Corona Capital is a column updated throughout the day by Breakingviews columnists around the world with short, sharp pandemic-related insights. ( read original story …)
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Fearing vulnerability to China, Europe has a new worry: Electric buses
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In China, the Dream of Outrunning Time
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Only a democratic alliance can thwart Beijing’s ambitions
In recent weeks, China’s aggression towards Taiwan has escalated to a level unprecedented in modern times. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has begun to brazenly deny the existence of the Taiwan … ( read original…
FCA Crypto Ban Is A Setback For The U.K. In Race To Lead The Growing Global Digital Assets Market
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced a ban on the sale of crypto derivatives to retail clients from January 2021. The ban will be a setback for the U.K. in maintaining its dominant ……
Pentagon chief stresses stronger alliances to counter China, Russia
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper revealed a new initiative Tuesday to strengthen and expand US alliances with “like-minded democracies” to counter Russia and China. ( read original story …)
Indonesia, Japan seek stronger security, economic ties in China’s shadow
Japan and Indonesia agreed on Tuesday to speed up talks on the export of Japanese defence gear and technology to Indonesia and to have their defence and foreign ministers meet soon, reflecting concern … (…
In China, most blockchain R&D funds are going toward this segment
A report published by Securities Daily explained how China’s publicly-listed companies spend the millions they have allocated toward blockchain R&D. The study surveyed 23 companies in China who began … ( read original story …)
China looks to grow political and economic influence across Africa
China has invested hundreds of billions of dollars in Africa. Many scholars believe Beijing is doing this to gain political leverage and influence in the region. Grant Harris, the CEO of Connect … ( read…
NATO to Set Up New Space Center amid China, Russia Concerns
NATO is set to announce it is creating a space center to help manage satellite communications and its military operations. ( read original story …)
The Growing Evidence that China’s Aggression has Backfired | Opinion
As Beijing’s mishandling of the coronavirus outbreak—especially its intentional delay and cover-up in the early weeks—became more widely known, the regime’s international credibility and reputation … ( read original story …)
US-China decoupling: Is Beijing ramping up its diversification away from the US dollar?
China frictions and the threat of American financial sanctions have renewed debate in Beijing about reducing dependence on the US dollar. ( read original story …)
Blockchain ETFs May Win as Digital Currency Concept Spreads
A s soon as the COVID-19 hit the globe, social distancing mandates and fears that notes may be carriers of the virus made the concept of digital currency popular. The Bank for International … (…
OKCoin Confirms Normal Operations During Founder Arrest in China
OKCoin has assured users its operations and services, including deposits, withdrawals, and trading are operating normally after its founder Mingxing Xu was arrested in China. ( read original story …)
China’s billionaires see biggest gains ever, adding more than $1.5 trillion to their fortunes
China’s billionaires saw their biggest wealth gains in recent history, adding $1.5 trillion to their fortunes from a spate of IPOs and tech growth, according to a new report. ( read original story …)
