The U.K. is the first western country to start vaccinating its population against a virus that has killed more than 1.5 million people worldwide. ( read original story …)
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China’s panda diplomacy: How Beijing uses exclusive animal to reinforce soft power
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China’s Xi urges US to cooperate on AI
Trump praises US-China friendship, talks up White House ballroom during state dinner for China’s Xi
People visit photo exhibition in Beijing
Trump lays out the pomp for Xi but says little about the significant tensions in US-China relations
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Goldman Sachs is set to take full ownership of its securitie China, as Western investment banks seek to expand their presence across the country’s booming financial industry. The US bank has signed a … (…
China open to reset in relations with US, as Washington announces fresh sanctions over Hong Kong
China’s foreign minister says Beijing is open to restarting its relationship with the US, declaring the two countries are at a “critical historical juncture” after a year of escalating tensions. ( read original story …)
China regulator puts country’s fintech giants on notice hinting at more rules
China’s top banking regulator hinted at “timely and targeted measures to prevent new systemic risks,” in a nod toward further regulation on tech giants. ( read original story …)
China to adopt ‘positive and prudent’ approach towards fintech regulation, banking regulator says
China will adopt a “positive and prudent” approach towards the rapid growth of the country’s financial technology industry and will watch over “too big to fail” cases in the sector, the head of its ……
Shenzhen sees influx of HK residents fleeing epidemic
There has been a spike in the number of people from Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) entering the Chinese mainland via Shenzhen Bay Port in South China’s Guangdong Province, with … ( read original…
China is the ‘principal military and economic threat’ in Asia, says Wilbur Ross
China accounts for many anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders imposed by the U.S., and makes up a “good portion” of the U.S. entity list, said Ross. ( read original story …)
Simplex Launches Global Onramp For Crypto’s Online Bankers
Fintech company Simplex has released an online B2B crypto banking solution that could allow far-flung global customers the same regulated security as consumer banks. Known … ( read original story …)
Trump fails to disrupt ‘panda diplomacy’ as China’s famed bears remain at US zoo
The Smithsonian national zoo’s three giant pandas will stay in Washington for another three years, upholding a decades-long tradition … ( read original story …)
Goldman Sachs signs pact to own 100% of China joint venture
Goldman Sachs Group Inc has signed a pact with its China joint venture partner to wholly own the business, becoming the latest foreign bank to expand in the world’s second-largest economy. ( read original story…
The Latest: China orders mass coronavirus testing in Chengdu
Red lamps burn at the longtime closed Opera house in Munich, Germany, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. Bavaria intensifies measures to contain the corona crisis from Dec. 9, 2020. ( read original story …)
Reprieve for lithium producer shines light on Beijing’s priorities
China Citic Bank gave Tianqi Lithium, based in southwestern Sichuan province, a month-long reprieve as they try to sort out a new repayment schedule by December 28. Tianqi Lithium is a private sector … (…
Shadow banking expected to see healthy prospects next year
China’s shadow banking sector is expected to become healthier in 2021 amid improving regulatory efforts to de-risk the sector, after assets of the most risky shadow banking activities contracted by … ( read original story…
