China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian holds a press conference with both domestic and foreign journalists in Beijing on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Zhao admonished the U.S. for its … ( read original story …)
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Australia seeks clarity from China over reported halt on coal imports
The Australian government is seeking assurances from China over the impact of reported curbs of coal imports, while calling on Beijing to end the freeze on ministerial talks as concerns grow about … ( read…
U.N. to vote on adding Russia, China, Saudi Arabia to Human Rights Council
The U.N. General Assembly is expected Tuesday to vote on adding China, Russia and Saudi Arabia to its Human Rights Council, a matter that’s drawn opposition from critics who say they are some of the…
China’s Evergrande seeks $1.1 billion to help fix debt woes; term sheet
China Evergrande , the country’s No.2 property developer, is looking to raise up to $1.1 billion in a share placement to help refinance some of its debt and build up its working capital, … (…
Oil rebounds as strong China trade data offsets supply concerns
Oil prices rebounded on Tuesday, drawing support from robust China data although concerns about waning demand elsewhere and supply resumptions in Norway, the Gulf of Mexico and Libya weighed. ( read original story …)
Qingdao coronavirus outbreak ‘won’t derail’ China’s economic recovery
A coronavirus outbreak in the eastern city of Qingdao, home to one of the world’s busiest ports, “won’t derail” China’s economic recovery but does represent a stern reminder of the dangers that still … (…
Mass Testing: China Doubles Down on Its Covid-19 Control Plan
Mass testing has become a major part of how the Chinese government plans to eradicate coronavirus and keep the economy on track. WSJ’s Chao Deng explains how the tourist city of Qingdao wants to test…
GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares struggle as coronavirus overshadows China data
European shares struggled on Tuesday as worries over the coronavirus pandemic overshadowed Chinese trade data that pointed to a buoyant recovery, while the U.S. dollar edged away from a three-week low … ( read original…
China city says it’s tested 3 million for virus
The reason for the discrepancy was not immediately clear. China’s methods for logging and reporting of virus numbers has been questioned since the pandemic first began late last year in its city … ( read…
GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares slip as coronavirus worries overshadow positive China data
European shares fell on Tuesday as worries over the coronavirus pandemic overshadowed Chinese trade data that pointed to a buoyant recovery, while the U.S. dollar edged away from a three-week low. The … ( read…
Coronavirus: China calls off top international air show
China has cancelled its biggest air show for this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Airshow China – held every two years in the southern city of Zhuhai – is a chance for some of…
K-pop boy band BTS faces boycott calls in China over Korean War comment
Some Chinese are upset after singer pays tribute to U.S. troops in the conflict, prompting brands to minimize potential economic fallout. ( read original story …)
Renminbi gains as China strengthens
But, after blundering badly when it covered up the initial outbreak of Covid-19 in Wuhan, China contained the virus more swiftly than most countries thanks to a fierce lockdown. As a result, the … (…
