TRADE Both countries already have suffered heavy losses in a tariff war that erupted in 2018 over Beijing’s technology ambitions and trade surplus. If talks on ending the dispute fail, the world could … (…
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Coronavirus: China reports highest spike in new COVID-19 cases since April
China recorded 61 new coronavirus cases on Monday – the highest daily figure since April – propelled by clusters in three separate regions that have sparked fears of a fresh wave. For more coronavirus ……
European stocks retreat with U.S.-China tensions, coronavirus in focus; travel stocks down 3.4%
European markets declined on Monday morning as investors continue to watch rising diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and China, while travel stocks tumbled after the U.K. imposed quarantine measures … ( read original story …)
China reports virus spike as global cases pass 16 mn
China on Monday reported its highest number of coronavirus cases in three months, part of a worrying swell of second and third-wave infections that are hitting Asia and Europe. Australia has been … ( read…
China’s new mini-IPO market gets off to frenzied trade, triggering circuit breakers
IPO market kicked off trading on Monday in a frenzy as circuit breakers were triggered for both surging and slumping stocks on their debuts. ( read original story …)
NBC resets focus for Tokyo while also looking to Beijing
When Molly Solomon took over as executive producer and president of NBC’s Olympics production unit last November, she expected to be in Tokyo right now with the Games in full swing. But with … (…
Extraordinary paper art on show in Beijing – clothes, vases, flowers and carpet all made of the stuff
All is not what it seems at a major exhibition at Today Art Museum in Beijing, where porcelain vases are made of glutinous rice paper and a cotton jacket is woven together with pages pulled…
China reports highest daily domestic coronavirus infections since March
China said on Monday that it recorded the highest number of coronavirus infections since March as much of the world contends with pockets of new outbreaks. Reuters reported that China’s health … ( read original…
Gold prices surge to record high amid coronavirus worries, U.S.-China tensions
Gold prices touched record prices on Monday morning in Asia as worries over issues such as the coronavirus pandemic as well as U.S.-China trade tensions weighed on investor sentiment. ( read original story …)
U.S. consulate in Chengdu closes amid fraying relations with China
The U.S. consulate in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu officially closed Monday morning amid worsening relations between Washington and Beijing. ( read original story …)
China takes over U.S. consulate premises in Chengdu as ties worsen
China said it had taken over the premises of the U.S. consulate in the southwestern city of Chengdu on Monday after ordering the facility be shut in retaliation for being ousted from the Chinese ……
Chengdu: US leaves consulate in China as deadline passes
Beijing ordered the closure in response to the US closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston – over claims that it was used as a hub for spying. Tensions have been escalating bet … (…
Fashion’s Cry for Help on Forced Labor in China
“Brands are very much able to assess who they … said 84 percent of the cotton grown in China comes from Xinjiang, accounting for about 18 percent of global production. There is very little ……
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