News that caught our eye / The week ending November 8, 2024
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NOTE: The news reports below are not in chronological order. There is often a time lag in their reaching the US and in gaining our attention. These reports reflect the opinions of a variety of news sources.
Curated by James Getka.
China’s population woes deepen as marriage registrations tumble / November 4, 2024
With only 4.75 million marriage registrations by the end of September, China is likely to have fewer than 6 million marriages this year, the lowest number since 1980, and a 16.6 percent drop since the same time in 2023. Local governments are issuing cash incentives to encourage marriages and consequently, new births (SCMP).
Asia’s factory activity stagnates, taking shine off rebound in China / November 2, 2024
While China’s manufacturing activity rose in October, supported by government stimuli, other Asian markets, such as South Korea and Japan, saw declines in factory output due to weaker growth in other global markets (Hellenic Shipping News).
US asks China to 'curb' North Korean troops in Russia's Ukraine war / November 1, 2024
US officials have spoken with China this week in an effort to address North Korean soldiers now assisting Russia in its war against Ukraine. North Korea’s involvement in the war escalates tensions both in the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic regions. Up to 10,000 North Korean soldiers are training in Russia (USA Today).
Don't get 'river-crabbed!' How China is cracking down on punny dissent /November 2, 2024
Chinese citizens and ex-patriots have been using puns and slightly off homonyms to deceptively criticize President Xi Jinping and government entities, but the Chinese Cyberspace Administration and Ministry of Education has caught on and is erasing suspected jabs from social media (WAMC Northeast Public Radio).
Why India Is Disappearing Under China In Tectonic Tug-Of-War / November 3, 2024
As China and India squabble over border lines on the surface, India’s landmass has been losing ground five to six centimeters under the Eurasian Tibetan Plate for eons, creating the tension that spawns earthquakes in the region. (NDTV).
China gears up for a big week as markets await U.S. elections and stimulus details / November 3, 2024
China is watching the US presidential election and how the stock market reacts to the outcome as it determines how it will form its next economic stimulus for its own struggling economy. The standing committee of the National People's Congress ends a five-day meeting this week, and will likely increase the stimulus by ten to twenty percent if Trump wins the election (NBC New York).
China hopes for 'peaceful coexistence' with US as Trump nears win / November 6, 2024
Foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning stated that China will continue to deal with the US as it has in the past as Donald Trump edged closer to winning the US presidential election. Reactions among Chinese citizens to the election were mixed, with many expressing little interest in the election outcome (CNA).
What Trump's win means for Ukraine, Middle East, and China / November 6, 2024
Based on Trump’s previous presidential term and his campaign speeches, BBC analysts predict what Trump’s next presidential term may do when it comes to current major global conflicts. While Trump respects President Xi and China’s importance in the global economy, his “America First” philosophy will likely mean he will apply protectionist measures against China (BBC).
China files complaint at WTO over EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles / November 4, 2024
China has issued a complaint to the WTO against the EU for its imposition of duties up to 35% on Chinese EV imports. The EU says it is protecting its own EV industries against the impact of Chinese subsidies on its exports to the EU. China says the duties violate WTO rules (ABC News).
China's premier 'fully confident' of hitting growth targets / November 5, 2024
Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced at an international trade show in Shanghai that he expects China will meet its growth target of around five percent this year. The government’s recent stimulus in September caused an uptick in parts of the economy, but the lack of detail regarding the government’s next steps has analysts and investors hesitant to move forward (CNA).