The Biden administration is readying a US export rule that could curb Russia’s access to global electronics supplies if President Vladimir Putin decides to invade Ukraine.
Monthly Archives For January 2022
Investors fear ‘crypto winter’ is coming
As cryptocurrency investors reel from the sharp sell-off in bitcoin and other digital currencies, some fear the worst is yet to come.
Shenzhen’s trade with RCEP members exceeds 900B yuan in 2021
The trade volume between the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen and member states of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) hit a record of 935.5 billion yuan (147.5 billion U.S.
U.S. Navy Fighter Jet Accident in South China Sea Injures 7
An accident aboard an aircraft carrier in the South China Sea injured seven American sailors and led to the pilot ejecting from his F-35 fighter jet on Monday, the Navy said in a statement, calling…
IMF cuts 2022 global growth forecast as U.S., China recovery wanes
The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its global growth forecast for 2022 as rising Covid cases, supply chain disruptions and inflation hamper the economy.
Putin says Russia joins China in opposition to boycotts ahead of Olympics
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia – like China – opposed the diplomatic boycotts on the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics that have been waged by the United States and several …
China’s ‘Common Prosperity’ to Squeeze Cash-Strapped Local Governments
Local governments in China have long been weighed down by debts. Xi Jinping’s push for “common prosperity” now is putting more pressure on them—while removing some of their most reliable sources of …
U.S. Military Aircraft Circles Taiwan As China Warplanes Alarm Island
A U.S. Navy aircraft appeared to fly a circle around Taiwan early on Tuesday following 48 hours of intense Chinese warplane operations involving more than 50 aircraft. Plane spotters watching the …
China releases new-generation spacecraft OS
A Long March-2D carrier rocket carrying the Tianhui-4 satellite blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Dec. 29, 2021. (Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua) BEIJING, Jan. 25 …
Victoria’s Secret sells stake in China business for $45 million
Jan 25 (Reuters) – Victoria’s Secret & Co said on Tuesday it will sell a 49% stake in its China business to Hong Kong-based lingerie maker Regina Miracle International Ltd (2199.HK) for $45 million in…
China’s Xi meets IOC chief Bach ahead of Winter Olympics
China’s President Xi Jinping had a rare pandemic-era encounter with a foreign visitor Tuesday when he met with Olympic chief Thomas Bach as the country readies to host the Winter Games.
China’s Xi meets International Olympic Committee’s president in Beijing
China’s President Xi Jinping met International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach in Beijing on Tuesday afternoon, just over a week before the Winter Games are due to kick off on Feb. 4 …
Putin backs China over ‘politicization’ of Beijing Olympics
Russia and China oppose “the politicization of sport and demonstrative boycotts” ahead of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday in an address to his country’s …
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