U.S. stock index futures rose for a fourth straight session on Tuesday as U.S.-China officials reaffirmed their commitment to a Phase-1 trade deal, adding to market optimism from signs of progress in … ( read…
Monthly Archives For August 2020
China using “emergency” authorization to try COVID vaccines on state workers
Little information provided on how many people are getting the trial drugs or which ones they’re getting, as China races ahead with 4 potential vaccines. ( read original story …)
The State Department labeled China’s Confucius programs a bad influence on U.S. students. What’s the story?
August designated the Confucius Institute U.S. Center (CIUS) as a “foreign mission” of the Chinese government and called out the organization for its role as “an entity advancing Beijing’s global … ( read original story…
China’s Dajia hid ownership woes in Anbang Insurance group assets from early bidders as Mirae seeks to cancel US$5.8 billion deal
China’s Dajia Insurance Group knew there were questions about the ownership of some US luxury hotels they put up for sale last year but did not tell more than a dozen first-round bidders, a lawyer…
Q&A with Vitalik Buterin on the BSN and China’s blockchain world
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin cautions China’s focus on consortium chains will pose a challenge to its global blockchain ambitions. ( read original story …)
With Hacks and Cameras, Beijing’s Electronic Dragnet Closes on Hong Kong
Under a new national security law, the police are targeting the social media accounts of executives, politicians and activists. American internet giants are struggling to respond. By Paul Mozur To get … ( read original…
India Warns China of ‘Military Option’ as Border Talks Falter
De-escalation talks have been going on since June, when Indian and Chinese troops clashed along the mountainous border leaving several dead. ( read original story …)
Will Chinese bottled water giant Nongfu Spring’s Hong Kong IPO lead to more success for its low profile billionaire founder?
The upcoming listing in Hong Kong by Nongfu Spring, mainland China’s largest bottled water company by market share, is set to shine a spotlight on Zhong Shanshan, its low profile founder and … ( read…
South China Sea Dispute: Beijing’s Navy Drills Were Message To US, Analysts Say
China is sending the U.S. a message by holding four simultaneous military drills in the Southeast Asian waters. ( read original story …)
Beijing Film Festival
People on vehicles arrive to watch an outdoor screening of ‘The Weight of Water’ as part of the Beijing Film Festival, at a drive-in cinema in Beijing on August 24, 2020. ( read original story…
Donald Trump Jr labels his father’s rival ‘Beijing Biden’ in Republican National Convention speech
Donald Trump Jr ridicules Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden with name-calling in a fiery speech to the televised Republican National Convention.Mocking Mr Biden’s past meetings with Chinese … ( read original story …)
China Corporate and Finance Partner Olivia Ngan Joins Sidley in Hong Kong
Sidley Austin LLP is pleased to announce that Olivia Ngan has rejoined the firm in Hong Kong from Linklaters LLP and will be a partner in its China Corporate and Finance group. Ms. Ngan represents…
Stock markets boosted by US-China trade hopes – business live
Rolling live coverage of business, economics and financial markets … ( read original story …)
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