SINGAPORE—The Chinese government is signaling that it won’t allow a forced sale of TikTok, limiting options for the app’s owners as buyers begin lining up to bid for its U.S. operations. Chinese …
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COVID-19: What changed in four years since pandemic was announced?
We survived more than a million deaths, political differences, uncharted health journeys, shortages and masking debates. Are we better because of it?
US ambassador says Beijing stance on TikTok ban ‘supremely ironic’
The US ambassador to China said Friday that Beijing’s position on a potential TikTok ban in the United States was “supremely ironic” given the ruling Communist Party’s censorship of online platforms …
China’s home prices extend declines despite support measures
China’s new home prices dropped for an eighth straight month in February, official data showed on Friday, suggesting the fragile property market is struggling to find a bottom despite a slew of …
Top Beijing envoy to US criticises Biden’s moves targeting Chinese products over national security
Seeing e-vehicles as ‘iPhone on wheels’ or cargo cranes as ‘Trojan horses’ yields never-ending cycle and ‘excessive anxiety’, says Ambassador Xie Feng.
China’s Feb new home prices extend declines
China’s new home prices dropped for the eighth straight month in February, official data showed on Friday, despite recent measures to shore up the fragile property sector.
China c.bank leaves key policy rate unchanged, as expected
China’s central bank on Friday left a key policy rate unchanged as expected when rolling over maturing medium-term loans.
Xinjiang have big 4th quarter, beat Shenzhen 102-97
The Xinjiang Flying Tigers rode on a strong fourth quarter to defeat the Shenzhen Aviators 102-97, while the Zhejiang Golden Bulls sailed past the Shanxi Loongs 119-100 in the Chinese Basketball …
Opinion: The dangers in leaving TikTok at Beijing’s disposal
Congress is right in wanting to curtail China’s ability to use TikTok to scoop up Americans’ private information, writes Frida Ghitis.
Maldives signed military deal with Beijing but may remain swing state in China-India tug of war
As Indian military begins withdrawing, China’s defence ministry confirms a PLA delegation last week visited island nation and met President Muizzu.
Sen. Marco Rubio: We must stop China from using TikTok against America
But ByteDance isn’t a normal company. It’s controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, by law and corporate structure. China’s totalitarian regime passed a sweeping national security law in 2017 that …
In countering China, U.S. sees a growing role for Japan
The United States’ alliance with Japan is evolving to counter an increasingly “untethered” China, Washington’s envoy to Tokyo told NBC News in an exclusive interview this week.
China names former South Africa envoy Chen Xiaodong as new foreign vice-minister
Chen Xiaodong returned to Beijing this week after three years in the African nation he called his ‘second home’.
