Local tycoons and British-trained civil servants helped promote Beijing’s agenda in the territory. Now Beijing seems ready to push them aside. ( read original story …)
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China sees uptick in new COVID-19 cases, including 17 in Beijing
BEIJING (Reuters) – Mainland China reported on Saturday the highest number of new coronavirus cases in four days, driven by a COVID-19 resurgence in the Chinese capital of Beijing. The National Health … ( read…
China’s new economy markets are ‘crowded’ but still have some upside: China Renaissance
China’s new economy stock markets still have some upside to them despite being “well crowded,” but the recent coronavirus shock may soon take a bit of money “off the table” for some names, says Andrew…
The US Navy’s top admiral in Europe says China is copying Russia’s interference playbook there
Russia threatens and interferes with its neighbors in Europe, and China may be looking to do the same, Adm. James Foggo said Thursday. ( read original story …)
After deadly border clash with China, India wants Russia to hurry up and deliver its S-400 air-defense system
China already has the Russian-made S-400 in its arsenal, and after a bloody border brawl, India wants to get its hands on the system it ordered. ( read original story …)
China Says Testing Surge Contained Virus Outbreak in Beijing
Officials feared infection spike at major wholesale food market could trigger a new COVID-19 wave in the Chinese capital. ( read original story …)
Will a Pacific Island travel bubble give Australia an edge in its rivalry with China?
Last September, it switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing. China considers the self-governed island of Taiwan a breakaway province and has poached seven of its diplomatic allies … ( read original story …)
The China-Russia-Iran Arms Alliance
Beijing and Moscow oppose an embargo extension against Iran. ( read original story …)
National security law: could Japan or South Korea take Hong Kong’s finance crown?
Beijing, however, maintains the new law will restore stability to a city wracked by a year of anti-government protests that on several occasions descended into violence. Foreign firms have been … ( read original story…
It’s not just coronavirus: Why US-China relations are worsening on ‘almost every front’
Trump is holding on to this Phase One trade deal and it’s because he knows what it’s going to do to the markets if it blows up,” Ian Bremmer, founder & president of the Eurasia…
Beijing uses mass testing to combat coronavirus outbreak
NBC News Janis Mackey Frayer takes an in-depth look at Beijing’s response to the newest coronavirus outbreak in China, which emphasizes testing over lockdowns. ( read original story …)
Delta and United are resuming flights to China for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak began
Good Subscriber Account active since DOW S&P 500 NASDAQ 100 For the first time in half a year, US airlines are gearing up to fly to China. On Thursday, Delta operated its first flight to…
China Ridicules U.S. Protests Out of Fear of Its Own People
Argument: China Ridicules U.S. Protests Out of Fear of Its Own People China Ridicules U.S. Protests Out of Fear … DON’T LOSE ACCESS: Your IP access to ForeignPolicy.com will expire on June 15. ( read…
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