Source: Bloomberg And yet, as the slap-down of the Ant IPO illustrates, an age-old test hasn’t gone away: reading the Beijing tea leaves. Even as the world’s second-largest economy opens its markets … ( read…
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Canada’s opposition parties urge Trudeau government to ban Huawei 5G, say China is threat
Canada’s opposition on Wednesday called on Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government to get tougher on China, including by officially banning Huawei Technologies Co Ltd’s 5G technology from … ( read original story …)
Will the Trump Administration Sabotage U.S.-China Relations?
In their final weeks, hawks in the outgoing White House are trying to push through measures that would keep Beijing and Washington on a … ( read original story …)
Bitcoin, Blockchain Entrepreneur Malcolm CasSelle Passes
CasSelle, who led several blockchain-based projects and invested in multiple Bitcoin ventures, has passed away at age 50. ( read original story …)
Bitcoin, Blockchain Entrepreneur Malcolm CasSelle Dies At 50
Malcolm CaSelle, a pioneering blockchain technology and Bitcoin entrepreneur, has died at age 50, according to a social media post from friend and colleague E. David Ellington. “My younger brother, … ( read original story…
‘Beijing blocked my bank accounts’: Chinese dissident in US says Communist Party froze his life savings
US after being investigated for criticising the government said bank accounts holding his family’s life savings had been frozen in China. Deng Yuwen, 52, a former deputy editor of the Study Times, the … (…
Bitcoin’s Rally Could Be Caused by a Supply Crunch in China
Chinese miners are struggling to sell their crypto in ways that would quickly get them much-needed cash in the face of a government crackdown on local exchanges. ( read original story …)
China Aims To Eliminate Covid-19 With New Testing Policy
Incoming travelers must now prove they tested negative for IgM antibodies. Why? One explanation is that the Chinese government has information on the long-term consequences of infection that we don’t. ( read original story …)
U.S.-China relations could have fresh start under Biden, insurance veteran Greenberg says
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has an opportunity to start fresh with China, a move that would benefit both nations, Maurice “Hank” Greenberg, chairman of Starr Insurance Companies, told Reuters on … ( read original story…
Investor: Ant Group Could Still Have Record IPO, Despite Setbacks
Ant Group’s expected initial public offering of stock was scuttled, but the internet giant still has fans rooting for an IPO, which would be the world’s largest. ( read original story …)
Canada Names China, Russia as Main Cyber-Crime Threats; Sees Risk to Power Supply
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada on Wednesday identified state-sponsored programs in China, Russia, Iran and North Korea as major cyber crime threats for the first time, and said it feared foreign actors … ( read original…
Like Biden, U.S. Republican Report Urges International Cooperation on China
The outgoing Republican president, who failed in his re-election bid against Democratic challenger Joe Biden, took a tough line on China, but often acted unilaterally and offended … ( read original story …)
How will a Biden administration approach China?
Now as Chair of Armed Services he is raising questions about the pressure that President-Elect Biden will be under to cut defense spending and also this moment, it’s getting a little bit of attention ……
