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Taiwan warns on China-U.S. trade frictions as exports tick down
Taiwan’s exports, a key gauge of global demand for gadgets, fell slightly for a second month in April and the government said the second quarter would be tough due to the coronavirus pandemic and ……
Why China Is Withholding Stimulus Amid Coronavirus-Sparked Downturn
Beijing worries a major financial push could overheat pockets of the economy, especially the property market, as the economy shows signs of recovery without a big package. ( read original story …)
Pro-Beijing lawmakers, democrats clash in Hong Kong legislature
Rival lawmakers scuffled in Hong Kong’s legislature on Friday in a row over electing the chairman of a key committee, a fresh sign of rising political tension as the coronavirus pandemic tapers off in ……
Shares rise as U.S., China trade negotiators talk, but bleak job data awaited
Asian shares rose on Friday as a phone call between U.S. and Chinese officials raised hopes that trade tensions were easing, … ( read original story …)
China ‘copycat’ buildings: Government clamps down on foreign imitations
From English towns, to Alpine villages, to the Eiffel Tower – copies of foreign architecture can be seen across China. But now the government is clamping down, in order to promote local design. A ……
Dow futures rise nearly 300 points as U.S.-China trade reps hold call; investors brace for jobs report
U.S. stock-index futures point sharply higher to start Friday trade, after Reuters reported that U.S.-China trade representatives held a phone call … ( read original story …)
Chinese stranded abroad accuse Beijing of abandoning them
Chinese nationals stranded overseas have accused Beijing of abandoning them far from home as the government prioritises avoiding a second wave of coronavirus infections. Beijing has implemented some … ( read original story …)
European shares ride on U.S.-China talks, earnings optimism
China relations gave a fresh dose of optimism for investors counting on the easing of lockdowns to spark a recovery in global growth. ( read original story …)
China, U.S. stand by trade deal as coronavirus pushes relations to worst in decades
SEOUL — U.S. and Chinese economic officials struck a conciliatory tone during a call on Friday as they discussed the prospects of China fulfilling a Phase 1 trade deal that President Trump has … (…
Kingsoft IPO raises $510M, in first China IPO in US since coronavirus outbreak
Chinese cloud computing company Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Ltd raised $510 million in its U.S initial public offering, the first Chinese company to list in the United States since the coronavirus … ( read original story…
One of Bitcoin’s Earliest Miners Is Dedicating $66M in Crypto to a Fund of Funds
Bixin, one of the earliest bitcoin miner operators and wallet startups, is dedicating 6600 bitcoin, worth $66 million, to a new fund of funds. ( read original story …)
China-backed AIIB approves $500 million loan for India’s COVID-19 response
Beijing-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said on Friday it had approved a $500 million loan to India to help the country navigate the coronavirus pandemic. The loan is intended to … ( read original…