China on Monday reported 10 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for Sept. 13, the same as a day earlier, the health authority said. ( read original story …)
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China wants its semiconductor industry to catch up with the U.S. — but that won’t be easy
As the U.S. puts pressure on China’s technology sector, Beijing is looking to boost its homegrown semiconductor industry. But its reliance on foreign tech creates big challenges. ( read original story …)
UPDATE 1-China’s new home prices growth steady, supports economic recovery
August new home prices up 4.8% y/y vs 4.8% increase in July * 59 out of 70 cities reported higher prices vs 59 in July (Adds details, analysts comments) BEIJING, Sept 14 (Reuters) – New…
RPT-EXCLUSIVE-China would rather see TikTok U.S. close than a forced sale – sources
Beijing opposes a forced sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations by its Chinese owner ByteDance, and would prefer to see the short video app shut down in the United States, three people with direct knowledge ……
China’s Aug new home prices rise at slightly faster pace
New home prices in China rose at a slightly faster monthly pace in August, as consumer demand continued to recover from the coronavirus crisis. ( read original story …)
EU and China talk trade despite rifts
EU leaders will talk to Chinese President Xi Jinping seeking trade and investment Monday, despite tensions over Hong Kong’s freedoms and Beijing’s treatment of its Uighur minority. ( read original story …)
Beijing seeks vengeance after Czechs back Taiwan
Beijing has warned Chinese citizens against traveling to the Czech Republic in apparent retaliation against its show of support for Taiwan.It follows a recent visit by Czech politicians to Taiwan, a … ( read original…
Coronavirus: Beijing’s back and forth lockdown
In June, Beijing experienced a sudden surge of cases linked to a wholesale market, leading authorities to immediately quarantine close contacts, lockdown nearby areas, and mass test residents. The … ( read original story …)
RPT-Australia defends intelligence raids as spat with China escalates
Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton on Sunday defended the government’s right to intelligence raids to prevent foreign interference, after China condemned searches on the homes of its … ( read original story …)
China’s ‘hybrid war’: Beijing’s mass surveillance of Australia and the world for secrets and scandal
A database of 2.4 million people, including more than 35,000 Australians, has been leaked from the Shenzhen company Zhenhua Data, which is believed to be used by China’s intelligence service, the … ( read original…
Europe Feels Squeeze as Tech Competition Heats Up Between U.S. and China
As the rapid pace of change mixes with national security issues, Europe’s role as a global regulator is increasingly tested — and may not be enough. ( read original story …)
A Violinist Lost His Seat and His Job. He Blames China.
In a lawsuit filed in New Jersey, a former member of the well-known Shanghai Quartet said he had been dumped after a remark he made on social media was misinterpreted as an ethnic slur. (…
Decoupling From China: There’s Precedent
A former U.S. trade negotiator says Japan, India and Australia have already taken steps. Also: Kenosha, my hometown; making the switch to metric. ( read original story …)
