SHANGHAI — Global airlines are obeying Beijing's demands to refer to Taiwan explicitly as a part of China, despite the White House's call this month to stand firm against such "Orwellian nonsense." The Associated Press found 20 carriers, including Air ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing denies ‘militarisation’ of South China Sea
Beijing (AFP) - Beijing hit back Monday at allegations it was "militarising" the South China Sea after landing bombers at an airbase in the contested waters, accusing Washington instead of raising tensions with its own military footprint. China on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing sees April pollution levels rise as industry curbs end
BEIJING (Reuters) - Pollution levels in China’s capital Beijing rose by 20.8 percent year-on-year in April as industries, including steel, ramped up output following the lifting of winter curbs, according to official data released on Monday. The average ... ( read original story ...)
‘A Lot of Noise’ in U.S.-China Trade News, Says T. Rowe Price
May.21 -- Sebastien Page, head of global multi-asset at T. Rowe Price Associates, and Bloomberg's Michael McKee discuss the easing of U.S.-China tensions and what it means for trade. They speak on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas." ( read original story ...)
Oil prices boosted by news China, U.S. put trade war ‘on hold’
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Monday as markets reacted to news that China and the United States have put a looming trade war between the world’s two biggest economies “on hold”. Brent crude futures were at $79.13 per barrel at 0121 GMT ... ( read original story ...)
Trump beware — China lies and cheats on trade deals and will likely do so again
If China actually carries out its new commitment to cut its trade surplus with the U.S. significantly, that would be welcome news. But we’d be wise to wait and see if it translates its words into actions. China has broken promises and cheated on trade ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., China say Beijing commits to buying more American goods
WASHINGTON -- Just-ended U.S.-China trade talks produced a commitment by Beijing to "significantly increase" its purchases of American goods and services, according to a joint statement Saturday from the rival economic powers trying to lower trade tensions. ( read original story ...)
China vows to ‘significantly increase’ U.S. imports
U.S.-China trade talks have produced a commitment by Beijing to "significantly increase" its purchases of American goods and services, according to a joint statement Saturday from the rival economic powers trying to lower trade tensions. They also agreed ... ( read original story ...)
US, China say Beijing commits to buying more American goods
WASHINGTON — Just-ended U.S.-China trade talks produced a commitment by Beijing to “significantly increase” its purchases of Americans goods and services, according to a joint statement Saturday from the rival economic powers trying to lower trade ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing police ‘edited’ video to mislead public over Hong Kong reporter’s arrest, journalist association says
Beijing police misled the public by using “edited” footage to accuse a Hong Kong reporter of resisting officers and inappropriately trying to grab his press cards back, a group representing local journalists said on Saturday. The Hong Kong Journalists ... ( read original story ...)