Among Southern Californians with roots in Taiwan, there is strong support for President Trump. Some are single-issue voters who value their homeland’s interests above domestic issues. ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For December 2020
UPDATE 2-Beijing city in talks to rescue property firm Phoenix Tree -sources
An investment arm of Beijing’s city government is holding talks with shareholders of Phoenix Tree Holdings Ltd, known as Danke, on raising new funds to help turn around the cash-strapped Chinese … ( read original…
Beijing City In Talks To Rescue Property Firm Phoenix Tree – Sources
An investment arm of Beijing’s city government is holding talks with shareholders of Phoenix Tree Holdings Ltd, known as Danke, on raising new funds to help turn around the cashstrapped Chinese … ( read original…
Leaked documents reveal China severely underreported coronavirus cases as the pandemic spread
Documents leaked to CNN show that the real tally of coronavirus cases was significantly higher than public figures suggested. ( read original story …)
Will Alibaba’s Cloud Business Ever Generate a Profit?
Alibaba is often called the “Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) of China” because it’s the country’s largest e-commerce and cloud infrastructure company. But that generalization glosses over tw … ( read original story …)
Cross-border truck driver tests positive in Shenzhen
The infected person is a 60-year-old male resident of Hong Kong who works as a cross-border truck driver, he shuttles between Hong Kong and Shenzhen daily. On Sunday, the man had a slight cough. After…
Is 5G sky falling? Here’s the truth about China, US in battle for wireless future
China is way ahead, and drastic measures are needed to catch up. But these claims are often based on poorly understood comparisons of 5G deployment, say the au … ( read original story …)
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, family given experimental coronavirus vaccine from China, analyst says
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his family were recently given an experimental coronavirus vaccine from China, a US analyst said on Tuesday. ( read original story …)
Beijing, Eight Chinese Provinces Slash Revenue Expectations for 2020 Due to Covid-19
Beijing revised down its fiscal revenue growth goal from the ‘zero growth’ set in January to ‘minus 6 percent,’ according to Yicai Global researchers. The municipality had little choice seeing that … ( read original…
Is China ripe for a subprime crisis? Banking regulator sees property as ‘biggest grey rhino risk’ for financial system
Chinese banks’ excessive exposure to property is now the “biggest grey rhino risk” facing the stability of the financial system, a top financial regulator has warned. Guo Shuqing, chairman of the … ( read original…
China’s factory activity hits quickest expansion in 10 years in November, driven by a burst in output and new orders
The strong upturn in China’s economy boosted the fastest increase in employment since May 2011, IHS Markit’s survey showed. ( read original story …)
The World in a Vise: Sounding the Alarm on China, Then Running for Shelter
When Australia’s leader denounced a tweet by a Chinese official, he also urged the two sides to reset their partnership. That reflected the insecurities facing many countries with limited options on … ( read original…
China’s iconic sedan brand Hongqi posts strong sales
In November alone, the automaker sold 25,000 Hongqi cars, an increase of 100 percent year-on-year, indicating a rising demand for the vehicles. Hongqi, meaning “red flag”, is China’s iconic sedan … ( read original story…