Asian equities were mostly off on plunging/light volumes. Taiwan outperformed while Korea took a hit after yesterday’s strong performance. The Hang Seng was off by -0.76% on US-China political … ( read original story …)
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China condemns U.S. sanctions against 14 Chinese officials
China warned of retaliation after the United States imposed sanctions on 14 Chinese officials in connection to the crackdown on political dissidents in Hong Kong. ( read original story …)
Top Australian defence official says it’s ‘very legitimate’ to worry about China’s assertiveness
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Nine Entertainment newspapers quit carrying China Watch supplement
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China Pushes Alternative Theories About Origin of Covid-19
As the WHO prepares to probe the pandemics’ origins, Chinese state media are promoting studies that show the coronavirus spreading outside China earlier than first assumed. ( read original story …)
Everest Gets A Growth Spurt As China, Nepal Revise Official Elevation Upward
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Chinese officials have said they will expand their use of ‘weather modification’ technology over the coming decades. In a move that sounds like it came from a sci-fi plotline, China has technology … ( read…
How China’s Government Structure Prevents Intellectual Property Protection
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Airbnb IPO: a barometer for travel after the pandemic
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Coronavirus: Singapore and China pledge health partnership for future pandemics
The annual forum followed visits to Singapore this year by China’s number one diplomat, State Councillor Yang Jiechi, and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Smart masks from Singapore can help monitor patients … ( read original…
China Sticks With Tough Line on Hong Kong After U.S. Bolsters Sanctions
Hours after the U.S. announced sanctions against more than half of China’s 25-member top legislative body, Hong Kong police arrested activists in dawn raids across the city, … ( read original story …)
UK companies are still optimistic about doing business in China
Despite increasing political tensions between the two countries, British companies remain optimistic about their business prospects in China, according to a new survey. ( read original story …)
