Chinese pensioner Ren Qian’s passion for table tennis keeps him playing outside all year round, even in the depths of Beijing’s brutally cold winters. ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For December 2020
US Navy to adopt ‘more assertive posture’ against China and Russia
Major new report describes Beijing and Moscow as ‘determined rivals’ with China presenting ‘most pressing’ strategic threat … ( read original story …)
Why China’s Young Consumers Love Brand Collaborations
Many successful brand collaborations have tapped into China’s distinct heritage by leveraging current tastes for guochao products and consumer nostalgia. ( read original story …)
Hannity asks: ‘What kind of return did China get for their investment’ in Hunter Biden?
There is “real evidence” that Hunter Biden has been “compromised” by the Chinese Communist Party, Sean Hannity told viewers Wednesday. ( read original story …)
Next China: Ant Looks in the Mirror
Ant Group Chairman Eric Jing had a humble message to deliver this week: we’re ready to change. Addressing the 4th China Internet Finance Forum a month after regulators halted the fintech giant’s $35 … (…
Hong Kong and China stocks drop as Covid-19 cases, US-China friction rise again
The Hang Seng Index declined 0.5 per cent to 26,545.96 in early trading. The Shanghai Composite Index, which recorded its biggest gain in more than two weeks on Thursday, dipped 0.1 per cent to 3,400.…
China Has A Theory About Its New COVID-19 Cases. Many Scientists Are Skeptical
China now reports few to none domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases — only 12 cases were reported on Dec. 15. But a flurry of recent cases has Chinese … ( read original story …)
A-share IPO pipeline to remain strong
Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 epidemic, continued reforms have helped sustain the appetite for initial public offerings on the A-share market, said experts. Professional services … ( read original story …)
Three Reasons Why Wish Parent’s Widely Anticipated IPO Was A Dud
This week’s initial public offering (IPO) for ContextLogic, parent company of discount … But even if they don’t, U.S. sentiment toward Beijing seems likely to remain chilly even after notoriously … ( read original story…
China state media accuses Ardern of ‘arrogance’, takes aim at idea NZ could ‘mediate Beijing-Canberra talks’
Relations between the two countries have spiralled out of control this year, with tensions hitting a peak in December. … ( read original story …)
China a No-Show at Joint Military Safety Meeting With U.S.
The row marked the latest point of contention in a fast-fraying U.S.-China relationship, which has become the most strained in decades, as the Trump administration jousted with Beijing over trade and … ( read original…
Here’s a list of the Australian exports hit by restrictions in China
Relationship between China and Australia deteriorated since the latter supported a call for an international inquiry into Beijing’s handling of Covid. ( read original story …)
Draft guidance on China investment ban spurs tensions in Trump administration -sources
A debate is raging within the Trump administration over guidance the Treasury Department is seeking to publish to clarify a recent directive banning U.S. investors from buying shares of some top … ( read original…