The message to the private banking world is unclear. Beijing has vowed to cut the cost of borrowing, and its latest target is private loans. China’s Supreme Court ordered interest rates on private … (…
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China’s Alibaba offers olive branch to Trump
Tech giant Alibaba has offered an olive branch to US President Donald Trump, as he continues to threaten Chinese firms. Chief executive Daniel Zhang said the online retailer’s policies “are fully … ( read original…
China reports 22 new COVID-19 cases; fifth day of zero local cases
China reported 22 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for Aug. 20, compared to seven a day earlier, the health commission said on Friday. ( read original story …)
China reports 22 new coronavirus cases on August 20; fifth day of zero local cases
China reported 22 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for Aug. 20, compared to seven a day earlier, the health commission said on Friday. ( read original story …)
Hong Kong-listed developer Shenzhen Investment wins plot in Guangzhou’s Nansha district with record bid of US$578 million
Shum Yip Land, a unit of Hong Kong-listed Shenzhen Investment, has won a plot of land in Guangzhou’s Nansha district for a record 4 billion yuan (US$578 million). ( read original story …)
Hong Kong third wave: schools to hold placement test for their cross-border students in Shenzhen
Younger pupils living in mainland China will undergo assessment for secondary school places in the Guangdong city. Pilot arrangement necessary as many were unable to take the tests after physical … ( read original story…
China considers imposing tariffs on Australian wine
China is investigating whether Australia is dumping wine in the latest trade dispute to strain their relations … ( read original story …)
U.S. Colleges Are Taking Steps to Protect Students From China’s National-Security Law
Some students will use code names at Princeton University to protect their identities … ( read original story …)
Thousands evacuated as floods threaten a massive dam and a treasured Buddha in China
The Yangtze River has been swollen by record rainfall, and the biggest hydroelectric dam on the planet has never faced such a test. ( read original story …)
China is turning American movies into propaganda. Enough is enough.
Every six months or so, Americans get a reminder of just how much influence China exerts over our popular culture. Taiwan’s flag gets removed from Tom Cruise’s jacket in “Top Gun: Maverick.” Marvel … (…
Three Gorges Dam hits record levels as flooding continues in China
Fear is growing again in China the Three Gorges Dam could be breached as rivers across the country continue to overflow and rise to record levels. ( read original story …)
China’s high-stakes vaccine moment
As the global race for a COVID-19 vaccine heats up, the U.S. is looking to prove it can deliver in a national crisis while China is in its own moment to demonstrate its scientific capabilities.…
U.S., China agree to trade talks
Business U.S., China agree to trade talks. Posted . China and the United States have agreed to hold trade talks “in the coming days” to evaluate the progress of their Phase 1 trad … (…
