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U.S. Targets Xiaomi, Cnooc in Trump’s Late Anti-China Push
US blacklists Xiaomi in widening assault on China tech
Xiaomi plunged 11% after the Trump Administration blacklisted China’s No 2 smartphone maker and 10 other companies, broadening efforts to undercut the expansion of the country’s technology sector. The … ( read original story …)
US blacklists Chinese oil firm for bullying in South China Sea
The US government has ramped up sanctions and restrictions on Chinese firms over Beijings actions in the disputed South China Sea, and the security threat posed by technology. ( read original story …)
China COVID-19 cases surge to over 10-month high; travel discouraged
China reported the highest number of daily COVID-19 cases in more than 10 months, official data showed on Friday, due to a severe outbreak in the northeast that has put more than 28 million people…
Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou home prices rose in December
China continued to see a generally stable housing market in December, with home prices in 70 major cities showing mild month-on-month increases, official data showed Friday. New home prices in four … ( read original…
China is set to report GDP numbers on Monday. Here’s what economists expect
China’s upcoming economic data release will likely confirm the country as one of the few economies that grew in 2020 amid the Covid pandemic, said analysts. ( read original story …)
UPDATE 1-China’s new home prices see moderate growth in December
China’s new homes prices grew moderately in December, official data showed on Friday, as government measures aimed at cooling the property market took their toll. Average new home prices in 70 major … ( read…
US development bank strikes deal to help Ecuador pay China loans
The US International Development Finance Corporation has struck a deal that will help Ecuador repay billions of dollars in loans to China and boost development in exchange for excluding Chinese … ( read original story…
A Year After Covid Began, China’s Economy Is Beating World
China’s economic ascent is accelerating barely a year after its first coronavirus lockdowns, as its success in controlling Covid-19 allows it to boost its share of global trade and investment. ( read original story …)
China Unexpectedly Drains Cash as Leverage Builds in Bonds
China’s central bank drained cash from the financial system this month after excess liquidity pushed an interbank borrowing cost to an all-time low. ( read original story …)
China’s EV funding war: what do US$1.3 billion of oversold notes say about NIO’s prospect in world’s biggest vehicle market?
Electric carmakers are rapidly raising funds and diversifying capital structures while their stocks fly high. They will still need to fight for every dollar to fund the electrification of the industry … ( read original…
Explainer: China’s new COVID-19 outbreaks
China has put millions of people in lockdown in response to new outbreaks of COVID-19 in the north and northeast, with Hebei province reporting the first new coronavirus death on the mainland since … (…
Tough-on-China Joe? Why America’s Mistrust of Beijing Is Here To Stay
Growing mistrust of Beijing among American voters and U.S. allies, fueled in part by Trump’s belligerent rhetoric and Xi’s own aggressiveness, has forced Biden to tiptoe through the middle ground. To … ( read original…