As the Trump administration and lawmakers attempt to cut technology ties with China, they are facing powerful opponents — U.S. companies that say some of the measures are too costly and cumbersome. ( read original…
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BTS in trouble in China over Korean War comments
South Korean K-pop group BTS are facing a backlash in China over comments a member made about the Korean War. In a speech, the band’s leader, known as RM, mentioned South Korea’s shared “history of…
China’s vaccine diplomacy has broader aims
But like the climate move, China’s vaccine commitment deserves — with caveats — to be welcomed. The Covax initiative aims to provide 2bn Covid-19 vaccinations globally by the end of 2021. Richer … ( read…
BTS leader irks China, worrying big brands
Business BTS leader irks China, worrying big brands. Posted . BTS leader RM has sparked anger in China with comments on the Korean War of the 1950s, and that may have some major b ……
Mark Cuban condemns human rights violations worldwide, but ‘OK doing business with China’
Mark Cuban declared that he is against human rights violations around the world, including in China, with the Dallas Mavericks adding during a podcast interview with Megyn Kelly airing on Monday that … ( read original story…
It Looks Like The SARS 2 Pandemic Is Over In China
But looking at China from 10,000 feet up I think it is safe to say that it’s over. Granted, I’m not a scientist… To hundreds of millions of Chinese, though, the pandemic is in the…
Coronavirus back in China: Entire city of Qingdao being tested after just 12 COVID-19 cases found
The coronavirus’ return may surprise few after millions of Chinese traveled for a national holiday, and the reaction has been swift and enormous. ( read original story …)
Due Diligence Specialists Expect China IPOs in US Will Be More Transparent
Due Diligence Specialists Expect China IPOs in US Will Be More TransparentNEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Global pre-IPO due diligence specialist I-OnAsia is seeing change in attitudes towards … ( read original story…
A Pop Group Honored Korean War Sacrifices. Some in China Detected an Insult.
Samsung and Fila distanced themselves from the K-pop band BTS, becoming the latest example of multinational companies deferring to Chinese patriotic sentiment. ( read original story …)
Covid-19: China’s Qingdao to test nine million in five days
The Chinese city of Qingdao is testing its entire population of nine million people for Covid-19 over a period of five days. The mass testing comes after the discovery of a dozen cases linked to…
Big-brand BTS promotions disappear as band sparks uproar in China
HONG KONG (Reuters) – South Korean boyband BTS is facing a barrage of criticism in China after its leader made remarks about the Korean War and several big-name brands, including Samsung, have … ( read…
How Russia, China, and other governments use coronavirus disinformation to reshape geopolitics
The internet is awash in politically motivated COVID-19 disinformation. One category of pandemic lies seeks to affect the near-term, to denigrate one politician or faction. Another category is of the … ( read original story…
Breakingviews – Corona Capital: Chinese RVs, BA’s CEO, UK offices
Corona Capital is a column updated throughout the day by Breakingviews columnists around the world with short, sharp pandemic-related insights. ( read original story …)
