Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, two Canadians detained in China in December 2018, have been formally charged with spying by Chinese prosecutors, in a move that is likely to raise tensions between … ( read…
Monthly Archives For June 2020
China charges two detained Canadians with alleged espionage
Chinese prosecutors said on Friday they have charged two detained Canadian men for alleged espionage. Former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor were arrested in late 2018, after … ( read original story …)
Bitcoin Not Part Of Top 10 Cryptocurrencies, China Says
Bitcoin ranks 12th in new Chinese cryptocurrency rankings but ranks first in creativity and innovation EOS and Tron tops the list despite reported decreased developer activity Many public blockchains … ( read original story …)
Colgate reviews China’s Darlie brand amid race debate
Palmolive is reviewing Chinese toothpaste brand Darlie as firms reassess race stereotypes in products. The popular Chinese brand features a caricature of a man with blackface make-up and the name … ( read original story…
Debt Woes Rise for China LVMH Wannabe as State Support Wanes
A troubled private firm that aspired to be China’s answer to LVMH is facing growing concern over its ability to repay debt.Shangdong Ruyi Technology Group Co., which has been battling liquidity issues … ( read…
Next China: Fortress Beijing
Beijing’s descent from conqueror of Covid-19 to exemplar of second-wave resurgence happened with astonishing speed. ( read original story …)
Asia Today: S. Korean cases rise, Beijing outbreak stable
South Korea has reported 49 cases of COVID-19 as the virus continues to spread in the densely populated capital area where half of the country’s 51 million people live. Figures released by the Korea ……
Heavy coronavirus traces found in seafood, meat sections of Beijing food market
Low temperatures favourable to viral survival as well as high humidity might be possible explanations for why seafood markets could be a source of outbreaks. ( read original story …)
China Slams Trump Over Uighur Law Amid Bolton Accusations
A new law aimed at punishing Chinese officials involved in mass internments of Uighurs and other minorities in Xinjiang came as John Bolton accused President Trump of supporting Beijing’s crackdown. ( read original story …)
A Chilly Summit in Hawaii Spotlights Escalating U.S.-China Tensions
Relations between China and the U.S. are in a tailspin, one that experts say will accelerate over the coming months. ( read original story …)
Colgate Reviews China Brand; Jefferson Statue: Protest Wrap
Palmolive Co. will overhaul its Darlie toothpaste brand in China, the latest company to review products amid a global reckoning over racial injustice. Others include Mrs. Butterworth’s, Uncle Ben’s … ( read original story …)
Colgate to Overhaul Chinese Toothpaste Brand With Racist Roots
Palmolive Co. is carrying out a review of “all aspects” of its Darlie toothpaste as the company grapples with the racist past of the brand sold in China. ( read original story …)
Mainland China reports 32 new coronavirus cases, 25 of them in Beijing
Mainland China reported 32 new coronavirus cases as of the end of June 18, 25 of which were reported in the capital city Beijing, China’s National Health Commission said on Friday. ( read original story…
