Growth in US service sector reaches new heights in November WASHINGTON (AP) — Growth in the services sector, where most Americans work, hit an all-time high in November, surpassing the previous record …
Monthly Archives For December 2021
Beijing is angry at the WTA for pulling out of China. But it can’t let Chinese people know about it
The women’s professional tennis tour just called it quits on China. But within China, there is no news about the decision, no public discussion as to why, nor any response from Chinese tennis fans.
China’s Didi to delist from U.S. just months after ride-hailing firm’s $4.4 billion offering
Didi, the Chinese ride-hailing company, will delist from the New York Stock Exchange, a stunning reversal after the listing in June drew a backlash from Beijing. The firm will begin preparations to re …
China Unicom appoints Wang as executive director
China Unicom (Hong Kong) has appointed Wang Junzhi as its executive director, effective 3 December. Wang is currently a director of China United Network Communications, and a director of China United …
After Calling China’s Crackdown, This Fund Is Going Big on Solar
One of the few funds to predict Beijing’s clampdown on education companies is doubling down on its bets on China’s solar companies.
Consumer Group Warns 10 States With Most Pension Dollars Invested in China-Connected BlackRock
A consumer group warns states about billions in pension dollars invested in BlackRock and its ties to Chinese companies.
Crosby, McDavid urged to boycott Beijing Olympics by NBA veteran and vocal China critic
Boston Celtics centre Enes Freedom — a journeyman NBA veteran who is one of the sports world’s fiercest critics of human rights abuse — is challenging NHL stars Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid to …
Skiers concerned for Peng but will be at Beijing Olympics
The world’s best women’s alpine skiers, who will compete at the Beijing Winter Games, expressed concern on Friday over China’s treatment of former world number one doubles tennis player Peng Shuai but …
Everything you need to know about the South China Sea dispute between China and the Philippines
After a formal protest from the Philippines and a decisive warning from the U.S., China has backed down following its recent displays of aggression in the international dispute over sovereignty of the …
China facing several obstacles with 2022 Winter Olympics looming
Covid-19 is not the only challenge China is facing in its preparations for the 2022 Winter Olympics as diplomatic boycotts intensify over the country’s handling of a missing Tennis player.
President Xi of China lures Commonwealth with military diplomacy
China is increasingly turning to the military and political indoctrination of ruling elites in Commonwealth countries as criticism grows of its coercive use of …
Pelosi snaps after question about China
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) went on the defensive this week when asked by FOX Business about preventing slave labor in China.
China will cut reserve ratios in timely way, says premier
China will cut banks’ reserve requirement ratios (RRR) “in a timely way”, state media on Friday quoted Premier Li Keqiang as saying, as the world’s second largest economy faces strengthening headwinds …
