China
Wall Street to open higher on data, central bank support
NEW YORK - U.S. stocks were poised for a higher open on Thursday, after economic data pointed to a modestly improving global economy and kept afloat expectations for continued support from global central banks. | Video
Activity picks up at big China factories, smaller firms struggle
BEIJING - China's factory activity was slightly stronger than expected in July, a government survey showed on Thursday, but analysts cautioned against rushing to a conclusion that the world's second-largest economy had arrested its slowdown.
Europe's factories grow, China's stabilize
LONDON - Europe's factories delivered more signs last month the region is gradually leaving recession behind, according to business surveys that also eased immediate fears over the health of China's economy.
China condemns U.S. Senate over sea dispute resolution
BEIJING - China said on Thursday it had lodged a formal complaint with the United States after the U.S. Senate passed a resolution expressing concern about Chinese actions in the disputed East and South China Seas.
Toyota expects to meet annual China sales target despite July slip
BEIJING - Toyota Motor Corp officials said the Japanese automaker and its two local joint-venture partners are on track to sell 900,000 vehicles in China this year, despite a 3.5-percent year-on-year fall in its China sales last month.
China HSBC PMI dips to 11-month low in July
BEIJING - China's factory activity shrank for a third straight month in July to its lowest level in nearly a year as new orders fell, a private survey showed on Thursday, signaling the persistent pressure on the economy has extended into the third quarter.
Apple CEO met China Mobile head, discussed cooperation
BEIJING/SINGAPORE - Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday met with the head of China Mobile Ltd, the world's largest mobile carrier by subscribers and the only Chinese carrier that doesn't offer iPhones and iPads.
Apple CEO met China Mobile head, discussed cooperation
BEIJING/SINGAPORE - Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday met with the head of China Mobile Ltd, the world's largest mobile carrier by subscribers and the only Chinese carrier that doesn't offer iPhones and iPads.
China's ICBC targets commodity trade via StanBank unit purchase
JOHANNESBURG/HONG KONG - Chinese bank ICBC is in advanced talks to buy Standard Bank's markets business in London for more than $500 million, sources said, illustrating a growing appetite in China to trade commodities as well as consume them.
Beijing offers growth assurance in its economic balancing act
BEIJING - China's authorities, mindful of the risk of a sharp economic slowdown that could derail their reform efforts, sent their clearest signal yet that they will safeguard growth and tweak policy when necessary.
Ethiopia and Eritrea: An elusive peace on the cards?
Ethiopia and Eritrea are still at each others’ throats. The two neighbours fought hammer and tongs in sun-baked trenches during a two-year war over a decade ago, before a peace deal ended their World War I-style conflict in 2000. Furious veRed Sea, UNrbal battles, however, have continued to this day.


