Relations between the two countries have spiralled out of control this year, with tensions hitting a peak in December. … ( read original story …)
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China a No-Show at Joint Military Safety Meeting With U.S.
The row marked the latest point of contention in a fast-fraying U.S.-China relationship, which has become the most strained in decades, as the Trump administration jousted with Beijing over trade and … ( read original…
Here’s a list of the Australian exports hit by restrictions in China
Relationship between China and Australia deteriorated since the latter supported a call for an international inquiry into Beijing’s handling of Covid. ( read original story …)
Draft guidance on China investment ban spurs tensions in Trump administration -sources
A debate is raging within the Trump administration over guidance the Treasury Department is seeking to publish to clarify a recent directive banning U.S. investors from buying shares of some top … ( read original…
Australia launches WTO appeal against China’s barley tariff
Australia will challenge China’s tariff on its barley exports in an appeal to the World Trade Organization (WTO). It marks the first defensive action from Australia in response to a number of China’s … (…
Coronavirus: China sets trial date for citizen journalist Zhang Zhan
A court document sent to Zhang’s lawyers on Wednesday said Zhang was charged with “picking quarrels and provoking trouble” – an apparent reference for her reporting activities in Wuhan 10 months ago … ( read…
Hold China to account for Uighur abuses
Rahima Mahmut and Rose Harvie add their voices to that of the chief rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, in urging readers to take action to put pressure on China … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus: UK ambassador to China marks bond with Wuhan amid pandemic observances and university ceremony
Manchester Metropolitan University, from Wuhan’s sister city, will launch a joint institute with Hubei University next year. ( read original story …)
Australia’s ‘amateurish’ China diplomacy sets business on edge
But Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s furious reaction to a tweet by a Chinese diplomat and Beijing’s imposition of trade sanctions on Australian products have caused disquiet about the handling of … ( read original story…
Ready to cooperate with WHO to advance global coronavirus tracing efforts: China
China on Thursday announced that it is ready to enhance its cooperation with WHO to advance the global efforts to trace the origin of Coavid-19. ( read original story …)
Positive On China’s High Yield Property Sector In 2021, BlackRock’s Seth Says
BlackRock MD & Head of Asian Credit Neeraj Seth remains positive on China’s high yield property sector in 2021, and doesn’t see rising default risk. He was speaking with Juliette Saly and Rishaad … (…
Kontoor Brands launches Wrangler sales in China
Originally scheduled for spring 2020 but delayed because of Covid-19, a Triad maker of casual apparel has begun sales in China. ( read original story …)
China’s coronavirus epicentre Wuhan fight stigmas while residents celebrate life returning to normal
Baby Kankan was born in the hospital where Wuhan’s first coronavirus patients were taken, and he was forced to spend the first year of his life inside the family home, until recently. ( read original…
