China’s commerce minister Zhong Shan said the two countries are in communication when asked about Australia’s request to discuss beef and barley trade issues, amid escalating tensions over the … ( read original story …)
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Pelosi ‘enslaving’ US to China with state bailouts, KT McFarland says
Political commentator KT McFarland told Fox News’ Steve Hilton on Sunday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. is “enslaving” the U.S. to China by advocating huge state bailouts to offset the … ( read original…
Asia Today: China keeping Beijing petition offices closed
The central government petition offices in Beijing, where people come from across China to register complaints, will remain closed for the time being as a … ( read original story …)
China Home-Price Growth Accelerates in Property Market Boost
China’s house-price growth accelerated in April as the central bank’s credit easing gave the property market a much-needed lift out of the coronavirus shutdown. ( read original story …)
‘Superpower marathon’: U.S. may lead China in tech right now — but Beijing has the strength to catch up
Research shows China still needs to catch up in the areas of artificial intelligence, jet engines as well as semi-conductor manufacturing and design capability, but the U.S. cannot rest on its laurels … ( read…
The U.S. Just Destroyed A Potential Dollar Rival—Is Bitcoin Next?
This week, the U.S. financial regulator shut down messaging app Telegram’s decentralized crypto project—igniting fears the U.S. could again try to destroy bitcoin if it becomes a threat to the … ( read original story…
Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets are shaping up as viable rivals to Hong Kong in the race for the biotech IPO crown
The changes afoot reflect the competition between the three stock exchanges – Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenzhen – to claim the crown as the go-to destination for Chinese companies. ( read original story …)
Chinese Continue Wearing Protective Face Masks Outside in Beijing, China
Chinese continue wearing protective face masks outside as the coronavirus pandemic threat continues in Beijing on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Wuhan, a city of 11 million, where the Covid-19 pandemic … ( read original story…
China reports seven new coronavirus cases, up from five a day earlier
China reported seven new coronavirus cases for May 17, up from five a day earlier, the country’s health authority said on Monday. ( read original story …)
US senator criticized for telling students China is to blame for Covid-19
Republican Ben Sasse said China had ‘started the pandemic’ and mocked psychologists and students’ physical fitness … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus: Can India replace China as world’s factory?
The US-India Business Council (USIBC), a powerful lobby group that works to enhance investment flows between India and the US, also said that India has significantly stepped up it … ( read original story …)
Pompeo warns China over US journalists in Hong Kong
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday warned China against interfering with American journalists working in Hong Kong, in an escalating row between the two countries over press freedom and other … ( read…
BRIEF-Shenzhen Fluence Tech’s Shareholders To Sell A Combined 9.5% Stake
May 17 (Reuters) – Shenzhen Fluence Technology PLC : * SAYS SHAREHOLDERS AGREE TO SELL A COMBINED 9.5% STAKE IN THE COMPANY FOR 276.3 MILLION YUAN ($38.91 million) Source text in Chinese: … ( read…
