From China’s perspective, the punitive measures on trade, technology and Hong Kong have simply revealed the core of American hostility. ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For May 2020
China Mobile: Potential New Cold War Keeps This Dividend On Ice
On the surface, China Mobile seems like a desirable dividend investment with its dominant market position and 6% dividend yield, but there are reasons to keep i … ( read original story …)
Beijing Gallery Weekend — a major opening in the post-Covid city
The vibrant if socially distanced arts festival plays out in person and online and pulls no punches in social critique … ( read original story …)
Trump offers to mediate “raging” standoff between China and India – what’s it all about?
The Asian giants have long feuded over their Himalayan border, and while thousands of troops are reportedly involved, analysts don’t foresee disaster. ( read original story …)
China Escalates the Pandemic Propaganda War
This was a bizarre salvo in China’s propaganda war with the United States over the coronavirus, and it showcased Beijing’s latest information weaponry. Misleading spin, obfuscation, concealment, and … ( read original story …)
China ignores U.S. threats and claims new powers over Hong Kong
Trump administration warned Beijing’s adoption of new laws in Hong Kong would bring “significant consequences.” But China never flinched. ( read original story …)
China approves proposal for Hong Kong security law that curtails its autonomy
China’s National People’s Congress endorsed a controversial new law to ban all “activities” in Hong Kong that endanger national security. ( read original story …)
Twitter fact-checks China amid bias row
Earlier this week, after Twitter added its fact-checking links to President Trump’s tweets, he threatened to “shut down” social networks for alleged anti-conservative bias. Trump … ( read original story …)
Bank sanctions, delistings: U.S. poised to take financial fight to China
With the two powers already sparring over trade, technology and the coronavirus pandemic, the dispute is spilling over into a damaging new sphere. ( read original story …)
China’s NPC formally approves proposal for Hong Kong national security law
China’s National People’s Congress endorsed a controversial new law to ban all “activities” in Hong Kong that endanger national security. ( read original story …)
China plays up business opportunities amid increasing U.S. protectionism
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang used a key meeting at the National People’s Congress on Thursday to emphasize the opportunities China offers to foreign businesses, in the wake of the coronavirus shock. ( read original story…
The Intelligence “It drives a coach and horses through the guarantees that were made”—Beijing’s threat to Hong Kong
Also on the daily podcast: covid-19 creates criminal opportunities and a glass-half-empty view of the booze business … ( read original story …)
China approves Hong Kong draft security law amid criticism from U.S. and others
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said it means Hong Kong no longer qualifies for its special status under U.S. law. ( read original story …)