China said Facebook was unfairly targeting its biggest media companies on Friday after the network began attaching disclaimers to pages run by the country’s state-controlled news outlets. Pages … ( read original story …)
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Sweden’s Ex-Ambassador to China Is Tried Over Secret Meetings on Detainee
The diplomat, Anna Lindstedt, is accused of overstepping her role in arranging meetings between the daughter of a detained Hong Kong bookseller and two businessmen who said they could help free him. ( read original…
China’s REITs to Riches Story May Not End Well
There are good reasons to be skeptical that REITs make sense for China. Once the initial halo fades, buyers could be left holding the bag. ( read original story …)
NAM TAI PROPERTY INC. Announces Results of 2020 Annual General Meeting
Nam Tai Property Inc. (“Nam Tai” or the “Company”) (NYSE Symbol: NTP) today announced the results of the Company’s 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (“AGM”) held in Shenzhen, China on. ( read original story…
In Race for Covid-19 Vaccine, China Tries for a Coup
China is giving the U.S., home to the world’s biggest pharmaceutical companies, a run for its money in the race to develop a vaccine for Covid-19—a feat that would instantly change the dynamics of the…
Tencent WeSure CEO Alan Lau: COVID-19 spurs insurance demand in China
PRNewswire/ — The COVID-19 pandemic has unexpectedly raised the sense of urgency in insurance purchase in China, … ( read original story …)
China-Sweden: Ex-ambassador Lindstedt on trial for risking security
For the first time in modern Swedish history, an ex-ambassador has gone on trial and faces a possible jail term. Anna Lindstedt is accused of going beyond her remit by holding unauthorised talks with ……
Breakingviews – Corona Capital: BoE financing, China Nasdaq IPO
Corona Capital is a daily column updated throughout the day by Breakingviews columnists around the world with short, sharp pandemic-related insights. PAPER WIN. The list of companies using the Bank of … ( read original…
North Korea expresses support for China’s measures in Hong Kong
North Korea’s foreign minister met with the Chinese ambassador to express support for China’s measures in Hong Kong, North Korea’s KCNA state news agency said on Friday. ( read original story …)
Allianz in talks for China insurance asset management licence
Allianz is in talks with Chinese regulators for a licence as the German insurer looks to eventually offer broad asset management services in the world’s second-largest economy. Discussions for a … ( read original story…
Hong Kong Set for Blockbuster IPOs in Coming Week
Initial public offerings in Hong Kong are set to roar back next week with the launch of two multi-billion dollar deals. ( read original story …)
Hong Kong reins back local dollar amid hot money influx ahead of city’s blockbuster IPOs, allaying concerns of capital flight
Hong Kong’s monetary authority stepped into the financial market to rein back the local currency, which had been pushed over the top end of its trading band against the US dollar by the influx of…
U.S. Military Commander Says China Pushing Territorial Claims Under Cover of Coronavirus
China is using the coronavirus as a cover to push territorial claims in the South China Sea through a surge in naval activity meant to intimidate other countries that claim the waters, the commander ……
