Boao Forum for Asia – The China View

Boao Forum for Asia – The China View

During a speech to the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) on Tuesday, President Xi Jinping committed to further opening up China’s markets as he sought…

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China and U.S. in Davos. Who’s the real trade protectionist?

China and U.S. in Davos. Who’s the real trade protectionist?

The World Economic Forum (WEF), a global political meeting for around 3,000 delegates from the world of business, politics, finance and media, is held each…

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Staying in China for Christmas? Not too bad after all

Staying in China for Christmas? Not too bad after all

Christmas in one of the greatest religious festivals and a widely-spread holiday celebrated by millions of people around the world, especially in western countries. There…

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Ten years of China

Ten years of China

The recent return of China on the world’s stage hasn’t happened in the blink of an eye, but instead as a result of long-term planning…

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Shock after another bike-share start-up on the verge of collapse

Shock after another bike-share start-up on the verge of collapse

Only one year after its foundation, Chinese bike sharing start-up Bluegogo (小蓝单车) has collapsed. Having raised US$58 million in venture funding and with a valuation…

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Singles' Day is Alibaba Day

Singles’ Day is Alibaba Day

Although Google has changed the way we share information, Facebook has changed how we interact with people and Amazon has transformed consumers’ behaviour, none of…

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19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China has begun: What to expect?

19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China has begun: What to expect?

As China’s top officials gathered in Beijing on October 18 for the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, it is essential for…

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Is China Guiding the World Toward an Electric-Car Future?

Is China Guiding the World Toward an Electric-Car Future?

China is the reason why many automakers around the world are investing massively in the development of electric cars. China, the world’s leading country in…

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A new generation of Chinese entrepreneurs

A new generation of Chinese entrepreneurs

TechCrunch, a technology publisher from Silicon Valley, has recently organized a conference in Shekou, not far from Hong Kong, where many of China’s most promising…

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Is the clean energy revolution coming from China?

Is the clean energy revolution coming from China?

Beijing has a number of different incentives to make a strong shift to renewable-energy sources. With the words of the environmental journalist Beth Gardiner, three…

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AIIB membership is growing amid concerns on China’s global ambitions

AIIB membership is growing amid concerns on China’s global ambitions

Countries from the five continents are joining the China-led Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), which currently has 77 member nations, and expects to reach 85 by…

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China’s most stressful week: 9,4 million students take the Gaokao

China’s most stressful week: 9,4 million students take the Gaokao

China’s most gruelling academic exam took place this week: 9,4 million Chinese students started the annual two-day nationwide test on Wednesday. Generally called 高考gaokao, which…

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China's new Cybersecurity Law has not been widely welcomed by foreign firms

China’s new Cybersecurity Law has not been widely welcomed by foreign firms

Following the approval by the National People’s Congress last November, China’s new cybersecurity law officially entered into effect on Thursday. The law is presented by…

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Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau: China’s troublesome longest bridge project

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau: China’s troublesome longest bridge project

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau construction project consists of a series of bridges and tunnels, implying also a 150 hectare artificial island, crossing the Lingdingyang channel of…

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The One Belt, One Road Forum: distinguished guests and notable absentees

The One Belt, One Road Forum: distinguished guests and notable absentees

The major diplomatic event on China’s New Silk Road, and probably the most important event the country will host this year, will take place May…

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