When a fashion industry sustainability group called out China over its treatment of Uyghur Muslims, the idea was to nudge Beijing toward human-rights reforms while cleaning up a troubled corner of the …
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China to remain fertile ground for foreign investment: premier
Premier Li Keqiang said on Thursday that China will continue to foster a market-oriented, world-class business environment governed by a sound legal framework to see that the country remains a fertile …
Here’s how much 10 big banks have cut their China growth forecasts
Major investment banks cut their predictions for China’s 2021 GDP, warning that power cuts and a slump in the property market may drag down growth.
China and the U.S. Sabotage Their Own Tech Companies
Xi Jinping and Joe Biden wage their version of Maoist rectification drives against successful firms.
Microsoft Folds LinkedIn Social-Media Service in China
LinkedIn’s plans to shut down the version of its professional-networking site used in the country mark the end of the last major American social-media service operating openly there.
The plus-size musicians making waves in China
Tune into any television show in China and it’s likely that you’ll be met with a picture-perfect celebrity.But musical act Produce Pandas, said to be the country’s first ever “plus-size” boyband, are …
Microsoft to shut LinkedIn in China amid Beijing tech clampdown
Company cites ‘challenging operating environment’ in announcing site will be replaced with jobs app without social networking features …
China warns against ‘manipulation’ of WHO COVID-19 virus probe
BEIJING: China’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday (Oct 14) warned against what it called possible “political manipulation” of a renewed probe by the World Health Organization into the origins of the coron …
U.S. takes top spot for crypto mining after China crackdown: CNBC After Hours
On today’s show, CNBC.com’s MacKenzie Sigalos explains a new survey from the University of Cambridge highlighting the top countries for crypto mining.
China sees coronavirus ‘truth as problematic’, Global Security Forum told
UN agencies, including the WHO, play an important role but we often imbue them with responsibilities and authority that they don’t have.
FirstFT: Last major US social media site leaves China
LinkedIn closes down China site, US banks ride dealmaking wave, Snipers kill six at Beirut Hizbollah-led rally …
World Bank hopes China will boost donation to fund for poorest countries
World Bank President David Malpass said he hoped China would increase its donation to the International Development Association fund for the poorest countries.
China’s cryptocurrency ban is self-defeating and unnecessary
When China banned all cryptocurrency transactions in late September, it continued to move full steam ahead on its digital yuan and Blockchain-Based Service Network, known as BSN. Is this another …
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