ECB’s Fabio Panetta says the governing council ‘if necessary’ will discuss purchasing bonds that have lost their investment grade rating, a drop in demand for oil looks set to last into 2021 and econo ……
Monthly Archives For June 2020
CORRECTED-China reports 40 new coronavirus cases in mainland, 27 in Beijing
Mainland China reported 40 new confirmed coronavirus cases for June 15, down from 49 a day earlier, the National health authority said on Tuesday. The NHC reported 8 new imported coronavirus cases in … (…
IPO Update: Genetron Holdings Files Proposed IPO Terms
Genetron Holdings aims to raise $162.5 million in a U.S. IPO. The firm provides a range of cancer diagnostics and related services in China. GTH has suffered te … ( read original story …)
China keen to seek benefits from pandemic, distressed U.S. assets: report
U.S. lawmakers and policymakers should be wary of China’s moves to target vulnerable U.S. assets and expand its market share in the wake of the global economic crisis triggered by the novel … ( read…
China closing schools, colleges in Beijing again as coronavirus outbreak grows
China is closing all schools and colleges in its capital of Beijing as a growing coronavirus outbreak there has now infected more than 100 people. ( read original story …)
Beijing Imposes Partial Travel Ban, Closes Schools Over Virus Outbreak
Beijing on Tuesday urged its residents to not leave the city and closed schools again as authorities scramble to contain a “severe” new coronavirus outbreak in the city of 21 million people. The … (…
Beijing puts fresh curbs to stop spread of coronavirus out of Chinese capital
Beijing authorities imposed more restrictions to stop the spread of a fresh outbreak of coronavirus in the Chinese capital to other provinces, banning outbound travel of high-risk people and … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus live news: Beijing says outbreak ‘extremely severe’ as dozens more cases emerge
China reimposes partial lockdown in capital to tackle new cluster; US authorities revoke emergency use of hydroxychloroquine; two imported cases in NZ. Follow the latest updates … ( read original story …)
Resetting the Russia relationship: A China play, too?
President Trump is seeking a better relationship with Russia that could help him counter China’s growing global influence. ( read original story …)
At least 12 Indian soldiers killed in border clashes with China
At least 12 Indian soldiers were killed in clashes with Chinese troops at a disputed border site between the two countries on Monday, three Indian government sources said on Tuesday. ( read original story …)
Harvard professor pleads not guilty in U.S. to lying about China ties
A Harvard University professor pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges that he lied to U.S. authorities about his ties to a China-run recruitment program and funding he received from the Chinese … ( read…
China Churns Out Record Steel in May as Demand Picks Up
A recovery in construction and manufacturing activities from the coronavirus-led slump is driving demand for steel in China. ( read original story …)
Don’t Believe the China Hype
The coronavirus pandemic seems to cement the notion that China is replacing the United States as the world’s premier economic superpower. Should we have expected anything else? After all, as the … ( read original…
