The coronavirus is adding to the existing tensions between the U.S. and China. But if the rhetoric is not ramped down, the trade war will escalate and hurt American energy producers. ( read original story…
Monthly Archives For May 2020
Trump Says He’s ‘Torn’ on China Deal as Advisers Signal Harmony on Trade
Officials from both countries struck optimistic notes after holding their first trade talks — via conference call — since the coronavirus struck. ( read original story …)
Sen. Cotton: China made conscious decision to let coronavirus spread after they knew how deadly it was
We knew it was coming, even if this is the highest unemployment rate since the Great Depression, and it’s still a shock to the system. (BEGIN AUDIO CLIP) TRUMP: It’s fully expected. There’s no ……
China flexes its military muscle: Beijing exploits Covid crisis to assert control of strategically vital South China Sea – and the US sends three warships in response
Deeply worried about Beijing’s insatiable desire for land and the way its military has occupied areas by stealth, Washington has sent three warships to the region. ( read original story …)
China supports WHO-led review of global pandemic response
China said Friday it supports a World Health Organization-led review into the global response to the coronavirus outbreak, but only “after the pandemic is over”. The comments from foreign ministry … ( read original story…
US and China go head-to-head at UN over WHO coronavirus response
For more than six weeks the 15-member council has been trying to agree on a text aiming to back calls for a ceasefire in global conflicts so the world can focus on the pandemic. (…
U.S. Hits Back at China With New Visa Restrictions on Journalists
The Trump administration is imposing 90-day limits on work visas for Chinese journalists, raising the threat of further retaliation by the Chinese government. ( read original story …)
North Korea News: Kim Jong Un Praises China Leader, Clashes With South Korea Over Military Drills
Kim Jong Un in his message extended his warm greetings to Xi Jinping and congratulated him, highly appreciating that he is seizing a chance of victory in the war against the unprecedented epidemic,” … (…
US Navy warns China to stop ‘bullying’ others in the South China Sea as its ships sail into a standoff
Two US Navy ships sailed into the middle of a standoff in the contested South China Sea as a fleet commander warned China to stop “bullying” others. ( read original story …)
China Rapid Finance Enters into Agreements with YBT/SOS and Investors to Create A More Diversified Business
China Rapid Finance Limited (NYSE: XRF) (the “Company”) today announced the execution of a set of agreements (the “Agreements”) on May 5, 2020 with Yong Bao Two Ltd. (“YBT”), the parent company of SOS ……
Trump eyes federal retirement plan investments as part of showdown with China over coronavirus
The White House moved this week to seize control of the board that administers the Thrift Savings Plan, which holds the retirement portfolios of close to 6 million federal employees and service … ( read…
Rep. Jeff Van Drew: Dems won’t help Republicans hold China accountable on coronavirus because of politics
It is “unbelievable” that there is not a united political front in terms of holding China accountable for their role in the coronavirus outbreak, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., stated Saturday. ( read original story …)
So Much For China Angst: Kingsoft Cloud Soars 40% On Nasdaq Debut
Kingsoft Cloud Chairman Lei Jun is one of China’s richest men with a fortune worth $10.7 billion on the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List today. ( read original story …)
