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Xiaomi Takes Direct Hit from Huawei’s Honor
There's no stopping Huawei in its plans to win the hearts of Chinese smartphone and gadget buyers. The company launched a shopping app for its sub-brand Honor and it sports qualities similar to Xiaomi's shopping website. Aside from the new app release, Huawei also released a bright, eccentric Honor 8X variant at CES 2019. There's no stopping Huawei in its plans to win the hearts of Chinese smartphone and gadget buyers. The company launched a shopping app for its sub-brand Honor and it sports qualities similar to Xiaomi's shopping website. Aside from the new app release, Huawei also released a bright, eccentric Honor 8X variant at CES 2019. -
China: Jade Rabbit Reports for Duty Following ‘Nap’
Tha Jade Rabbit is on its feet on the far side of the moon, China announced on the rover's Weibo page early Thursday. It is expected to capture photos that show the rougher edges of the moon that has not been probed by previous expeditions yet. The U.S. has yet to proclaim collaborations with China as the lunar rover aims to take another historic step forward. Tha Jade Rabbit is on its feet on the far side of the moon, China announced on the rover's Weibo page early Thursday. It is expected to capture photos that show the rougher edges of the moon that has not been probed by previous expeditions yet. The U.S. has yet to proclaim collaborations with China as the lunar rover aims to take another historic step forward. -
Kyin San Kyawt Reopens for Fruit Exchange
The China-Myanmar border gate, Kyin San Kyawt, has been reopened to cater to traders this fruit season. The gate was closed late December and its temporary reopening is a silver lining to traders who incurred huge losses for the past two weeks. The China-Myanmar border gate, Kyin San Kyawt, has been reopened to cater to traders this fruit season. The gate was closed late December and its temporary reopening is a silver lining to traders who incurred huge losses for the past two weeks. -
U.S. Sales are Up but Shares Plummet, Investors Mum
Investors seem unhappy these days as U.S. retailers experience an alarming dip in shares. Macy's dropped at two digits while Kohl's and Target stocks plummeted by 6 percent. Amid fears and doubt of the future, the Federal Reserve expressed willingness to adjust to economic changes. Investors seem unhappy these days as U.S. retailers experience an alarming dip in shares. Macy's dropped at two digits while Kohl's and Target stocks plummeted by 6 percent. Amid fears and doubt of the future, the Federal Reserve expressed willingness to adjust to economic changes. -
Pfizer Halts Production in 2 India Sites
Around 1,700 employees are set to be affected by the closure of two Pfizer manufacturing plants in India. Laborers stood in union outside the Aurangabad office but the shutdown went through. Around 1,700 employees are set to be affected by the closure of two Pfizer manufacturing plants in India. Laborers stood in union outside the Aurangabad office but the shutdown went through. -
Global Tourism: Chinese City Leads the Way
Hong Kong has just received another round of applause as it grabbed the top spot in the "Top 100 Destination Cities of 2018." The list includes other Asian destinations such as Singapore and Bangkok. Ed Sheeran's upcoming 2-night show is expected to further bring in tourists from across Asia. Hong Kong has just received another round of applause as it grabbed the top spot in the "Top 100 Destination Cities of 2018." The list includes other Asian destinations such as Singapore and Bangkok. Ed Sheeran's upcoming 2-night show is expected to further bring in tourists from across Asia. -
HK Officials Promote Respect of National Anthem
The Hong Kong local government has allowed spectators to have a look into a new bill that prevents any insults against China's national anthem. The bill aims to fine or imprison anyone who intenionally insults or disrespects the anthem. The Hong Kong local government has allowed spectators to have a look into a new bill that prevents any insults against China's national anthem. The bill aims to fine or imprison anyone who intenionally insults or disrespects the anthem. -
Shi Xingtao Makes Positive Prediction of 2019 Stocks
HSBC Jintrust's Shi Xingtao has provided another forecast to the global stock market and things may be looking great for Chinese equities. This proclamation comes after global shares saw a hike on Wednesday evening, following the conclusion of the China-U.S. trade meetings. HSBC Jintrust's Shi Xingtao has provided another forecast to the global stock market and things may be looking great for Chinese equities. This proclamation comes after global shares saw a hike on Wednesday evening, following the conclusion of the China-U.S. trade meetings. -
U.S. Says Trade Talks Focused on Equality
After tthree days of trade discussions that shook the global market, statements from China and the U.S. suggest positive developments. China promised to buy U.S. products in "substantial" amounts, while the Trump delegation said both parties are on the same ground in terms of further negotiations. After tthree days of trade discussions that shook the global market, statements from China and the U.S. suggest positive developments. China promised to buy U.S. products in "substantial" amounts, while the Trump delegation said both parties are on the same ground in terms of further negotiations. -
European Stocks are Up, Here’s Why
The end of the China-U.S. trade talks closed with a bang as European stocks soared. Analysts believe that this sudden surge in share prices was sparked by optimism over a trade deal before the tariff truce ends on March. The end of the China-U.S. trade talks closed with a bang as European stocks soared. Analysts believe that this sudden surge in share prices was sparked by optimism over a trade deal before the tariff truce ends on March.