Beijing police have arrested a woman suspected of posting defamatory comments on social media about Chinese athletes and coaches following the table tennis women’s singles final at the Paris Olympics, …
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China Evergrande’s liquidators initiate legal action against PwC, FT reports
Liquidators of troubled property giant China Evergrande Group have started legal action against PricewaterhouseCoopers, accusing it of “negligence” and “misrepresentation” in its work for the group, …
Tech lead jailed after Singapore investors lose S$1.1m to crypto firm started by Chinese tycoon
A&A Blockchain Innovation was started by Yang Bin, listed by Forbes in 2001 as China’s second-richest man. The company drew S$6.7 million from more than 700 investors in Singapore.
US-China fentanyl cooperation deepens as Beijing tightens controls for precursor chemicals
Washington hails ‘valuable step forward’ following Chinese ministry’s announcement of three substances to be singled out from September 1.
Inclusion of Beijing Central Axis into UNESCO World Heritage List showcases beauty to world
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has included the Beijing Central Axis in its world heritage list, recognizing its
US trade restrictions may affect China’s AI progress and Samsung’s revenue
China’s artificial intelligence (AI) efforts face a looming threat with potential US trade restrictions forcing firms to stockpile chips.
Consumer giants from Starbucks to General Mills have one big sales problem: China
Starbucks reported China same-store sales dropped by 14% in the quarter ended June 30, far steeper than the 2% decline in the U.S. “Consumer sentiment in China is quite weak,” McDonald’s chairman, CEO …
Chinese-American agent for Beijing ‘accepts the verdict’ in Brooklyn trial after conviction
Shujun Wang and his attorney spoke with the press Tuesday after his guilty verdict in a Brooklyn court for spying on Chinese government dissidents. (Credit: Reuters) …
Finally, US figure skaters will get Beijing Olympic gold medals — under Eiffel Tower
For the first time in history, Winter Olympians will receive their gold medals at the Summer Olympics as the Kamila Valieva doping saga finally ends.
Vans-parent VF Corp posts smaller Q1 revenue drop than expected, on better China demand
VF Corp reported a smaller-than-expected drop in first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, helped by improvement in its China business as well as leaner inventory levels, sending its shares up 5% in extended …
Yum China, owner of KFC and Pizza Hut, beats estimates as low-price strategy draws diners
The fast-food chain posted a net profit of US$212 million for the April to June quarter, beating analysts’ estimates of US$190 million.
US, China compete to study water on the moon: Why that matters for future missions
After NASA canceled its VIPER launch last month, the space agency is looking for other ways to explore and study water ice on the moon.
China and the United States lead in team artistic swimming after 2 rounds at Paris Olympics
China and the United States were the leaders after the team free routine in artistic swimming at the Paris Olympics.
