China Business & Economy

Experts say now that China is strapped for funds, it is concentrating on investing in more ‘friendly counties’ amid trade war with the West.

‘In China, there is nothing that can be done now, no matter what is invested will be lost,’ a former private business operator said.

The UK absorbed the largest amount of Chinese FDI since 2000, but the trend changed in recent years with reduced mergers.

Experts say the move has more political significance for the CCP than any actual effect on the West.

‘China has no choice but to take this approach because it cannot continue to maintain the exchange rate,’ Frank Tian Xie, a professor in business, said.

China is facing a serious under-population problem, and it won’t be easily reversible, experts say.

The suggestion by Mr. Zhou is reminiscent of his previous comments during the U.S.-China trade war, where he was seen as indirectly criticizing Xi Jinping.

The Republic of China (Taiwan) has strongly protested against the CCP’s economic coercion over political issues.

‘Many of these companies even appear to engage in activities that violate existing U.S. sanctions against Iran.’

Experts say the standards for device inspection set by the CCP are too vague and the implementation of the new regulations may violate the rights of citizens.

The CCP has introduced a support package with three new measures in an attempt to halt the continued decline of China’s property market.

‘The collapse of the financial system closely linked to the bursting of the real estate bubble is imminent,’ economist Li Hengqing said.