China's non-manufacturing PMI expands in March
Activity in China's non-manufacturing sector continued to expand in March, but at a slower rate than in the previous month, according to official data.A statement from the China Federation of Logistics...
View ArticleHSBC China services PMI hits four-month high
Activity in China's services sector hit a four-month high in March, according to a private survey.The HSBC China Services Business Activity Index printed at 51.9 in March, up from 51.0 in February, but...
View ArticleChina economy 'reasonable': PBOC
China's central bank said current domestic economic conditions remain within a "reasonable range," though the economy still faces complicated situations.Domestic price levels are basically steady, but...
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Don't expect a Beijing stimulus package
EconomyChinaPeter CaiAll signs are pointing to a disappointing first quarter for the Chinese economy. Banks, funds and think tanks both in and outside of China are downgrading their forecasts for...
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How the Ukraine crisis is pushing two superpowers together
EconomyChinaArtyom LukinEast Asia ForumThere is one international player that stands to gain from the recent turn of events in Ukraine, regardless of its outcome. This player apparently has nothing to...
View ArticleChina unlikely to cut bank reserve requirements: report
The latest statement from China's central bank suggests a cut to banks' reserve requirement ratio is not imminent, the Shanghai Securities News reported, citing economists.The People's Bank of China...
View ArticleUS Defense Secretary voice concern about China’s territorial disputes
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Thursday that the U.S. is "increasingly concerned" about China's disputes over territory in the South China Sea and is urging its Asian rival not to use force to...
View ArticlePort Hedland iron ore exports jump in March
A 27 per cent jump in iron ore exports for the month of March from Port Hedland appear to support the view held by Brazil’s Vale that concerns about the oversupply of iron ore are too pessimistic.Iron...
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What Abbott's business delegation can learn in Asia
EconomyChinaStephen GrenvilleLowy InterpreterPrime Minister Abbott's team for his current visit to Japan, South Korea and China is certainly business-heavy. So too was his warm-up speech, which one...
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Weibo seeking $540m in float
Business SpectatorDataRoomJohn Kell - The Wall Street JournalSocial media service Weibo, often called “the Twitter of China”, has unveiled estimated terms for an initial public offering of about 20...
View ArticleJapan FTA within grasp: Abbott
Prime Minister Tony Abbott says a free trade agreement with Japan is within Australia's grasp."Things are going very well indeed in the negotiations for a Japan-Australia economic partnership or free...
View ArticleChina warns US over Hong Kong
Beijing has warned the United States against interfering in Hong Kong's affairs after US Vice President Joe Biden met with two of the city's outspoken pro-democracy campaigners last week.In an...
View ArticleTaiwan protesters mull ending occupation
Protesters say they are considering ending their three-week occupation of Taiwan's parliament, after its Speaker intervened to try to end the stand-off over a contentious services trade pact with...
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Embrace China, but for just a moment
EconomyChinaDerek ScissorsEast Asia ForumShiro Armstrong recently claimed in these pages that China is Australia’s most important economic partner, indicting Australian government endorsement of the US...
View ArticleTelstra China deals linked to bribes
Australian telecommunications giant Telstra may have been exploited by Chinese executives while conducting due diligence on two mobile companies it purchased five years ago, according to The Australian...
View ArticleWestpac wins Shanghai approval
Westpac will open a branch in the newly established Shanghai free trade zone after securing the authorisation of the China Banking Regulatory Commission, according to The Australian Financial...
View ArticleJapan security deal not aimed at China: PM
Prime Minister Tony Abbott says Australia's enhanced security co-operation with Japan shouldn't raise concerns in China, which is involved in territorial disputes with its southern neighbour.During his...
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Taiwan risks a China trade pact backlash
EconomyChinaPeter CaiTens of thousands of Taiwanese students have occupied the debating chamber of the country’s parliament for the 21st day, demanding the government scrap or renegotiate a service...
View ArticleFarmers mixed on Japan trade deal
Fruit growers say a Japanese import tariff cut is a big win for the industry.But dairy producers say the new free trade agreement does nothing for them and are concerned about a potentially bleak...
View ArticleRudd took Asian ties backwards: Packer
Former Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd took Australia's relationships with its key Asian neighbours backwards, billionaire James Packer says.The Crown casino boss is this week taking part in a trade...
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