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Ping An’s Goal to Pivot from Finance Group to Tech Giant Now Is Threatened
White House Weighs New Action Against Beijing
Senior Trump administration officials say they are pushing for new hard-line measures against Beijing, including creating an informal alliance of Western nations to jointly retaliate when China uses … ( read original story …)
Troubled Baoshang Bank Approved to Begin Bankruptcy Procedures
China’s banking regulator has given Baoshang Bank Co. the nod to start bankruptcy proceedings, launching an unraveling process that has not been seen for at least two decades. ( read original story …)
Heavy hand of China is prompting fears for Hong Kong’s future as a major business hub
Chinese interference in Hong Kong’s political and legal affairs is creating uncertainty about the future of the territory as an independent business centre. ( read original story …)
China beat the coronavirus with science and strong public health measures, not just with authoritarianism
As Thanksgiving nears and fear grows in the US, people in China are traveling and enjoying time with family. While some in the US credit China’s authoritarian regime, there’s more to the story. ( read…
Trump Mulls Fresh China Sanctions, Beijing Accuses U.S. of ‘Oppressing’ Foreign Companies
A draft list, seen by Reuters, includes the names of 89 Chinese companies accused of ties to the country’s military forces. ( read original story …)
China Vows to Investigate Bond-Market Misconduct
A body that groups together China’s central bank and other top financial regulators and that is chaired by Vice Premier Liu He issued the warning after a series of defaults by state-backed groups … (…
China’s new five-year blueprint shows central planning is alive and well
In the 12th edition of the Global Impact newsletter, we explain China’s new five-year plan and its implications for Asia and the world. ( read original story …)
China’s Xi Jinping is pushing for a global Covid QR code. He may struggle to convince the world
Chinese President Xi Jinping has pushed for a global Covid-19 tracking system using QR codes, to help fast-track international travel and business during the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story …)
China tests millions of people, imposes lockdowns and shuts down schools after coronavirus flare-ups hit three cities across the nation
Large-scale measures are being enacted in the cities of Tianjin, Shanghai and Manzhouli as Chinese officials have reported two new locally transmitted cases today, bringing the total to 14 since last … ( read original…
China Construction Bank pulls US$3 billion blockchain debt programme amid scrutiny on fintech, financial risks
China’s second-largest lender halted a US$3 billion digital bond programme on the verge of a financial breakthrough, getting cold feet amid scrutiny on fintech and financial risks. ( read original story …)
China tests millions after coronavirus flareups in 3 cities
Chinese authorities are testing millions of people, imposing lockdowns and shutting down schools after multiple locally transmitted coronavirus cases were discovered in three cities across the country … ( read original story …)
Trump’s US investment ban aims to cement tough-on-China legacy
Move is latest chapter in deteriorating relationship with Beijing and improvement under Joe Biden is unlikely … ( read original story …)
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