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Yi Po International Could Become First China Tech IPO In U.S. Since Didi Debacle
The latest IPO filing to the U.S. securities regulator came this week … That seems to indicate that the lawyers who advise these companies think they are too small to raise Beijing’s concerns …
SF-born ski star Eileen Gu’s decision to represent China at the 2022 Olympics called ‘opportunistic’
the Bank of China and China Mobile. She has appeared on the cover of Chinese editions of magazines such as Vogue,GQ, Elle and Marie Claire, according to the Economist. There are high expectations that …
COLUMN-China scoops up U.S. soybeans for next year but corn plans unclear -Braun
Troubles in South America could give U.S. soybean exports a lift in the near term, but top importer China is already thinking ahead to next year and booking cargoes of the upcoming U.S. harvest. By…
Winter Olympics opening ceremony: Dazzling celebration opens the Beijing Games
BEIJING — Events have been underway for three days, but the 2022 Winter Olympics officially begin Friday night with the opening ceremony. This is the first time a venue has hosted a second Games …
Chasing Gold: Opening ceremony makes way for the first full day of competition at 2022 Beijing Games
The 2022 Beijing Olympics are “officially” underway after the rather subdued opening ceremony that took place Friday. For those who didn’t feel like getting up early in the morning to catch the live …
Seeking to counter China on chips, Congress gets stuck fighting itself
Both parties want to boost semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. But Republicans say the America Competes Act is larded with tangential Democratic priorities.
China’s Provocation at the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
In Beijing, the inclusion of the cross-country skier Dinigeer Yilamujiang, whom China identified as of Uyghur heritage, seemed to carry a double message.
Winter Olympics begin, Putin and Xi meet, Jens Stoltenberg appointed Norwary central bank governor
President Putin and President Xi met in Beijing, and Jens Stoltenberg is appointed as Norway’s central bank governor. AKIKO FUJITA: In our worldview today, the Winter Olympic games are officially …
Pelosi tells athletes not to speak out at Olympics: Do not risk incurring anger of ‘ruthless’ China
US athletes have been advised not to speak out against China as the 2022 Beijing Olympics gets underway. Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House, said athletes for Team USA should avoid angering the …
China’s Forever War Against Covid-19
First, thanks to the underreported prevalence of mild and symptomless cases in Wuhan, the disease was likely already present globally and in the U.S. Second, look for China’s Orwellian online and …
These Photos Show How Beijing Is Handling Cybersecurity And COVID-19 Threats As 2022 Winter Olympics Begins
The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics will present new security challenges for visitors and the host nation as China attempts to showcase its power amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Cybersecurity …
Coronavirus Briefing: Inside the Olympic Bubble
A look at China’s elaborate virus measures. By Jonathan Wolfe This is the Coronavirus Briefing, an informed guide to the pandemic. Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox. The U.S. is …
