China’s top central banker has urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to issue hundreds of billions of dollars of liquidity to its 189 member countries through a general allocation of Special … ( read original…
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US firms ‘collaborating’ with China – Barr
His intervention is the latest criticism of China by White House and other US officials. Tensions between the US and China have been rising over a host of issues. The US this week removed Hong…
Barr warns against corporate America’s China ‘appeasement’
Mr Barr said Chinese government officials had increasingly sought to pressure American executives into taking action to support their international policy priorities and cautioned that doing so could … ( read original story …)
Taiwan conducts major annual military exercise amid rising China tensions
“It lets the world see our determination and efforts to defend the country’s territory,” President Tsai Ing-wen said. ( read original story …)
China Says Economy Grew by 3.2% in Second Quarter
The country reported that its GDP jumped by 3.2% from April to June compared to one year ago, China’s National Bureau of Statistics said in a press release on Thursday, beating economists’ … ( read…
A bookstore in Beijing features book tunnels that lead to cozy reading nooks and a café
Elements throughout the new bookstore were inspired by traditional gardens, bamboo forests, and famous Chinese paintings. ( read original story …)
US-China relations are at an all time low, but Trump still seems unsure how to handle Beijing
Throughout his time in office, US President Donald Trump has blown hot and cold on China. © Win McNamee/ President Donald Trump walks into the Rose Garden to make a s … ( read original…
Coronavirus could cause US to lose Iraqi Kurdish region to China
Since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, China has been working to expand its influence over the KRG through medical aid. ( read original story …)
Taiwan Holds Military Drills Against Potential China Threat
Taiwan’s military fired missiles on Thursday in a live-fire drill to demonstrate its ability to defend against any Chinese invasion … ( read original story …)
In Coronavirus Vaccine Race, China Strays From the Official Paths
Beijing is offering several vaccine candidates to employees of state-owned companies and the armed forces, while also conducting clinical trials in other countries. ( read original story …)
Vendor Sells Pork at a Market in Beijing, China
A pork vendor waits for customers at her stall in a popular food market, used by top international hotels and restaurants, in Beijing on Thursday, July 16, 2020. The emergence of a coronavirus cluster ……
A Temple Park Remains Closed in Beijing, China
A historic temple park remains closed in Beijing on Thursday, July 16, 2020. China reported just one new confirmed case of the Covid-19 in the past 24 hours and two asymptomatic cases, as the U.S.…
Coronavirus live news: Israel faces prospect of new lockdown; Beijing Winter Olympics under threat
Israel reports new daily record of cases; if Tokyo Games don’t go ahead, Beijing 2022 also likely to be cancelled; Fauci says US could make end-of-year target; Bolsonaro tests positive again … ( read original…
