Beijing’s plan to impose a national security law on Hong Kong is in line with late leader Deng Xiaoping’s belief that the “one country, two systems” principle allowed for the central government to … (…
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China slams U.S. senator for remarks on coronavirus vaccine
China is demanding evidence it is interfering in the global development of a novel coronavirus vaccine, following comments from U.S. Senator Rick Scott of Florida. ( read original story …)
HK residents rush for offshore bank accounts on China law worries: sources
Banks including HSBC, Standard Chartered and Citigroup have seen a spike in enquiries from Hong Kong residents about opening offshore accounts amid concerns stemming from China’s decision to impose a … ( read original story…
China says U.S. Senator Scott should present evidence of COVID-19 wrongdoing
China said on Monday that U.S. Senator Rick Scott should present the evidence for his accusation that Beijing is trying to slow down or sabotage the development of a COVID-19 vaccine by western … (…
China’s economic recovery could be ‘very impressive’ — but the U.S. stands in the way, Deutsche Bank says
The U.S. is reopening “too soon,” which could trigger another wave of coronavirus infections and further rounds of lockdown, said Michael Spencer, Deutsche Bank’s chief economist and head of research … ( read original story…
Oil prices extend gains on OPEC+ cuts, record China imports
Oil crept higher on Monday, but gave up big early gains as optimism over major crude producers’ deal to extend record output cuts gave way to disappointment that the accord didn’t extend beyond the ……
India and China agree to ‘peacefully resolve’ border tensions
That followed after military commanders from both sides met on Saturday in Chushul, a village in the Leh district of Ladakh, near the disputed border. ( read original story …)
South China Sea disputes again putting spotlight on Beijing
A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple territorial disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons. ( read original story …)
China iron ore soars as Vale shuts down some mines on coronavirus concerns
Benchmark iron ore futures in China rose more than 6% in early trade on Monday, fuelled by supply concerns as the country’s second-biggest iron ore supplier Brazil shut down a Vale complex due to ……
China’s online grocery platform Dada debuts on the Nasdaq, calls for greater scrutiny on markets
Chinese grocery delivery company Dada is confident it can stand up to U.S. scrutiny as a newly listed company in New York. ( read original story …)
China reports four new confirmed, two asymptomatic COVID-19 cases in mainland
China reported four new confirmed and two asymptomatic COVID-19 cases in the mainland as of end-June 7, the country’s health commission said on Monday. The National Health Commission said the four new … ( read…
China Vows to Share COVID-19 Vaccine, But U.S. Senator Claims Beijing is Trying to ‘Sabotage’ American Treatment Efforts
“Communist China, they are not going to share,” said Republican senator Rick Scott after Beijing officials pledged to boost international cooperation in the search for a possible COVID-19 vaccine. ( read original story …)
Japan declines to join U.S., others in condemning China for Hong Kong law-Kyodo
Japan has decided not join the United States, Britain and others in issuing a statement scolding China for imposing a new security law, Kyodo news agency reported on Sunday, citing officials from … ( read…
