By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Thursday maintained that his administration would not choose sides between China and the United States amid their strategic competition in the Asia-Pacific region, reiterating that he is prioritizing his country’s national interest. At the same time, Mr. Marcos cited a need to continuously […]
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Fosun Receives RMB12 Billion Syndicated Loan to Consolidate Capital for Business Development
HONG KONG, Jan 17, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – On 16 January 2023, Fosun High Technology, the domestic operating entity of Fosun International Limited (“Fosun International”, HKEX: 00656), and eight domestic banks held a syndicated loan signing ceremony at the Bund Finance Center, Shanghai. According to the agreement, Industrial and Commercial Bank of […]
Marcos: Manila not pursuing China ‘partnership’
PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday said the Philippines is eyeing an agreement, not a partnership, with China to allow Filipino fishermen to fish in the South China Sea. This after former National Security Adviser Clarita A. Carlos said on Friday the Philippines was studying a proposal by China for a “partnership between […]
Why the US needs Japan’s help on China chips restrictions
WASHINGTON — When the Biden administration unveiled aggressive export controls in October aimed at blocking China from becoming a global leader in advanced semiconductors it was missing a key ingredient: agreement from US allies to impose their own matching restrictions. Persuading Japan to join the US effort, which limits Chinese access to US chipmaking technology […]
China still keen on exploration talks with Philippines — envoy
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter CHINA is still committed to pursue joint oil exploration activities in the South China Sea with the Philippines and other claimant states, a Chinese envoy said on Thursday, after the Philippine Supreme Court voided a similar deal inked in 2005. “China remains committed to properly handle maritime disputes in […]
Philippine court voids oil deal with China, Vietnam
THE PHILIPPINE Supreme Court (SC) has voided a 2005 government deal with China and Vietnam for joint gas and oil explorations in the South China Sea. Voting 12-2 with one abstention, the tribunal had ruled the agreement violated the Constitution for allowing foreigners to explore the country’s natural resources covering 142,886 square kilometers without full […]
Building real confidence: National interest as the best driver of foreign policy
After President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s trip to China last week, the question on everyone’s mind was: What now? What does this trip mean for our territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea? Certainly, the photos and the news reports during and after the official visit were encouraging. President Marcos Jr. met with no less than […]
Fund under SZCDG acquires 69.35% equity interest in China South City Xi’an for RMB5 billion; Further strengthening cooperation between the two parties and boosting the future development
EQS Newswire / 10/01/2023 / 10:00 UTC+8 Fund under SZCDG acquires 69.35% equity interest in China South City Xi’an for RMB5 billion Further strengthening cooperation between the two parties and boosting the future development of China South City China South City (SEHK stock code: 1668.HK) recently announced that China South International, a direct wholly-owned […]
China reopens borders in final farewell to zero-COVID
HONG KONG/SHANGHAI — Travelers began streaming across land and sea crossings from Hong Kong to mainland China on Sunday, many eager for long-awaited reunions, as Beijing opened borders that have been all but shut since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. After three years, the mainland is opening its border with Hong Kong and ending […]
Analysts wary of Philippine deals with China
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES and China inked 14 bilateral agreements covering infrastructure, agriculture, trade, and tourism, among others, during President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday. But the implications of these bilateral deals should be studied carefully given the Philippines’ ongoing sea dispute with China […]
Marcos: China wants compromise to ease South China Sea tensions
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza and Alyssa Nicole O. Tan, Reporters CHINESE President Xi Jinping has vowed to “find a compromise” to ease tensions in the South China Sea, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said on Wednesday after meeting with the Chinese leader in Beijing. In a video released by the presidential palace in Manila, […]
Fund under SZCDG invests RMB5 billion for 69.35% equity interest in China South City Xi’an, Further strengthening cooperation between the two parties
Hong Kong, PRC, Jan 5, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – China South City Holdings Limited (the “Company” or the “Group”, SEHK stock code: 1668.HK) is pleased to announce that China South International, a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, has entered into an investment agreement with Shenzhen Shenji No.1 Industrial Park Investment and […]
Marcos vows to improve economic ties with China
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday vowed to improve ties with China and explore more areas of economic cooperation in the post-coronavirus pandemic era. Mr. Marcos made the commitment at a meeting with Li Zhanshu, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, which is equivalent to the Philippine Legislature. During […]
8 Filipinos from China test positive for COVID-19
EIGHT UNVACCINATED Filipinos who recently came home from China tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) upon arrival at the main airport in Manila, according to the Health department. The individuals, who arrived from Dec. 22 to Jan. 2, were “under isolation,” the Department of Health (DoH) said in a statement on Wednesday. “The individuals […]
China to chart expanded cooperation with Mindanao after Marcos visit — Chinese consul
CHINA’s envoy based in Davao City sees expanded ties with the Philippines’ southern island Mindanao after President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s state visit to China this week. “Apart from carrying out the important consensus of our state leaders, let’s follow the outcome of the state visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to China and the […]
China Box, a Completely New Watch-to-Earn NFTs Project Is Officially Launched
A non-profit project with the ultimate goal of becoming the largest digital gallery to showcase all amazing aspects of China, the country with the longest continuous history in the world New York, NY, January 04, 2023 – (SEAPRWire) – NFTs have taken over the internet. No one, from businesses to brands and celebrities, can deny onboarding the NFT […]
Marcos, Xi to discuss trade and security issues
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday said he aims to boost cooperation with China on agriculture, trade and industry, energy and regional security issues when he meets with his Chinese counterpart during his three-day state visit. “I look forward to discussing regional security issues and problems that do not belong to two friends […]
Marcos state visit to China to give hint of ties against backdrop of sea row
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s meeting with his Chinese counterpart would set the tone of relations with China against the backdrop of their sea dispute, according to foreign policy experts. His state visit on Jan. 3 to 5 would also determine whether China is committed to repairing its […]
Tighter rules for travelers from virus hotspots sought
THE PHILIPPINE government should enforce more travel restrictions on inbound travelers from countries with an alarming coronavirus situation, including China, which has been accused of hiding its pandemic data, according to health experts. “The Philippines should enforce travel restrictions and add requirements from travelers, but not just those coming from China but also those from […]
China New Higher Education Group Won Three Awards, Recognized for Outstanding Performance and Comprehensive Strength
EQS Newswire / 30/12/2022 / 15:00 UTC+8 China New Higher Education Group Won Three Awards, Recognized for Outstanding Performance and Comprehensive Strength (30 December 2022 – Hong Kong) China New Higher Education Group Limited (“China New Higher Education Group”, together with its subsidiaries, collectively referred to as the “Group”, stock code: 2001.HK) is […]