Perfume brand Jo Malone has apologized to Black actor John Boyega after cutting him out of the Chinese version of a commercial he helped create. ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For September 2020
Top 10 world’s fastest growing brands
released its latest ranking for the world’s fastest growing brands in value recently in its China 500 2020 report. According to the report, China saw more brand value growth over the past decade … (…
China’s ‘hybrid war’: Beijing’s mass surveillance of Australia and the world for secrets and scandal
A database of 2.4 million people, including more than 35,000 Australians, has been leaked from the Shenzhen company Zhenhua Data, which is believed to be used by China’s intelligence service, the … ( read original…
Europe Feels Squeeze as Tech Competition Heats Up Between U.S. and China
As the rapid pace of change mixes with national security issues, Europe’s role as a global regulator is increasingly tested — and may not be enough. ( read original story …)
A Violinist Lost His Seat and His Job. He Blames China.
In a lawsuit filed in New Jersey, a former member of the well-known Shanghai Quartet said he had been dumped after a remark he made on social media was misinterpreted as an ethnic slur. (…
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Invests $28.80 Million in China Mobile Ltd. (NYSE:CHL)
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board bought a new position in shares of China Mobile Ltd. (NYSE:CHL) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund ……
What newly released Pentagon maps reveal about China’s growing military reach
Maps in the Pentagon’s latest China Military Power Report illustrate Beijing’s growing ability to strike on land, at sea, and through the air. ( read original story …)
Decoupling From China: There’s Precedent
A former U.S. trade negotiator says Japan, India and Australia have already taken steps. Also: Kenosha, my hometown; making the switch to metric. ( read original story …)
‘Mulan’ brings in $23.2 million during lackluster opening weekend in China
Disney had high hopes that “Mulan” would thrive in China, but the live-action remake of the beloved animated film didn’t make quite the splash that was expected. ( read original story …)
Can China Turn Europe Against America?
In this week’s summit, Xi seeks to play Nixon, luring new allies with cash and upending trade routes. ( read original story …)
China’s New Financial Rules to Cover Jack Ma’s Ant Group
The People’s Bank of China said firms that operate two or more financial businesses in the country will be classified as financial-holding companies. ( read original story …)
Infiltration: Communist China’s Campaign to Reshape U.S. Education | Opinion
The Chinese Communist Party ruthlessly seeks to influence and infiltrate us. We best be on guard and act accordingly. ( read original story …)
China bans pork imports from Germany
China has banned pork imports from Germany on the eve of critical trade and investment talks, in a move analysts describe as a warning to Europe not to defy Beijing on a range of issues.…