Beijing ignored a personal attempt by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau earlier this year to arrange a conversation with China’s premier in order to intervene on behalf of Canadians detained in China, CBC … ( read…
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Blockchain and Cryptos: Does China Need Both to Grab the Global Crown?
China, is probably the only country that supports blockchain technology but is unwilling to embrace cryptocurrencies. Early this year, this Asian country banned crypto-related activities due … ( read original story …)
Crypto Bank BabelFinance Reports Lending has Topped $124 Million, Predicts $1 Billion in Issued Loans by the End of the Next Crypto Bull Run
According to a note from the company, BabelFinance expects to hit “$1 billion in issued loans by the end of the next crypto bull run.” BabelFinance is regulated in Hong Kong holding an “internet small…
Amazon tops most valuable brand list
Last year, there were 14 Chinese brands on the list. “Alibaba, the new China No. 1, also has been expanding its ecosystem massively to food delivery, to video streaming, to social commerce and many, ……
China has Immense Demand for Cryptos
Think China is hopeless when it comes to crypto adoption? Think again. Despite Beijing’s iron hand, many Chinese citizens want cryptocurrencies and digital tokens. It shows that capital controls … ( read original story …)
Mary Meeker’s 2019 Internet Trends report highlights China’s short-form videos and super apps
Internet leaders in China can continue helping companies in other countries find ways to engage their users, the way WeChat launched features, including mini-programs and e-commerce, that are now … ( read original story …)
In the Battle for Hong Kong, Field Has Tilted Toward Beijing
HONG KONG — An attempt by Beijing’s hand-selected chief executive in Hong Kong to push through a bill seen as a threat to civil liberties. A defiant crowd of hundreds of thousands marching against it.…
Why Hong Kong protesters are afraid of China’s creeping ‘justice’
The proposed law would allow China to extradite Hong Kong citizens to the mainland on criminal charges punishable by seven or more years in prison. However, critics worry the law will be used to ……
The world is less confident in US leadership since Trump became president, and is now more confident in China, a new report shows
People around the world now have more confidence in the leadership of China than the US, according to a new report from the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). It is part of a downward…
China launches new web cleanup campaign amid fresh takedowns
BEIJING (Reuters) – China launched a new campaign to clean up its internet, state media said, amid a fresh wave of apparent censorship by Beijing blocking more foreign media websites and shutting down … (…
China launches new internet cleanup campaign; more websites blocked
BEIJING (Reuters) – China has launched a campaign to clean up its internet, state media said on Wednesday, amid a fresh wave of apparent censorship by authorities that has blocked more foreign media … (…
China tightens rules on genetic research after designer-baby scandal
China’s cabinet, according the rules that will come into effect from July 1. The new rules also include fines for scientists or institutions that collect human genetic materials without consent or by … ( read…
Trump tariffs and China woes trigger worst crisis for global car industry in 20 years
While the fierce trade war between Washington and Beijing is hurting Chinese new car sales, Western automakers, who make much of their profits in China face another huge challenge after the … ( read original…
