Protests Erupt After Hong Kong Bookseller Breaks Silence on China Detention
on June 17, 2016
Lam Wing-Kee has described how mainland authorities held him isolated for months. He said Hong Kong would become helpless if he “remained silent.”
Nephew of China’s Former Domestic Security Tsar Jailed for Graft
on June 17, 2016
Zhou’s family has been ensnared in President Xi Jinping’s crackdown on corruption, a broad campaign that has felled officials at all levels of government including many of Xi’s top political opponents.
China’s Ambitious New ‘Silk Road’ Trade Route Takes Shape in Africa
A China in Africa Podcast
on June 16, 2016
Four years and hundreds of billions of dollars later, China’s ambitious global trading strategy known as the “New Maritime Silk Road,” or “One Belt, One Road” (OBOR), is now coming to life, particularly in parts of East Africa where major infrastructure and defense projects are being built.
Cement Sector CO2 Emissions Reductions Below the Baseline, Low Demand, Scenario, 2010-2050
on June 16, 2016
All of these technologies need to be applied together if the BLUE scenario targets are to be achieved—no one option alone can yield the necessary emissions reductions.
Can Cement Clean Up Its Act?
Carbon Capture Technology Could Slash Emissions From A Dirty Industry
on June 16, 2016
Cement is the most widely used substance on the planet after water. It is also one of the most polluting—producing between 5-8 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, more than twice that attributed to aviation. Cement’s carbon footprint increases every year with huge demands for building materials, particularly in China, India, and large parts of the developing world.
Alibaba Faces Backlash Over Promises on Counterfeits
on June 16, 2016
E-commerce giant has said it would spare no expense in cracking down on sellers of fake goods on its sites; Ma’s latest comments irk brands.
China Business Climate Draws Fire From U.S. Treasury Secretary
on June 16, 2016
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew says “high-standard bilateral investment treaty” would strengthen climate for U.S. businesses in China.
Liverpool Takeover: State-Backed Chinese Group Want to Buy Club From Fenway For £700m
on June 16, 2016
The group, SinoFortone, has already explored the potential of building a new stadium in the dockland area of Liverpool.
China Axes Taiwanese Children's Choir Trip
on June 16, 2016
China has axed a visit by a popular Taiwanese children's choir after they sang the national anthem at the inauguration of the island's new president.
Uber Rival’s $28 Billion Valuation Shows Size of China’s Ride-Sharing Market
on June 16, 2016
Recent fund-raising rounds in the ride-sharing market show that China is one of the most expensive markets in the world.