The proposed law would allow China to extradite Hong Kong citizens to the mainland on criminal charges punishable by seven or more years in prison. However, critics worry the law will be used to ……
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The world is less confident in US leadership since Trump became president, and is now more confident in China, a new report shows
People around the world now have more confidence in the leadership of China than the US, according to a new report from the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). It is part of a downward…
China launches new web cleanup campaign amid fresh takedowns
BEIJING (Reuters) – China launched a new campaign to clean up its internet, state media said, amid a fresh wave of apparent censorship by Beijing blocking more foreign media websites and shutting down … (…
China launches new internet cleanup campaign; more websites blocked
BEIJING (Reuters) – China has launched a campaign to clean up its internet, state media said on Wednesday, amid a fresh wave of apparent censorship by authorities that has blocked more foreign media … (…
China tightens rules on genetic research after designer-baby scandal
China’s cabinet, according the rules that will come into effect from July 1. The new rules also include fines for scientists or institutions that collect human genetic materials without consent or by … ( read…
Trump tariffs and China woes trigger worst crisis for global car industry in 20 years
While the fierce trade war between Washington and Beijing is hurting Chinese new car sales, Western automakers, who make much of their profits in China face another huge challenge after the … ( read original…
China’s Changing Inflation Keeps Swine Fever Infection at Bay
(Bloomberg) — A surge in the price of pork in China due to African Swine Fever is having less of an effect on inflation than it once would have, helping the central bank keep monetary…
China May loans rebound, credit growth picks up on policy support
BEIJING (Reuters) – New bank loans in China rebounded in May as policymakers urged lenders to support smaller companies struggling with weak demand at home and mounting export pressure from U.S. … ( read original…
Hong Kong legislators postpone debate on China extradition bill as protesters flood streets
A new bridge and high-speed rail links have made Hong Kong a node on China’s national infrastructure network. The extradition bill promises to forge new judicial links, too, between Hong Kong and … ( read…
China blocks more foreign websites as it launches internet ‘rectification’ effort
China has launched a campaign to clean up its internet … the public security bureau and the markets regulator and will run until the end of the year, the official Xinhua news agency said. The…
Beijing’s surveillance apparatus pushing Hong Kong protesters analogue
The Chinese government’s surveillance apparatus is driving protesters away from digital technologies while police activity ramps up in Hong Kong. An estimated million demonstrators have gathered … ( read original story …)
China Sends Warning Signal to Yuan Bears Before G-20 Meeting
(Bloomberg) — China’s central bank is making it clear to yuan bears that short-term declines are no sure thing, especially in the run up to a crucial meeting at the end of this month. The…
China bank loans rebound, more policy easing may be needed
“Further policy easing may be needed if trade frictions between China and the United States have a big impact on the economy.” Chinese banks extended 1.18 trillion yuan ($170.7 billion) in net new … (…
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