Apple has cut prices for its latest iPhone 11 range in China ahead of a major online shopping festival, in the hopes of boosting its sales momentum as the world’s second-largest economy gradually … (…
Monthly Archives For June 2020
US and China vie for influence in UAE as coronavirus increases tension
Shortly after opening the largest Covid-19 testing centre outside of China, the United Arab Emirates offered the US embassy hundreds of tests to screen its staff. But the gesture by the UAE — one of…
US may take in Hongkongers ahead of China security laws, Pompeo suggests
Secretary of state says he is considering immigration option similar to move announced last week by UK … ( read original story …)
Geely’s Polestar plans China showroom expansion to compete with Tesla: sources
Polestar, the premium electric vehicle maker owned by China’s Geely, plans a big expansion of its showroom network in the mainland, sources said, as it prepares for delivery of cars to compete with … (…
A service that detects ‘China apps’ goes viral in India
Remove China Apps. Developed by a self-proclaimed “Indian startup” named OneTouch AppLabs, Remove China Apps crossed 1 million downloads within 10 days of launch in May. Its overnight success came ami … ( read original…
China gets propaganda win on Hong Kong from Trump’s protest response
US President Donald Trump’s reaction to protests at home stands in marked contrast to the US’ position on demonstrations in Hong Kong. ( read original story …)
Beijing is unlikely to target U.S. investors in retaliation, Hong Kong lawmaker says
Any counter measures that China lobs back in retaliation for the U.S. revoking Hong Kong’s special status will not likely to hurt American investors, according to Regina Ip. ( read original story …)
Coronavirus: Marriott reopens all hotels in China as travel rebounds
Marriott has reopened all of its hotels in China and the group says it has seen a recovery in business travel. The world’s third largest hotel chain has 350 outlets across China and says that…
China’s Border Invasion Will Push India Toward the U.S.
That’s trouble for India, but it may offer an advantage for the U.S. Since American officials started worrying about China’s rise in the 1990s, they have looked to India as a … ( read original…
Thanks To Coronavirus, Tensions Are Rising In The South China Sea
Fear of a Chinese amphibious assault has prompted Japanese sea and air forces to step up their own presence around the islets—reinforcing Japanese sovereign rights while deterring aggression. It has … ( read original story…
The Latest: China reports 5 new cases of novel coronavirus
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe … ( read original…
China’s Dada targets U.S. IPO amid Washington-Beijing tensions
The company set a price range of $15 to $17 per American Depository Share (ADS) for 16.5 million ADS in the IPO, which at the top end of this target would value the company at…
China reports 10 new asymptomatic coronavirus cases for June 1 vs 16 a day earlier
China registered 5 new coronavirus cases on June 1, down from 16 a day earlier, the National Health Comission said on Tuesday. ( read original story …)