The Chinese basketball league has restarted after an almost five-month shutdown for the coronavirus pandemic but is going ahead in empty stadiums and with fewer foreign players … ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For June 2020
Market Predictions, Miner Fees Fluctuate, & China Moves Fast: Bad Crypto News of the Week
China’s neighbor, Kazakhstan, doesn’t want to be left behind either. The Central Asian country hopes to attract nearly $740 million in crypto-related investments over the next three years. ( read original story …)
How Much Will Coronavirus Damage China’s Economy?
The coronavirus crisis is getting out of hand across the world, with many countries already struggling to avert the catastrophic economic realities that the outbreak has caused. The deadly viral … ( read original story…
China approves five new IPO applications
China’s top securities regulator has approved the initial public offering (IPO) applications of five companies. Tongqinglou Catering Co., Ltd., Xiamen Leading Optics Co., Ltd., Luoyang Xinqianglian … ( read original story …)
EU Should Take China to UN Court Over Hong Kong, Lawmakers Say
The European Union should take China to the International Court of Justice in The Hague if Beijing imposes a new security law on Hong Kong, the European Parliament voted on Friday, also calling on the…
Is China Threatening America’s Dominance In The Digital Space?
The Digital Silk Road highlights China’s growing challenge to the US as a global leader in tech and innovation. ( read original story …)
China’s Surveillance Technology Is Keeping Tabs on Populations Around the World
Exports of Chinese AI technology give Beijing a foothold in foreign security systems. The future of modern warfare increasingly emphasizes technology, with a fast-emerging field being the artificial … ( read original story …)
Beijing pushes banks to preserve capital
A regional bank based in the Xinjiang region of China has slashed its dividend by 20% due to pressure from regulators, according to South China Morning Post. While the move is relatively inconsequent … (…
With China Sanctions, America Pushes the Limits of Its Financial Power
President Donald Trump subsequently ordered his administration on May 29 to revoke Hong Kong’s preferential treatment as a separate customs and travel territory from mainland China in response to … ( read original story …)
Beijing to have sweeping powers over Hong Kong security law, stoking concerns
China will have overarching powers over the enforcement of a new national security law in Hong Kong, according to details released on Saturday that signalled the deepest change to the city’s way of … (…
China proposes national security office in Hong Kong
China’s legislature on Saturday proposed a law that would set up a national security agency to crack down on dissent in the semi-autonomous zone. ( read original story …)
China unveils details of national security law with sweeping new powers over Hong Kong
Critics warn the legislation, first proposed in May, could erode human rights protections and Hong Kong’s unique status. ( read original story …)
China to establish bureau in Hong Kong to investigate national security threats
China plans to establish a special bureau in Hong Kong to investigate and prosecute crimes considered threatening to national security. ( read original story …)