More than 35,000 Australians, from singer Natalie Imbruglia to billionaire businessman Mike Cannon-Brookes, have been revealed as targets for Chinese espionage after a database of names, addresses, … ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For September 2020
Hong Kongers who fled by sea are held without legal access in China, families say
After more than three weeks without any information on their condition, relatives of the 12 detained activists are growing desperate. ( read original story …)
China’s strongest local brands: Consumer products replace internet brands
ASIA’s TOP 1000 BRANDS: Haier (appliances), Li Ning (casual wear) and Maotai (baijiu) are among the companies more consumers see as strong domestic brands, as Alipay, Taobao and Tmall all slide. ( read original story…
China’s Gen-Z affects brands in every aspect
People under 30 are bringing upstart brands to the fore, rejuvenating old brands, taking increasing pride in buying domestic—and keeping marketers on their toes. ( read original story …)
U.S. apparently replacing ambassador to China Terry Branstad
He was highly praised in tweets from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo but there was no immediate word on the reason for the apparent change. ( read original story …)
Coronavirus: China tightens surveillance of chilled food imports
Customs authority says foreign suppliers will face bans if their packaging tests positive for the deadly pathogen more than once. ( read original story …)
Beijing’s back-and-forth lockdown
Exploring ‘the new normal’ in China’s capital, as it adapts to life with coronavirus. ( read original story …)
China stocks rise as STAR Market shines on ETF approval, upbeat data
China stocks finished higher on Monday with Shanghai’s Nasdaq-style STAR Market leading gains after securities regulator approved the first batch of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which are expected to … ( read original story …)
UPDATE 1-China issues new rules to tighten control over financial holding firms
China has issued new rules to regulate financial holding companies, in its latest move to prevent systematic risks to the nation’s vast financial sector. ( read original story …)
With Tensions High, Trump’s Ambassador to China Is Stepping Down
Terry Branstad, a former Republican governor of Iowa and early supporter of Mr. Trump’s candidacy, will leave his post as the top American diplomat in China. ( read original story …)
China confirms it detained 12 Hong Kongers at sea last month
Chinese authorities have confirmed the criminal detention of 12 Hong Kongers who were allegedly attempting to travel illegally to Taiwan by boat last month, while the … ( read original story …)
China could ‘kill’ Nvidia’s biggest-ever chip deal with SoftBank’s Arm, analyst says
Chinese authorities may “have a stake” in blocking Nvidia’s $40 billion purchase of SoftBank’s Arm over intellectual property concerns, says Matt Bryson, senior vice president of equity research at … ( read original story …)
China stocks rise as STAR Market shines on regulatory nod to launch ETFs
Chinese shares rose on Monday, with Shanghai’s Nasdaq-style STAR Market leading gains after securities regulator approved the first batch of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which are expected to draw … ( read original story …)
