China’s detention of two Canadians for two years on spying charges is lawful, Beijing said Thursday when asked whether the pair would be freed if a Chinese tech boss held in Vancouver returns home. (…
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South China Sea: Beijing ‘ready to work with Asean’, defence chief says
China’s defence minister pledged to work with Southeast Asian nations to safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea , ahead of talks with 17 regional counterparts, including from the US, on … (…
China says Canadians held for two years have been charged
Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were detained on suspicion of spying days after Huawei executive was arrested … ( read original story …)
China ends visa-free access for US diplomats to Hong Kong
China has halted visa-free tourist travel for US diplomats to Hong Kong in retaliation for sanctions from Washington, which accuses Beijing of violating democratic processes in the territory. ( read original story …)
China flight attendants advised to wear diapers for Covid protection
Among advice offered to minimize the risk of coronavirus exposure among cabin crew, China’s civial aviation body suggests they wear disposable undergarments to reduce the need to visit the toilet. ( read original story …)
Smartphone shipments in China fall 17% in November on year
Domestic smartphone shipments in China plunged 17% in November from a year earlier, extending a run of double-digit declines in the world’s largest phone market, government data released on Thursday … ( read original story…
Mainland China and Hong Kong have most active IPO year since 2011, according to KPMG analysis
Mainland China and Hong Kong stock exchanges are set to record their most active year since 2011 in terms of proceeds, according to KPMG’s latest analysis of mainland China and Hong Kong’s IPO markets ……
Hunter Biden: Federal criminal investigation focuses on his business dealings in China
After going quiet in the months before the election, federal authorities are now actively investigating the business dealings of Hunter Biden, a person with knowledge of the probe said. His father, … ( read original…
Fitch upgrades its China growth forecast for 2021
Fitch Ratings raised its forecast for China’s economic growth next year based on increased domestic demand and expectations of coronavirus vaccine deployment. ( read original story …)
No reset in sight for U.S.-China relations, economist says
U.S. policy on China looks like it won’t change much under a new president, said Alicia Garcia-Herrero, Natixis’ chief economist for Asia-Pacific. ( read original story …)
Hong Kong IPO Makes This 33-Year-Old Chinese Toy Tycoon A Billionaire Several Times Over
Wang Ning saw his wealth surge almost three fold this year, thanks to strong investor demand for the initial public offering of his Pop Mart International Group. ( read original story …)
Joe Biden’s son Hunter under investigation over ‘tax affairs’, China business dealings
US president-elect’s son was the focus of attacks from Donald Trump and his allies during the 2020 election campaign. ( read original story …)
From Shenzhen to Brussels: technology changes the world
Abraham Liu, a truly global citizen and Huawei’s chief representative to the EU Institutions, takes us on an exciting journey spanning Brussels and Shenzhen, looking at how technology is changing … ( read original story…
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