Chinese Protest Against South Korea’s Lotte

March 5, 2017 by

Dozens of people holding Chairman Mao posters protested in China’s Jilin province on Sunday, calling for a boycott of South Korean goods as part of a backlash against the country’s Lotte Group. The retail giant has faced growing opposition in China since signing a deal to provide land for a US missile-defence system Tuesday. The … Read more

China’s Rustbelt Shows Signs of Economic Recovery

January 22, 2017 by

China’s northeastern region is showing signs of economic recovery since the traditional heavy industries lost shine, figures released at the annual provincial sessions show. By seeking new growth engines in services, high-tech manufacturing and other sectors, the economy of Jilin Province expanded 6.9 percent last year, exceeding the national average for the first time since … Read more