In less than six months, China’s tech giant Ant went from planning a blockbuster IPO to restructuring in response to pressure from the central bank. As the U.S. also takes aim at big tech, here’s…
Monthly Archives For May 2021
Did Fauci Fund ‘Gain of Function’ Research, Thereby Causing COVID-19 Pandemic?
Statements made by Fox News host Tucker Carlson furthered theories that a manipulated virus spilled over from a lab in Wuhan, China.
European lawmakers block a pact with China, citing human rights violations.
The European Parliament voted to refuse to ratify an investment agreement with China until Beijing lifts sanctions on European critics.
EU parliament declares China treaty ratification ‘frozen’
The European Parliament has signalled fierce opposition to a proposed market-access treaty with China by backing a halt to its ratification in a sign of mounting tensions between the bloc and Beijing.
EU parliament ‘freezes’ China trade deal over sanctions
Tit-for-tat sanctions over Beijing’s treatment of Uyghurs puts halt on investment agreement …
China, US argue over naval activity in South China Sea
China has issued its second protest in as many days over United States naval activity in the region, drawing an unusually sharp response from the U.S. 7th Fleet …
EU threatens to freeze huge investment deal with China
The European Union’s parliament is warning China it will not ratify a long-awaited business investment deal as long as sanctions against EU legislators remain in place …
China tells UN Africa needs more support in fighting Covid-19
International community ‘should give more help in pandemic prevention materials, medical supplies, technology and funds’, Foreign Minister Wang Yi tells UN meeting.
EU Parliament Freezes China Deal Ratification Until Beijing Lifts Sanctions
The European Parliament agreed on Thursday to freeze ratification of a new investment pact with China until Beijing lifts sanctions on EU politicians that include five members of the EU assembly and …
Oatly Group Prices IPO at $17 a Share, Raises $1.43 Billion
Z-backed Oatly Group prices its initial share offering at $17, giving the company a valuation of about $10 billion.
China says providing vaccines to almost 40 African nations
China says it is providing COVID-19 vaccines to nearly 40 African countries and describes its actions as purely altruistic …
China’s persecuted Muslims find haven in the US
Up to 3 million Turkic Muslims are, or have been, detained in facilities like these, according to the U.S. State Department and human rights activists. The Chinese government does not deny the …
Billionaire Founder of China Property Giant Dies of Illness
The billionaire founder of KE Holdings Inc. has died of an unspecified illness, a shocking development for a Chinese property company that pulled off one of the strongest U.S. market debuts of 2020.
