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Monthly Archives For August 2022
Stocks Drop as US-China Tension Stirs Haven Demand: Markets Wrap
Stocks and US equity futures slid Tuesday amid escalating US-China tension over Taiwan and deepening worries about a global economic slowdown, driving investors into the safety of government …
Futures fall as U.S.-China tensions grow
Qualcomm, Intel Corp, Advanced Micro Devices, Micron Technology Inc and Nvidia Corp were down between 1.3% and 2%. The CBOE volatility index, also known as Wall Street’s fear gauge, rose to 24.50 …
China suspends imports of Taiwanese food brands ahead of Nancy Pelosi’s expected visit
China suspended imports from 35 Taiwanese exporters of biscuits and pastries, in a warning salvo to Taiwan ahead of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the self-governed island.
China unveils system for filing antitrust reviews in sign of ‘normalised’ regulations in tech industry
The State Administration for Market Regulation launched on Monday the ‘centralised anti-monopoly undertaking system’ The regulator has imposed dozens of fines since late 2020 against Big Tech firms …
Pelosi’s Taiwan trip exacerbates Biden’s China headaches and leadership questions
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) expected trip to Taiwan is creating political and foreign policy problems for President Joe Biden as China responds to her travel plans with a rhetorical firestorm.
Dow futures fall 200 points as U.S.-China tensions intensify over Pelosi’s planned Taiwan visit
U.S. stock-index futures point to a lower start Tuesday, with analysts blaming rising tensions between the U.S. and China as House Speaker Nancy …
Taiwan’s business community has carefully navigated U.S.-Beijing relations. Fallout from Pelosi’s visit may force it to finally take sides
On Tuesday night, U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is expected to arrive in Taiwan, according to multiple outlets, which will make her the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit the island in 25 …
Kremlin strongly backs Beijing as Pelosi’s Taiwan trip looms
The Kremlin on Tuesday strongly warned the United States against provoking China with a possible trip to Taiwan by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, saying it will raise tensions to a new dangerous …
China suspends imports of Taiwanese sweets, biscuits, pastries ahead of Nancy Pelosi’s likely visit
Various confectionery, biscuits, pastries and bread added to the list of Taiwanese items currently listed as ‘imports suspended’ Report of the ban emerged with US House of Representatives Speaker …
China assumes UN Security Council presidency for August
China on Monday assumed the rotating presidency of the Security Council for August with the priorities of facilitating dialogue and cooperation for common security and supporting Africa’s …
Pelosi believed headed to Taiwan, raising tension with China
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Malaysia on Tuesday and was expected to visit Taiwan, escalating tensions with Beijing , which claims the self-ruled island as its own territory.
China bans 35 Taiwanese food exporters in warning ahead of Pelosi visit
China has suspended imports from 35 Taiwanese exporters of biscuits and pastries since Monday, in a warning salvo to the self-governed island ahead of a potential visit to Taiwan by U.S. House of …
