Taiwan’s exports, a key gauge of global demand for gadgets, fell slightly for a second month in April and the government said the second quarter would be tough due to the coronavirus pandemic and ……
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Why China Is Withholding Stimulus Amid Coronavirus-Sparked Downturn
Beijing worries a major financial push could overheat pockets of the economy, especially the property market, as the economy shows signs of recovery without a big package. ( read original story …)
Pro-Beijing lawmakers, democrats clash in Hong Kong legislature
Rival lawmakers scuffled in Hong Kong’s legislature on Friday in a row over electing the chairman of a key committee, a fresh sign of rising political tension as the coronavirus pandemic tapers off in ……
Shares rise as U.S., China trade negotiators talk, but bleak job data awaited
Asian shares rose on Friday as a phone call between U.S. and Chinese officials raised hopes that trade tensions were easing, … ( read original story …)
China ‘copycat’ buildings: Government clamps down on foreign imitations
From English towns, to Alpine villages, to the Eiffel Tower – copies of foreign architecture can be seen across China. But now the government is clamping down, in order to promote local design. A ……
Chinese stranded abroad accuse Beijing of abandoning them
Chinese nationals stranded overseas have accused Beijing of abandoning them far from home as the government prioritises avoiding a second wave of coronavirus infections. Beijing has implemented some … ( read original story …)
European shares ride on U.S.-China talks, earnings optimism
China relations gave a fresh dose of optimism for investors counting on the easing of lockdowns to spark a recovery in global growth. ( read original story …)
China, U.S. stand by trade deal as coronavirus pushes relations to worst in decades
SEOUL — U.S. and Chinese economic officials struck a conciliatory tone during a call on Friday as they discussed the prospects of China fulfilling a Phase 1 trade deal that President Trump has … (…
China-backed AIIB approves $500 million loan for India’s COVID-19 response
Beijing-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said on Friday it had approved a $500 million loan to India to help the country navigate the coronavirus pandemic. The loan is intended to … ( read original…
Asian shares up as U.S., China trade negotiators talk
Asian shares rose on Friday as investors focused on talks between U.S. and Chinese trade officials and solid corporate earnings rather than the looming release of data expected to show the worst U.S. ( read…
U.S. and China Negotiators Pledge to Implement Phase One Trade Deal
The top trade negotiators for the U.S. and China talked on the phone Friday, pledging to create favorable conditions for the phase one trade deal, China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency reported. ( read original story…
As US-China rivalry heightens, the pandemic could tilt global power in Beijing’s favor
China is likely to use the crisis as an opportunity to raise its profile and expand its influence particularly over countries hard-hit by the pandemic, analysts say. ( read original story …)
U.S., China top trade representatives held phone call: China ministry
Top trade representatives of China and the United States held a phone call on Friday and agreed to strengthen macroeconomic and public health cooperation, China’s commerce ministry said in a statement … ( read original…
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