Relations between the United States and China have worsened over the last few years. The trade tariffs, the novel coronavirus, the Hong Kong security law, the closure of consulates, and China’s … ( read original story…
Monthly Archives For August 2020
China sends Covid-19 testing team to Hong Kong, prompting surveillance fears
Health officials to perform coronavirus testing, the first time a mainland team has been part of city’s pandemic response … ( read original story …)
Goldman, BofA Left Off Ant IPO After Working for Alibaba Rivals
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Bank of America Corp. were left off Ant Group’s upcoming stock sale in Hong Kong because of their past work with rivals of its affiliate Alibaba, according to people ……
A vaccine for the economy: India can easily convert the corona crisis into an opportunity. Here’s how
We have lived with Covid-19 for over six months now. The time elapsed has helped us better understand the virus that confounded most health experts. This also allows us to plan for a post-Covid ……
‘China rocks!’ — the U.S., not so much, according to Elon Musk
China has been taking a lot of heat on the global stage these days, particularly in the U.S., where unfavorability toward the country is at its highest … ( read original story …)
Tencent Builds Blockchain Platform for China’s Oldest Wine Producer
Chinese tech giant Tencent has revealed its plan for creating a blockchain-based wine traceability platform in collaboration with Changyu, China’s biggest and oldest wine producer, according to local … ( read original story …)
WuXi Biologics Shares Hit Record As COVID-19 Boosts China Drug Industry
Hong Kong-traded shares in WuXi Biologics, led by billionaire Ge Li, closed at a record high of HK$160 on Thursday after it said expected profit in the six months to June rose by 58% compared…
Coronavirus: WHO team lays groundwork in China for investigation into animal source
Two-person team held ‘extensive discussions … and received updates on epidemiological studies, biologic and genetic analyses’, UN agency says. ( read original story …)
U.S. Small Business Bailout Money Flowed to Chinese-Owned Companies
Millions of dollars of Paycheck Protection Program loans went to China-backed businesses in sensitive sectors, a study found. ( read original story …)
UNSW faces backlash after deleting Twitter post critical of China’s crackdown in Hong Kong
Law academic Elaine Pearson says safeguarding the human rights of people in Hong Kong ‘is not something that should be controversial’ … ( read original story …)
Chinese Stand Outside a Nike Store in Beijing, China
Chinese stand outside a Nike store, adopting strict Covid-19 health and safety measures, at a popular international shopping plaza in Beijing on Sunday, August 2, 2020. U.S. corporate giant Nike faces … ( read original…
New Apple Flagship Store Opens in Beijing, China
Chinese visit Apple’s new megastore, adopting strict Covid-19 health and safety measures, in Beijing on Sunday, August 2, 2020. The opening up of the new, state-of-the-art flagship store comes at a … ( read original…
League of Legends 2020 World Championship to push through in China amid COVID-19
Riot Games is pushing through with the 2020 World Championship for League of Legends in Shanghai, China, despite safety concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story …)
