While President Trump is preoccupied with problems at home, China senses an opportunity to expand its power, experts say. ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For June 2020
Column: Trump’s tough talk on China isn’t a strategy. It’s not even real
John Bolton, an uber-hawk and neo-conservative for decades, made the mistake of thinking he could affect policy in the Trump White House. His score-settling book shows how ineffective he was. ( read original story …)
China suspends imports of poultry from Tyson plant over COVID-19, customs authority says
China’s customs authority said on Sunday it had suspended imports of poultry products from a plant owned by U.S.-based meat processor Tyson Inc that has been hit by the novel coronavirus. ( read original story…
Does Beijing’s Covid outbreak threaten China’s recovery?
Does Beijing’s Covid outbreak threaten China’s recovery? This month’s outbreak of coronavirus in Beijing has prompted concerns that a second wave of the pandemic could upset … ( read original story …)
Law Will Tighten Beijing’s Grip on Hong Kong With Chinese Security Force
Pro-democracy politicians said the proposed security law would punch a hole in the city’s judicial system. Chinese lawmakers may take the issue up again in a matter of days. ( read original story …)
China presses ahead with Hong Kong security law designed to curtail political freedoms
Beijing is pushing through the measure despite Western objections, vastly expanding its control of the financial center. ( read original story …)
US-Russia nuclear disarmament talks to begin, but no sign of China joining in
Uncertainty surrounds the talks slated to begin in Vienna on Monday, with the US desperate to get China to the table … ( read original story …)
Xi plays tough, but can China afford to make an enemy of India?
The brutal ambush in the Himalayas is the latest aggressive move from Beijing by a nation battling crises on several fronts … ( read original story …)
Boycott China call does little to put dent in OnePlus popularity, OnePlus 8 Pro sells out in minutes
Four of India’s top five smartphone brands (Xiaomi, Vivo, Realme, and Oppo) are from China, accounting for nearly 76 per cent of India’s 32.5 million smartphones shipped in the March 2020 quarter (IDC … (…
China likely lost at least 40 soldiers in border clash: Indian minister
China lost at least 40 soldiers in a clash with India at their disputed border this week, a federal government minister has said, as the nuclear-armed countries remained locked in confrontation on the … (…
The Peet’s Coffee IPO Shows That Coffee Is Still Hot
If you’re looking to buy shares in JDE Peet’s, the newest coffee company to go public, you might find it to be a difficult task. That’s because, despite the Peet’s Coffee IPO raising $2.5 billion,…
The Latest: 25 new cases in China, 2.3M tested in Beijing
Chinese authorities reported 25 new confirmed cases — 22 in Beijing and three in neighboring Hebei province. They say 2.3 million people have been tested in an effort to contain the outbreak in the ……
China, Korea report new infections; Trump wants less testing
China and South Korea reported new coronavirus cases Sunday in outbreaks that threatened to set back their recovery, while President Donald Trump said he told his government to reduce U.S. testing to … ( read…
