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Frank Chen
Senior Reporter, Political Economy
A graduate from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Frank was previously with Asia Financial, Asia Times and Hong Kong Economic Journal.
A graduate from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Frank was previously with Asia Financial, Asia Times and Hong Kong Economic Journal.
Areas of Expertise:
Chinese politics and economy, Hong Kong politics
Languages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
In a turbulent world, Beijing will double down on household spending to fuel growth and overcome risks, China’s premier says.
At World Economic Forum event, the US-China rivalry is all the buzz.
In a sky divided by conflict, some companies face longer, costlier routes – giving Chinese firms a competitive edge, analysts say.
Former head of China’s central bank warns ‘USD-backed stablecoins could have worldwide influence’, and what about the yuan’s internationalisation?
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Comac manager tells partners at Paris Air Show that plane is expected to be certified domestically by 2032.
Planemaker Comac has struggled to meet C919 production targets and its reliance on US parts has become a challenge amid US-China trade tensions.
The announcement at the Lujiazui Forum comes as China accelerates efforts to expand the global use of its currency amid growing US tensions.
The reactor-building spree would make China by far the world’s largest nuclear power generator, while the US strives to revive its own industry.
Premier Li Qiang’s recent remarks on shoring up real estate sector suggest what some analysts say is a rising wariness to address persistent economic pitfalls.
Former finance minister says Canada has a stake in the US-China discussions, particularly when it comes to export controls over rare earths.
Laos’ flag carrier would reportedly agree to use Comac jets as part of the deal, as the Chinese aviation firm continues its push into Southeast Asia.
Guidelines restricting spending by officials are trimming profits for one of China’s strongest brands – but there’s little the company can do.
To speed up EU certification of its home-grown narrowbody jet, Beijing is pushing for the topic to be broached at a meeting with bloc leaders.
While Washington has the advantage in semiconductors, nuclear power is a different story, analysts say.
For years, US retail giants paid to ship goods from China to America. But that is changing as costs spiral amid the trade war.
Disillusioned by US president’s shifting policy positions, many manufacturers want to see clearer signals before they make major moves.
Or is this another ‘Taco’ moment for the Trump administration?
Tariffs force a rethink in the shipping industry with legal centres like Hong Kong looking increasingly attractive, analysts say.
Washington is putting Beijing under ‘extreme pressure’ with fresh tech controls, after accusing China of failing to speed up rare earth exports.
They went the extra mile to win over Western markets – then Trump’s tariffs changed everything.
‘The more you hit China with export controls, the more they spend on innovation,’ analyst says as China seeks home-grown solutions to keep plane production plugging along.
American retailers – under pressure at home to ‘eat the tariffs’ – are now demanding that Chinese producers split the cost of the levies.
Beijing’s new guidelines set sights on making Chinese firms internationally competitive to challenge US dominance, analysts say.
More passengers on busy Beijing-Shanghai route are choosing high-speed rail, which offers flexibility, comfort and stable internet access.
Beijing’s strong reaction to new US curbs on Chinese chips stems from a growing confidence that it can outlast Washington in a stand-off, analysts say.
In a dig at Washington, Beijing warns against tariffs as it wraps up talks with region that could face some of the world’s steepest duties.
With new five-year plan emphasising science and industrial modernisation, Beijing is taking steps to protect China from protracted US battle.
Tech powerhouse Shenzhen and tourist destination Xiamen are the latest mainland cities to be served by the increasingly popular C919.
Call comes during the president’s visit to a bearings factory in Henan province, as China remains locked in a trade and tech rivalry with the United States.
