SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China recorded no new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the mainland for May 22, the first time it had seen no daily rise in the number of cases since the pandemic began in…
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China reports no new coronavirus cases for first time since pandemic began
Qualcomm president says company’s ‘business model may be a stabilizing force’ between U.S. and China
As tensions continue to rise between the United States and China on everything from trade to coronavirus related actions, some American companies are concerned about being caught in the crossfire. ( read original story …)
Coronavirus Vaccine Shows Promising Early Results in China
A trial with 108 participants suggests the vaccine is safe and may be moderately effective. But experts noted that the approach has failed in the past. ( read original story …)
Trump must now grapple with how to confront Beijing’s crackdown on Hong Kong
Beijing’s move to tighten its grip on Hong Kong drew swift condemnation from U.S. officials as they weighed options for new sanctions. ( read original story …)
The Shenzhen effect: Why China’s original ‘model’ city matters more than ever
With China building entire cities from scratch, lessons from Shenzhen continue to shape the country’s urban ideals. ( read original story …)
Dozens of Chinese companies added to U.S. blacklist in latest Beijing rebuke
The United States said on Friday it would add 33 Chinese firms and institutions to an economic blacklist for helping Beijing spy on its minority Uighur population or because of ties to weapons of mass…
Beijing Moves to Control Hong Kong
Beijing has announced it will essentially take control of Hong Kong by directly imposing a sweeping national-security law, bypassing the territory’s elected Legislative Council. Despite repeated … ( read original story …)
Hong Kong Shares Tumble As Beijing Moves To Tighten Its Grip
Wall Street and European stocks ended mixed on Friday following heavy losses in Hong Kong over China’s push for a national security law that drew rebukes from the United States and Europe. On the ……
Churches, China, Memorial Day: Your Friday Evening Briefing
Good evening. Here’s the latest. 1. President Trump declared houses of worship “essential” and ordered them to be reopened. Mr. Trump called on states to open churches, synagogues and mosques “right … ( read original…
China’s 2020 military budget growth slows to 6.6 percent
China announced Friday a 6.6 percent increase in its $178 billion defense budget, down from last year’s increase of 7.5 percent. ( read original story …)
Stocks Waver as China Tension Rises: Live Updates
China abandons growth target and lays plans to ramp up spending. Amazon moves to regain its dominance. Alibaba credits China’s quick handling of the virus for stronger-than-expected sales. Hertz, the … ( read original story…
Post-IPO Review: Wanda Sports Group Slims Down
Wanda Sports Group (WSG) went public in July 2019, pricing its shares at $8.00 in a U.S. IPO. The firm provides a range of sports events and related marketing services worldwide. ( read original story…
Beijing has thrown down the gauntlet to Hong Kong
For many Hong Kongers, the security law is a red line. Article 23 of the city’s 1997 “basic law” requires it eventually to enact legislation “to prohibit any act of treason, secession, sedition or ……
