Ok, so people have been asking me questions about the possible manipulation of the silver market by certain large institutional participants in the silver market. Truth from Fiction Let’s put this into some context: Is it actually possible to corner a market like silver? Has it been done before? Why is it done? What are [...]
Recent economic data released shows that during the first two months of 2012, Shenzhen showed a negative growth trend, incredibly rare since the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone was established. A statistical bulletin showed that in January and February of 2012, industries of designated size only had a growth value of 73 billion yuan, which is down by [...]
The central banks of China and Australia signed a currency swap agreement yesterday that will allow RMB200 billion (A$30 billion) worth of local currencies to be exchanged between the two countries over three years. The purpose of the agreement, according the People’s Bank of China, is to help strengthen financial cooperation between the two sides, [...]
Tim Cook Apple’s new CEO paid a visit to one of the company’s store in Beijing. This move highlighted the importance of the company to the Chinese market. Cook was seen visiting the Apple store in the Xidan area. Cook’s approach is much different from his predecessor Jobs, who never visited Apple stores in China, [...]
The Snake Pit will be moving!! We need your help in finding a new location. Please send any locations/numbers/contacts of places you might see available in Shekou that you think might make a great new home for the Snake Pit. Contact the committee @ committee@the-snakepit.com with any details.
As China gradually shifts its economy from an investment-led growth module to a more consumption-driven structure, be prepared to engage a more individualistic and emotional Chinese consumer in the near future, suggested a new study conducted by the international consultancy group McKinsey & Co. In its report “Meet the 2020 Chinese Consumer,” McKinsey predicted that [...]
Shenzhen’s urban management bureau is designating areas and times that are appropriate for street vendors to conduct their business. Plans include imposing new regulations that involve parks, advertising and sub-district supervision. Street vendors will be placed in areas that will not disturb traffic and the lives of residents. Regulations will also require enforcers to use [...]
The Australian Chamber of Commerce invites you to a Inter-Chamber Networking Drinks Come and enjoy a relaxing evening with drinks, snacks and live entertainment When: Thursday, March 29, 2012 Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
With the constant squeeze on the property market by the government, several real estate developers have gone online in efforts to boost their sales. Although buyers complain that cheating is quite rampant on online property transactions, a number of online real estate websites sales are rising. Websites such as Taobao.com and Sina.com opened property channels [...]
Shenzhen will be strengthening is competitiveness by looking into six different aspects according to its culture construction plan. The six aspects are, to enhance the city’s spiritual cohesion, to increase the amount of art created, competitiveness in cultural facilities, access to cultural facilities, global influence and reforms in cultural innovation. Several projects will be made [...]
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