A $750 million arms sale to Taiwan has provoked outrage in Beijing, where officials promise to respond to new U.S.-led exercises in the region with ‘aircraft carrier killer’ weapons.
Monthly Archives For August 2021
Here’s What Kevin O’Leary Says About Crypto Investing
After China banned all cryptocurrency services … Bitcoin is not O’Leary’s only crypto interest. The seasoned investor recently stepped into the world of decentralized finance (DeFi)– an umbrella …
Beijing prosecutors file lawsuit against Tencent over WeChat’s “youth mode”
Beijing prosecutors have filed a civil public interest lawsuit against a Tencent (0700.HK) subsidiary, saying that the “youth mode” on the company’s popular social messaging app WeChat does not comply …
With the Beijing Olympics in Sight, Chinese Director Lu Chuan Envisions the 2022 Asian Games
Chinese director Lu Chuan will be the lead director of the opening ceremony for the upcoming 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou city, an international sports spectacle taking place months after the …
Chinese Blockbuster ‘Battle at Lake Changjin’ and Beijing Film Festival Postponed due to China’s COVID Resurgence
Highly-anticipated mainland Chinese film “The Battle at Lake Changjin,” which was due to have been released later this month has been postponed to an unspecified date. The move, announced late on …
U.S.-China Olympic solidarity warms hearts after gymnastics final
Chinese gymnasts Guan Chenchen and Tang Xijing took home gold and silver, respectively, in the final of the women’s balance beam Tuesday, while America’s Simon Biles claimed bronze. The hashtag …
China Calls Biden’s Refuge Offer to Hong Kong Residents ‘Shameless Political Manipulation’
“It is a vain attempt to stigmatize Hong Kong, stigmatize China, and stop at nothing to undermine Hong Kong through petty actions,” the Foreign Ministry said.
Beijing’s debt nightmare
Fears about China’s debt are growing. Despite the post-COVID-19 economic recovery in the second half of 2020, China’s accumulated debt reached 280 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP). According …
China promotes credit rating businesses in bond market
China has issued a circular to promote the development of credit rating businesses in the bond market to facilitate the healthy growth of the market. Credit rating institutions should improve their …
EXCLUSIVE Didi in talks with Westone to hand over data control after IPO dustup-sources
Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi Global Inc (DIDI.N) is in talks with state-owned information security firm Westone (002268.SZ) to handle its data management and monitoring activities, sources said, as …
Lobbyists for U.S. business urge Biden administration to reopen China trade talks
Nearly three dozen of the U.S.’s most influential business groups — representing retailers, chip makers, farmers and others — are calling on …
Business groups call on Biden to restart trade talks with China
Nearly three dozen of the nation’s most influential business groups—representing retailers, chip makers, farmers and others—are calling on the Biden administration to restart negotiations with China …
Officials, experts worldwide praise China’s push for COVID-19 vaccine cooperation
China’s commitment and endeavors made to promote global cooperation on COVID-19 vaccines have earned praise from experts, officials of international organizations and countries across the world. China …
