The People’s Bank of China said the decision was aimed at preventing risks around crypto trading and maintaining national security and social stability. Cryptocurrencies fell immediately after the …
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Bitcoin plummets after China intensifies cryptocurrency crackdown
China is intensifying its crackdown on cryptocurrencies. Chinese government agencies including the country’s securities regulator and the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) said in a statement on Friday …
Beijing’s list of US ‘criminal record’ in Hong Kong seen as warning city is off-limits in talks, stab at Taiwan
Foreign ministry releases detailed list of America’s alleged attempts to interfere in financial hub’s affairs, followed by sharp warning from liaison office.
Trump says China will take down trade barriers
President Trump on Sunday predicted a “great future” for both China and the U.S. amid an escalating trade dispute, saying China would take down its trade barriers because it’s “the right thing to do.” …
Dreyfus, others shut soy crushing operations in China on power curbs
Louis Dreyfus Company, one of the world’s largest farm commodity traders, said on Friday one of its soybean crushing plants in China halted operations this week, amid widespread curbs on power …
China Detains Business Chiefs as Its Corporate Crusade Expands
The seizure of the top two leaders of HNA comes as speculation swirls over whether Beijing will bail out another troubled giant, Evergrande.
Zhou seals Beijing 2022 spot as ISU confirms COVID case at Nebelhorn Trophy
American figure skater Vincent Zhou has secured his place at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics after winning the men’s competition at the Nebelhorn …
China Widens Mobile Payments Antitrust Probe
The central bank of China is planning to “deepen” its mobile payments-focused antitrust probes, even though it has seen “interim progress” in the last year.
‘Quad’ leaders meets at White House as China looks warily on
Leaders of the United States, Japan, India and Australia presented a united front on Friday at their first summit and stressed the need for a free and open Indo-Pacific region amid shared concerns …
US favorable to Taiwan trade bid, urges Beijing to cease pressure
The United States on Friday praised Taiwan’s record as a candidate to join a trans-Pacific trade deal and criticized Beijing for stepping up jet …
China is cracking down on crypto again — here’s what that actually means, and how it affects U.S. crypto investors
It’s not the first time China has cracked down on bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Here’s what experts say it means for people buying bitcoin in the U.S.
Academic who tried importing child sex doll from China avoids jail after police found child abuse images on his computer following customs tip-off
Tech professional Malcolm Young was put on the radar of Northumbria Police when he attempted to import the 3ft2, flat-chested doll, with clothing and accessories, in 2017.
Vincent Zhou clinches third U.S. figure skating spot for Beijing Winter Olympics
Vincent Zhou won the Nebelhorn Trophy men’s competition Friday, which secured a third entry in the Beijing Olympics figure skating competition for the United States.
