On Monday, state-backed China Mobile Ltd (HKSE:0941.HK – News) became the latest Chinese telecommunications firm targeted by U.S. politicians seeking to block market entry on security grounds. The U.S. action comes against a backdrop of…
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China’s state-owned banks seen supporting yuan as market rout deepens
The outlook for Sino-U.S. trade relations was further clouded on Tuesday by Washington’s moves to block China Mobile (0941.HK) from offering services in the U.S. and news that growth in China’s exports to the United…
Trump moves to block China Mobile’s U.S. entry, citing security concerns
(Reuters) – The U.S. government moved on Monday to block China Mobile (0941.HK) from offering services to the U.S. telecommunications market, recommending its application be rejected because the government-owned firm posed national security risks. (…
UK Sport chief Liz Nicholl says Beijing 2022 winter sport funding a ‘good news story’
Funding for the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic cycle is a “good news story” for winter sports despite £8m cuts, says UK Sport CEO Liz Nicholl. UK Sport will invest £24m into winter sports during…
Does China have a UFO? British ‘X-Files’ indicate the UK thought so
The UK feared their rivals China or the Soviet Union – as Russia was known then … This story originally appeared in news.com.au. ( read original story …)
Mica Moore will have to make a case for Beijing Olympics funding
GB bobsleigh star Mica Moore will have to make a case for funding for the 2022 Winter Olympics. Bobsleigh, figure skating, wheelchair curling and short track speed skating were not included in UK Sport’s £24m…
China June manufacturing sector growth ebbs as export orders shrink: Caixin PMI
BEIJING, (Reuters) – Growth in China’s manufacturing sector cooled slightly in June as firms faced rising input costs and a decline in export orders amid an escalating trade dispute with the United States, a private…
Mica Moore has ‘fingers crossed’ for Beijing Winter Olympics funding
GB bobsleigh star Mica Moore says she is keeping her “fingers crossed for a good result” when funding for the 2022 Winter Olympics is announced on Monday. The 25-year-old from Newport finished eighth alongside Mica…
Thousands Set to Rally in Hong Kong Over Beijing’s Tightening Grip
HONG KONG — Pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong were expecting tens of thousands of people to attend an annual protest rally on Sunday to mark the 21st anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese rule…
Beijing uses nano photocatalyst to purify subway air
Beijing has begun spraying a nano photocatalyst to eliminate bacteria and odor in its crowded subway trains, Friday’s Beijing Youth Daily reported. Liu Chang, Beijing Subway deputy director in charge of safety and quality, said…
China eases investment curbs as clash with U.S. looms
The Cabinet planning agency retained a ban on foreign ownership in publishing, internet news services, film and TV and restrictions on oil and gas exploration and telecoms. China is “attempting to show it is indeed…
China says U.S. should tell airlines to change websites in Taiwan row
The final deadline is July 25. Speaking at a daily news briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said it was the broad consensus in the international community that there was only one China and…
China eases investment curbs as clash with US looms
The Cabinet planning agency retained a ban on foreign ownership in publishing, internet news services, film and TV and restrictions on oil and gas exploration and telecoms. China is “attempting to show it is indeed…
