Nowhere is that more evident than the sudden squeeze this month in Shenzhen, the Silicon Valley of China and a speculative hotbed in the southern province of Guangdong that borders Hong Kong. Some … (…
Monthly Archives For July 2020
China reports 101 new coronavirus cases for July 28 vs 68 prior day
China reported 101 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for July 28, up from 68 cases a day earlier, the health commission said on Wednesday. ( read original story …)
Fund Scandal Was ‘Wake-Up Call’ for Noah’s Shadow-Banking Shift
Noah Holdings Ltd. was a poster child for the dangers lurking in China’s $8 trillion shadow banking system. Now it’s at the fore of a historic shift in Chinese asset management, one that policy makers…
China’s new green development fund raises $12 billion in phase 1
China’s first dedicated environmental fund, which will invest in green projects and firms, has already raised 88 billion yuan ($12.59 billion) in its first phase, an environment ministry official said … ( read original story…
Overnight Defense: Senate GOP coronavirus bill includes $29.4B for Pentagon | US, Australia focus on China in key meeting
Happy Tuesday and welcome to Overnight Defense. I’m Ellen Mitchell, and here’s your nightly guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and beyond. CLICK HERE to subscribe … ( read original…
How to Hold Beijing Accountable for the Coronavirus
Why did China cover up the epidemic? The most plausible explanation involves a Wuhan lab. ( read original story …)
China’s Covid-19 Rebound Lost Momentum in July as Consumers Wary
China’s economic recovery lost some upward momentum in July, with the effect of stronger market sentiment damped by muted demand in the real economy. ( read original story …)
‘China Has Been Covering up’: Hong Kong Doctor Breaks Silence Over COVID-19 Outbreak
Yung Yuen claimed that by the time the investigating team reached the city, the physical evidence at the Huanan wildlife market was destroyed and the response to clinical findings was slow. ( read original story…
Beijing accuses NZ of ‘gross interference’ for suspending extradition treaty
Beijing has accused New Zealand of ‘gross interference’ in China’s internal affairs after the nation suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong due to sweeping new national security laws imposed … ( read original story…
A Hong Kong real-estate tycoon wants to build a new city in Ireland for 50,000 emigrants fleeing China’s crackdown
Nextpolis would house 50,000 emigrants from Hong Kong on a 31.07 square mile site located between Dublin and Belfast. ( read original story …)
Hong Kong Traders Love Chinese Firms Raising Funds at Home
For Hong Kong’s Chinese companies, selling shares back home is a sure-fire way to boost their stock’s valuation. ( read original story …)
America must stand up to China
China today is a global bully. But America is not small, and we are not weak – so why have we and our allies allowed China for years to run the tables on us with…
Mystery seeds from China found in unsolicited packages across the U.S.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and officials in multiple states have issued warnings about unsolicited packets of seeds apparently sent from China, and are advising people not to plant them. CBS … ( read original…
