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 ……
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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 ……
Sweden Puts Ex-envoy On Trial Over China Dissident Negotiations
Sweden’s former ambassador to China went on trial in Stockholm on Friday accused of overstepping her mandate and risking national security by trying to negotiate the release of a dissident. Anna … ( read original…
CBEEX, WeBank and Green Inclusive jointly introduce Blockchain into Green Mobility Inclusive Platform
WeBank and Green Inclusive jointly announced that they will carry out technical cooperation for the development of the Green Mobility Inclusive Platform using blockchain. The three parties signed a Gr … ( read original story…
Beijing City Government to Further Cut COVID-19 Emergency Response Level
Beijing’s municipal government said on Friday it will lower its COVID-19 emergency response from level II to level III effective from Saturday, state media reported. The change removes quarantine … ( read original story …)
China says social media firms should not selectively create obstacles for media
China said on Friday that social media companies should not selectively create obstacles for media agencies, responding to Facebook Inc’s decision to start labeling state-controlled media … ( read original story …)
India is finding ways to put pressure on China’s rising global influence, says expert
India and China are clashing increasingly as both countries continue to grow their global power, and rising tensions could inevitably lead India to get closer to the U.S., says James Crabtree, … ( read original…
Yuanyuan Gao shows up at Beijing airport by wearing black knitwear, confidently said: “I’ve always looked beautiful”
Yuanyuan Gao shows up at Beijing airport by wearing black knitwear. The cute bun makes her look youthful. To take care of the newborn baby, Yuanyuan did not have new works recently. Some people said…
