Tensions boiled over during the Biden administration’s first face-to-face meeting with Chinese diplomats in Alaska, where the global rivals sparred. ( read original story …)
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Biden says he’s ‘proud’ of his secretary of state for confronting China’s top diplomat in a heated debate
Blinken called out China for human rights abuses and defended America’s record in a testy exchange with the top Chinese diplomat. ( read original story …)
US, China wrap up ‘candid’ first talks despite tense opening
US diplomats have had “serious discussions” with counterparts from China in Alaska and will not let “theatrics” from the Chinese side distract from laying out our principles and having tough … ( read original story…
Ted Cruz Calls for Olympics to Be Moved Out of China As Tensions Rise Between Beijing and US
Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Michelle Steel have called for the 2022 Olympic games to be relocated on behalf of “democracy and freedom around the world.” … ( read original story …)
Will a chilly meeting in Anchorage set the tone for US-China relations?
Openings of summits are often dull affairs, but the tense exchanges in Alaska hint at turbulent times ahead … ( read original story …)
Trudeau condemns closed-door espionage trial of Canadian in China
Michael Spavor has been detained in China since 2018 in apparent retaliation for Canada’s arrest of a Huawei executive AFP in Ottawa Justin Trudeau holds a press conference in Ottawa on Friday. ( read original…
Bitter Alaska Meeting Complicates Already Shaky U.S.-China Ties
A divisive exchange between senior foreign policy officials exposes the deepening distrust between the two powers. ( read original story …)
U.S. and China spar over racism at United Nations
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, who is Black, clashed with her Chinese counterpart on Friday when she described her own experience with racism as a challenge, but said ……
JPMorgan Asset Management to invest in China bank’s wealth mgt unit
China Merchants Bank Co Ltd said on Friday its wealth management unit is expected to receive investment of 2.7 billion yuan ($414.80 million) from JPMorgan Asset Management (Asia Pacific) Limited. ( read original story …)
Corn Rises as China Buys More Exports
China’s need for grains is expected to keep them as an active … The USDA will release its weekly export inspections report at 11 a.m. ET Monday. –The USDA will release its monthly cold storage…
Smart ties up with China Mobile for 5G roaming
MANILA, Philippines — PLDT Inc.’s wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. has teamed up with China Mobile for 5G roaming services, expanding the mobile service provider’s extensive 5G roaming coverage … ( read original story …)
Chinese Q&A platform Zhihu sets terms for $578 million US IPO
Z hihu, a Chinese question-and-answer platform, announced terms for its IPO on Friday. The Beijing, China-based company plans to raise $578 million by offering 55 million ADSs at a price range of … ( read…
Beijing’s Biggest Sandstorm in 10 Years Is Worse Than It Looks
Moreover, particles smaller than 10 micrometers can enter deep into the human lungs and pose a health risk. The site notes dust storms are not a new natural event. In fact, they have occurred for…
