable?: Global Times
October 14, 2020
The latest data shows that trade between China and India slumped in the first three quarters amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and may lead to a decrease in India's trade deficit with China this year. Though it would be in line with New Delhi's intentions in terms of statistics, to keep narrowing the trade deficit is not a realistic target for the nation and any non-economic approach to closing the gap would hurt India's interests. Click here to read...
In City Where China Welcomed the World, Xi Prepares for a Colder One: The New York Times
October 14, 2020
When China first opened to overseas investors, the country was desperate for foreign technology to revive its growth. Now, as China faces rising global barriers, its leader, Xi Jinping, is urging greater domestic innovation. Click here to read...
Exclusive: China to Stage Rescue Operations Drill in the South China Sea: The Epoch Times
October 14, 2020
Internal government documents reveal that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) will launch a rescue operations drill this month near the Paracel Islands, a disputed archipelago in the South China Sea—which could escalate tensions in the disputed waters. Click here to read...
Xi Hints at Economic Challenges on Anniversary of China’s ‘Opening-Up’ Reforms: The Epoch Times
October 14, 2020
On the 40th anniversary of China establishing its first special economic zone (SEZ)—which paved the way for capital market reforms to be introduced—Chinese leader Xi Jinping hinted at the severity of economic challenges ahead. Click here to read...
