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Ralph Jennings
Correspondent, Political Economy
Ralph Jennings joined the Political Economy desk as a Senior Reporter in August 2022 having worked as a freelancer since 2011. Ralph previously covered news for Thomson Reuters in Taipei and for local newspapers in California. He graduated from University of California, Berkeley with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication.
Ralph Jennings joined the Political Economy desk as a Senior Reporter in August 2022 having worked as a freelancer since 2011. Ralph previously covered news for Thomson Reuters in Taipei and for local newspapers in California. He graduated from University of California, Berkeley with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication.
Languages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Privately run firms managing investments of wealthy families showing ‘growing interest’ in China, UBS report says.
A boost of visitor numbers for the tournament should also include travellers from China, though surveys show lingering safety concerns.
With bilateral relations at a low and Beijing already enacting limited export controls on critical minerals, fears of a broader ban grow.
Central government has added 5 days of public holidays this year, and local administrations are extending spring and autumn school breaks.
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China is drinking far less wine than a few years ago. To turn the tide, the industry must work with Chinese influencers, an insider says.
The currency’s use in global trade has grown sharply in recent years but still falls short of China’s economic weight, the bank says.
Public attitudes towards AI are ‘strikingly positive’ in China, with only a small minority worried it will lead to fewer job openings, survey finds.
Consumption is facing renewed pressure as a weak labour market and diminishing returns from subsidies cloud outlook, the bank says.
The agreement highlights Beijing’s push to rewire agricultural supply chains, as it seeks to reduce vulnerability in global markets.
The company will force divestment from two individuals and four companies due to Chinese affiliation.
Details ranging from specific models, delivery arrangements and how Chinese operators would allocate the 200 planes are still lacking.
The US delegation went to Beijing looking for deals, but a ‘super cycle’ of capital expenditures across Asia is already fuelling enormous growth.
Beijing tightened jet fuel exports after the war broke out, forcing Canberra to seek alternative suppliers.
China Minmetals Economic Research Institute says disruption of sulphur shipments through strait is having ripple effects on copper production.
Corporate leaders join this week’s state visit, with a diverse group eyeing market access and stability amid frictions.
Demand for China-Europe flights surges as airlines avoid Iranian, Russian airspace and divert tourists away from Southeast Asia.
The project is part of wider efforts to build overland trade corridors linking southern China with the Mekong region.
New report warns that rising conflicts, AI spending and energy security push are all expected to further increase global debt levels.
Thousands of domestic train services added on last day of ‘golden week’ to meet record demand, and high energy costs affect consumer spending.
ITIF argues that regional sales help finance domestic R&D and block local rivals, while warning that a full exit would be a self-inflicted wound to innovation leadership.
A new cold-storage rail service is whisking mountains of durians from Thailand to China, reducing prices for the prized fruit.
Amid what China sees as US’ polarising unilateral measures, a push for ‘global governance’ gives rise to a network of multi-country agencies.
The company believes China could become the world’s top tourism destination, according to reports.
Washington’s latest moves target semiconductor access and small Chinese oil refineries, though analysts expect Beijing to remain resilient.
Canada has permitted an ‘incremental increase’ in flights to China, but airlines may be reluctant to add services amid the wars in Ukraine and Iran.
Rising pension burdens and social security subsidies are also straining public finances – though trends remain uneven, analysts say.
Chinese construction firms keen to cement trade ties with Jakarta through multimillion dollar projects to build a brand new centre of power.
Analysts say orbital monitoring of sites, property and other assets provides vital data on borrowers.
Strategic financial corridors now bridge mainland bourses with global hubs, enabling more seamless investment through specialised fund vehicles and receipts.
