It has been little more than a year since French cosmetics firm NARS’ controversial decision to sell its make-up in China caused a major rift in the global cruelty-free beauty scene. Fans of the brand…
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Trade pact clause seen deterring China trade deal with Canada, Mexico
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China’s hopes of negotiating a free trade pact with Canada or Mexico were dealt a sharp setback by a provision deep in the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement that aims … ( read…
Beijing critical of U.S. military operation in the South China Sea
The U.S. Navy has deployed a destroyer to sail close to the Spratly Islands, an area in the South China Sea claimed by Beijing. The move prompted a furious response from Beijing, ratcheting up ……
Beijing demands apology after UK Conservative Party kicked out a Chinese journalist who slapped a party volunteer
Beijing is demanding that the British Conservative party apologise for kicking out a Chinese journalist who slapped a volunteer at a conference. Kong Linlin, a reporter for the state-run China Global … ( read original…
Tennis-Del Potro Powers Past Ramos-Vinolas in Beijing Opener
(Reuters) – U.S. Open finalist Juan Martin del Potro swatted aside Spain’s Albert Ramos-Vinolas 7-5 6-2 on Tuesday to reach the China Open second round. Del Potro, playing his first match since losing … (…
China says security dialogue postponed at U.S. request
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China has postponed upcoming security talks with the United States at the request of Washington, a Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman said on Tuesday, amid rising tensions … ( read original story …)
China condemns U.S. for South China Sea freedom of navigation operation
BEIJING (Reuters) – China expressed anger on Tuesday after a U.S. Navy destroyer sailed near islands claimed by China in the disputed South China Sea, saying it resolutely opposed an operation that it … (…
China’s tech workers work harder than their US counterparts and it could drive the country’s future success, insiders say
It’s largely agreed by both Chinese and American investors that it’s easier to get things done in China, as well. After all, in cities like Shanghai, Shenzen, and Beijing, it’s common to take meetings ……
Pentagon chief drops planned visit to China as tensions continue
Defense officials confirmed news reports of the meeting cancellation … but the tension has spilled over into the military arena. China, for example, has refused a request for a U.S. warship … ( read original…
IPO Roundup: Yeti Holdings, ARYA Sciences, and China’s scooter start-up Niu to tap capital markets
Yeti Holdings Inc, the maker of Rambler mugs, $400 coolers and outdoor gear, filed for an IPO Friday with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to raise as much as $100 million. The Austin Busines……
China’s Health Care Crisis: Lines Before Dawn, Violence and ‘No Trust’
The news angered the public, rattling confidence in the government … The country does not have a functioning primary care system, the first line of defense for illness and injury. China has one gene… (…
China’s Local Governments At Odds With Beijing Over Coal Plants
Despite a major push by Beijing to reduce the number of coal power plans across China, local authorities are doing their own thing—a wave of new coal-fired TPPs are coming on stream in China ……
US destroyer challenges China in the South China Sea just days after US bombers rip past
The US sent a warship Sunday to challenge China’s expansive claims to the disputed South China Sea, sailing near Chinese-occupied territories. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Deca… ( read original story …)