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The US may ban cotton imports from Xinjiang region of China, where Beijing has committed human rights atrocities against minority Muslim populations. ( read original story …)
Xi praises China’s coronavirus response, voices support for WHO
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday lauded China’s efforts in combating the COVID-19 pandemic, showing support for the World Health Organization (WHO) amid ongoing criticism from the U.S. that the … ( read original story…
China Launches Data Security Initiative
China’s foreign minister announced Tuesday the start of a global data security initiative, outlining principles that should be followed in areas ranging from personal information to espionage. Wang Yi … ( read original story …)
China’s Most Strained Relations Are With Its Most Valuable Trading Partners
A new study shows that the countries most soured on China are also its most important trading partners. Something has to give. ( read original story …)
China accused of “assault on media freedoms” as Australian journalists leave under pressure
With the departure – after questioning by security services – of the last Australian journalists from the country, there’s fear of an “assault on media freedoms.” … ( read original story …)
China, India trade blame for gunfire in disputed border region
Authorities in China and India are accusing each other of firing gunshots in a tense border region that separates the two nations. ( read original story …)
Ukraine Leads Global Crypto Adoption, Chainalysis Says in New Report
Ukraine, Russia and Venezuela are the top three countries by crypto adoption in the world, according to Chainalysis. ( read original story …)
Biden’s hands may be tied on Trump’s China tariffs, trade experts say
“Damaging,” “reckless” and “disastrous” are some of the words Joe Biden has used to describe tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on allies and rivals alike. He may keep some in place anyway if he is…
How to Open a Bank Account in China: New Requirements amid COVID-19
We address key concerns on how to open a bank account in China for newly formed companies, amid tighter KYC scrutiny after COVID-19 and the travel ban. ( read original story …)
Investors Are Swiping Left on the “Tinder of China”
Several analysts downgraded Momo after the dismal report, which indicated the “Tinder of China” was stuck in a rut as bigger Chinese tech companies continued to outperform the market. Let’s see why … ( read original…
Is Trump’s Threat To Decouple US Economy From China Realistic?
Less than two months ahead of the election, U.S. President Donald Trump has again floated the idea of decoupling the U.S. economy from China. “When you mention the word decouple … ( read original story…
Bottled water company founder is China’s third-richest man after another blockbuster Hong Kong IPO
A Chinese beverage giant just went public in Hong Kong with a bang, another sign of the shifting financial fortunes of the city as Beijing tightens its grip. ( read original story …)
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