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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
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.
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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.
The Chinese navigation system has ascended to a dominant position in its home market, driving nearly US$80 billion of economic output last year.
America’s plan to impose higher docking fees on vessels made in China will be a blow, but South Korean shipyards face capacity constraints.
Zhejiang’s reliance on the US market left it scrambling in April, as soaring tariffs forced officials onto a wartime footing.
To continue sales to US buyers and avoid tariffs, Chinese exporters are getting creative as they hunt for new bypasses and workarounds.
The city is putting on a host of international fixtures to draw spectators and revive its international reputation.
Taking a local government to court could be a more realistic option for aggrieved businesses under China’s Private Economy Promotion Law.
Full text of legislation gives more weight to addressing long-standing complaints about cross-regional enforcement.
The highly anticipated law aims to inject dynamism into China’s private sector amid a trade war with the United States.
US aircraft manufacturer receives implicit olive branch from China’s Ministry of Commerce as spokesperson laments severing of normal business ties.
The American retail giant will reportedly also bear the cost of any new tariffs, after the escalating US-China trade war slowed deliveries to a trickle.
