Author Archives: Syndicated Content
China’s ‘liberal’ Wang Yang seen as possible premier as reshuffle looms
By James Pomfret HONG KONG (Reuters) - When Wang Yang was Chinese Communist Party boss of economic powerhouse Guangdong province, the man now considered a top contender to be China's next premier disp...
Oct 11, 2022
Hu Chunhua: From rural roots to candidate for China premiership
By Dominique Patton BEIJING (Reuters) - From humble roots as the son of farmers in central Hubei province, Hu Chunhua has worked his way into China's ruling elite and is considered a top contender to ...
Oct 11, 2022
After COVID lockdown, eyes on Shanghai chief at party congress
By Tony Munroe and Yew Lun Tian BEIJING (Reuters) - Once seen as a sure bet for elevation to China's elite Politburo Standing Committee or even as the country's next premier, Li Qiang's glide path to ...
Oct 11, 2022
Ding Xuexiang: from Shanghai party cadre to Xi gatekeeper
By Brenda Goh SHANGHAI (Reuters) - When Xi Jinping left China for the first time in more than two years to visit Central Asia last month, his entourage included a familiar face from domestic trips. Al...
Oct 11, 2022
Long picked for promotion, Xi loyalist Chen may get his chance
By James Pomfret HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chen Miner, a close confidant of Chinese President Xi Jinping long seen as destined for a top leadership spot, is considered to be a strong contender for promoti...
Oct 11, 2022
Danielle Smith sworn in as premier of Canada’s oil province Alberta
By Nia Williams (Reuters) -Danielle Smith was sworn in as premier of Canada's main oil-producing province Alberta on Tuesday, days after winning the United Conservative Party (UCP) leadership race wit...
Oct 11, 2022
Intel plans to cut thousands of jobs in face of PC slowdown – Bloomberg News
(Reuters) -Intel Corp is planning a major reduction in headcount, likely numbering in the thousands in the face of a slowdown in the personal computer market, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citin...
Oct 11, 2022
Motorcycling-World Supersport rider Steeman dies after crash in Portugal
(Reuters) - Dutch World Supersport 300 motorcycle rider Victor Steeman has died of injuries suffered in a crash in Portugal at the weekend, World Superbikes said on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Kawasaki r...
Oct 11, 2022
Soccer-Ireland were ready for anything in World Cup qualifier win at Scotland
(Reuters) - Ireland manager Vera Pauw said her team had prepared for every possible scenario ahead of their 1-0 win over Scotland in Glasgow on Tuesday to qualify for the World Cup for the first time ...
Oct 11, 2022
Boeing sees LatAm air travel taking off as regulations ease, incomes rise
By Kylie Madry MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - U.S. planemaker Boeing Co sees travel in Latin America ramping up more quickly than in other regions as countries loosen regulations and household incomes rise, ...
Oct 11, 2022
