For years, Britain’s policy towards China has put business and finance ahead of politics and security. David Cameron’s Conservative government rolled out the red carpet, quite literally, for China’s … ( read original story …)
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Cold war with China is the wrong way to define US policy in Africa
Under Donald Trump, the US has looked at Africa almost exclusively as the scene of a strategic and ideological battle with China. This is both offensive and self-defeating. The continent of 1.2bn … ( read…
Blockchain Bites: Libra’s Future, Elrond’s ‘Trial by Fire’ and LocalBitcoins’ Volume
An unknown wallet set a $2.6 million ETH transaction fee and Hacker Noon announced it will test out Web 3.0 micropayments. ( read original story …)
Germany extends corona travel warning for non-European states
As the U.S. is starting to regain a sense of normality amid the coronavirus pandemic, the head of the country’s COVID-19 response at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning “we are ……
Moscow Said to Hire Kaspersky to Build Voting Blockchain With Bitfury Software
Moscow’s government is giving voters the option of having their ballots recorded on a blockchain despite transparency concerns. ( read original story …)
Binance Reportedly Trades Crypto in China Despite Ban, Says It Runs ‘Test Site’
Binance is said to be operating a mysterious domain for Chinese traders. Top crypto exchange, Binance, seems to be providing trading services for mainland Chinese customers despite the local ban, a … ( read original…
Chinese mobile data marketplace uCloudlink prices US IPO at $18 low end
Cloudlink, a mobile data traffic sharing marketplace in China, raised $36 million by offering 2 million ADSs at $18, the low end of the range of $18.00 to $20.50. The company offered 0.6 million less…
China To Grow Stronger In Latin America In Aftermath Of COVID-19 Pandemic
Chinese economic influence in Latin America is likely to gain strength in the post-pandemic era, with the Asian country playing a key role in regional infrastructure projects and investing in sectors … ( read original…
China and India Pull Back From Himalayan Standoff
The two nuclear powers have started to withdraw forces from their disputed border, a source of tension since their 1962 war. ( read original story …)
China’s new bank loans fall in May, but broader credit growth quickens
New bank lending in China fell more than expected in May but broader credit growth quickened as the central bank continues to ease policy to get the economy back on solid footing after the coronavirus…
Beijing returning to normal after coronavirus could give a glimpse at what U.S. cities could look like
As states begin to reopen, Beijing may offer a glimpse into what American life could be like in a few months. CNBC’s Eunice Yoon reports. ( read original story …)
EU says China behind ‘huge wave’ of Covid-19 disinformation
The European commission said Russia and China were running “targeted influence operations and disinformation campaigns in the EU, its neighbourhood, and globally”. While the charge against Russia has … ( read original story …)
‘Chinese students will not go there’: Beijing education agents warn Australia
The first signs are emerging that warnings from Beijing will have an impact on student numbers, posing a threat to $3.1 billion in university fee revenue. ( read original story …)
