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Will China’s shopping festivals save the luxury market?
To offset COVID-19 losses, brands joined China’s three-week shopping holiday, 618, including many luxury brands that have long shied away from discounts. ( read original story …)
The War That Made China’s Army What It Is Today
That war taught China that a modernized, more nimble army was the way to go. Here’s how that conflict–and its lessons–unfolded. M … ( read original story …)
The US dream of South China Sea hegemony will only lead to conflict with Beijing
Is peace in the South China Sea possible? The answer depends in part on one’s definition of “peace”. If it means simply an absence of war, then the South China Sea is already at peace.…
Shanghai, Santa Clara software IPO soars after it tops targets, raises $350M
The Chinese #software company, whose U.S. headquarters is in Santa Clara, raised $350 million Friday in an #IPO that topped its price targets. It is the first Wall Street debut of the year by a…
Coronavirus Update: China Gets Healthy, U.S. Gets Sicker And Europe ‘Wilts’
The coronavirus started in Wuhan in December 2019, a city of 11 million in Hubei province. Over 4,000 people died. A month ago, city officials tested 11 million people from Wuhan. Only 300 people had…
GOP senator claims China is using coronavirus pandemic to make power grabs in Asia
Ar., accused China on Sunday of using the coronavirus pandemic as a cover to make power grabs in contested regions along its borders. ( read original story …)
Why Luckin Coffee’s Fraudulent Rise And Fall Will Help Starbucks In China
The coffee upstart’s breathtaking growth has expanded the Chinese coffee market dramatically, but Starbucks will probably end up reaping the rewards. ( read original story …)
Canadian Detainee’s Wife ‘Disappointed’ Trudeau Rules Out Swap With China
The wife of one of two Canadians imprisoned in China said Sunday she is “disappointed” by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s refusal to consider a swap for a detained Huawei executive facing extradition … ( read…
Global coronavirus death toll approaches half a million: Live
China has imposed a strict lockdown on some 500,000 people near Beijing to contain a new coronavirus outbreak. Italy has registered the lowest number of daily deaths since March 1. Global coronavirus … ( read…
China industrial firms’ May profits post first monthly rise in 6 months
Profits at China’s industrial firms rose for the first time in six months in May, suggesting the country’s economic recovery is gaining traction and brightening the outlook for manufacturing … ( read original story …)
China accuses Canada of ‘megaphone diplomacy’ for criticism of prosecution of Kovrig and Spavor
China lashed out at Canada on Saturday over criticism about Chinese prosecution of two Canadians, saying the matter is based on evidence and urging Ottawa to cease “megaphone diplomacy.” … ( read original story …)
Blockchain Expands in Advertising Industry, but Crypto Remains a No Go
Crypto has been left out of the advertising industry, but blockchain technology may be its ticket back in to innovate and change the space … ( read original story …)
