Gina Raimondo, US commerce secretary, said the Biden administration would push for American companies to trade with China even though Washington is taking an increasingly tough posture on Beijing over …
Monthly Archives For September 2021
China may finally be serious about cracking down on crypto
CNBC’s MacKenzie Sigalos reports on China’s latest moves to crack down on its domestic crypto market and why these efforts have more teeth than past attempts at regulation.
China under pressure to boost coal imports
Beijing has to ensure supplies to keep lights on, factories open and water flowing as a severe power crunch roils the northeastern industrial heartland …
Unlock raises $4M for blockchain subscriptions for creators, devs, and online communities
Unlock has raised $4 million for blockchain subscriptions for creators, devs, and online communities by using NFTs that expire.
CleanSpark CEO on Impact of China’s Crypto Ban on Mining, Global Markets
Following China’s move to make crypto mining explicitly illegal within its borders, Alibaba will stop selling mining equipment on its platforms, and Bitmain will halt all machine sales to mainland …
Beijing flinches from Evergrande bailout, nudges government-owned firms to snap up assets, report says
Vanke, China Jinmao Holdings, and China Resources Land are among those that have been asked to purchase assets from Evergrande, Reuters reported.
China’s tech job applicants seek interview tutors as competition heats up
When Eileen Chen resigned from a respectable bank job three years ago, the then-25-year-old set her sights on a position at one of the top internet companies in China, keen on the industry’s growth …
Milley defends China calls and says ‘I am certain Trump did not intend to attack the Chinese’ – live
General testifies that calls to Beijing in Trump’s last days were designed to ‘de-escalate’ tension – follow it live …
Tesla (TSLA) Turns On the Charm in China
Tesla is going all-out to court Chinese regulators and customers after protests at its showrooms and safety concerns regarding its cars.
Phase One Agreement with China Boosts U.S. Exports
The latest trade numbers show strong U.S. agricultural exports despite transportation challenges. Micheal Clements shares more.
China electricity shortage: industrial production grinds to halt and traffic lights fail amid rationing
Half of China’s provincial jurisdictions mandate rationing of electricity, but poor communication and unclear timeline leave public fearful of further power cuts.
WHO Restarts Investigation of COVID-19 Emergence with New Panel
I n early 2021, a panel of investigators commissioned by the World Health Organization travelled to China to investigate the origins of COVID-19. They faced multiple challenges that led to …
Opinion: Policymakers’ Harmful Anti-China Obsession
Justifying science funding through the lens of global competition risks fostering racial bias and discrimination.
