Tensions between the United States and China have continued to ratchet up following the forced closure by Washington of Beijing’s consulate in Houston, amid revelations that federal prosecutors are … ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For July 2020
More than 400,000 5G stations rolled out in China by June
A China Mobile employee adjusts and tests 5G base station equipment at Tongling Railway Station in East China’s Anhui Province on April 27. Photo: cnsphoto China is steadfast in pushing 5G rollout … ( read…
China Fortifies Hong Kong’s Role as Financial Powerhouse
China’s tightening grip on Hong Kong has some in the West predicting the city’s days as a global financial center are numbered. Beijing, however, is betting the former British colony will grow into a ……
Better Buy: Beyond Meat vs. Yum China
Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) and Yum China both emerged as unique plays in the saturated food market in recent years. Beyond Meat started selling plant-based meat products in 2013, a … ( read original story …)
Beijing’s Dilemma: Stand Tough, but Avoid a Full Rupture With the U.S.
After the closure of the Houston consulate and other actions, Chinese officials are trying to respond without endangering the economy or inviting further global isolation. ( read original story …)
Federal charges filed against Chinese cancer researcher as U.S.-China tensions rise
Prosecutors say Tang Juan lied on her visa application about ties to the Chinese military and Communist Party. ( read original story …)
Beijing’s summer is more oppressive than usual, but most prefer the heat over the virus
Life is almost back to normal in the Chinese capital, as long as you’re wearing a mask and have a green health code. ( read original story …)
Stocks gain as earnings eclipse new U.S.-China tensions
European stocks rose on Thursday as better-than-expected corporate earnings offset worries about rising cases of COVID-19 and a sharp escalation in tensions between the United States and China. ( read original story …)
Shenzhen Proposes Law to Accelerate Redevelopment Projects
Shenzhen is planning to introduce a new law that could accelerate the use of urban lands by granting the city more authority to implement redevelopment projects. In a notice Monday, the southern … ( read…
Brands urged to stop sourcing from China’s Xinjiang over forced labour fears
Major retailers must stop sourcing from China’s Xinjiang region due to the “grave risk of forced labour”, a coalition of civil society groups said on Thursday, amid mounting global pressure on Beijing … ( read…
Tencent-Backed Waterdrop Weighs IPO at $4 Billion Value
Waterdrop Inc. is preparing for an initial public offering as soon as this year, seeking a valuation of about $4 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story …)
FBI believes Chinese researcher with links to Beijing’s military in hiding in consulate in San Francisco
The FBI believes that a Chinese scientist with links to Beijing’s military is hiding out in China’s consulate in San Francisco to evade arrest. ( read original story …)
China launches its first probe to Mars
World China launches its first probe to Mars. Posted . China successfully launched an unmanned probe to Mars on Thursday in its first independent mission to another planet, a bid … ( read original story…
