Hong Kong police arrested more than 50 politicians and activists Wednesday, in a sign of how drastically Beijing has curtailed political freedoms. ( read original story …)
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Chinese Bank Trials Digital Yuan ATMs in Shenzhen as Part of Third CBDC Test
The Agricultural Bank of China, one of the biggest banks in the country, has recently kicked off the testing of ATMs that would allow customers to convert their cash into digital yuans, according to a…
U.S. Navy releases 10-year plan to compete with China, Russia
A 10-year “navigation plan” by the U.S. Navy’s chief of naval operations to counter Russian and Chinese threats was released on Monday. ( read original story …)
VF Corporation Uproots Hong Kong Base, Diverts Investment And Transformation Towards China
China trade war seeing companies shift their manufacturing outside of China, the nation’s rebound speed and growth potential capture VF Corporation’s relocation strategy to move closer to their supply … ( read original story …)
Opinion: No, Twitter banning Trump isn’t like China
Whether or not one agrees with Twitter’s decision, it’s not “state action,” which means it’s not subject to The First Amendment. ( read original story …)
The Undoing of China’s Economic Miracle
China’s economic “miracle” wasn’t that miraculous. The country’s high-octane ascent over the past 40 years is, in reality, a triumph of basic economic principles: As the state gave way to the market, … ( read…
China reports biggest daily COVID-19 case jump in over 5 months
Mainland China saw its biggest daily increase in COVID-19 cases in over five months, the country’s health authority said on Monday, as new infections in Hebei province surrounding Beijing continued to … ( read original…
WHO travels to China to investigate origins of COVID-19
Scientists with the World Health Organization plan to visit China this week for its first on-the-ground investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. So far, all research by local … ( read original story…
China slams U.S. decision on Taiwan as ‘violation’
China accused the United States of violating the “one-China principle” after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Saturday past guidelines on U.S.-Taiwan relations are “null and void.” Beijing’s … ( read original story …)
Brands Bullish on Year of Ox Holiday Collections in China
Denied a proper Chinese New Year celebration last year, the nation is in the mood for an over-the-top celebration in 2021. ( read original story …)
Diverse NASDAQ IPO Week Ahead
This week’s schedule contains eight IPOs. Moreover, this week is featuring the year’s first billion-dollar offering from mobile game developer Playtika Holdings Corp … ( read original story …)
zaha hadid architects to build ‘tower C’ at shenzhen bay super headquarters base
(ZHA) has been announced as the winner of a competition to build ‘tower C’ at shenzhen bay super headquarters base — an important business and financial center serving the greater bay area of … (…
Controversial call gives Shenzhen dramatic win over Beijing
As Askia Booker’s 3-pointer attempt inflicted an unsportsmanlike foul in the final seconds, the Shenzhen Aviators nosed out the Beijing Ducks 95-92 for an eight-game winning streak in the 2020-21 … ( read original story…
