News that Beijing has ordered state firms to halt purchases of farm products could well be an opportunistic political maneuver stemming from fundamental weakness on the demand side in China, said … ( read original…
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Stocks shrug off US unrest, China tensions amid easing of Covid-19 lockdowns – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as tensions simmer across the US and Hong Kong … ( read original story …)
In nod to #MeToo, China codifies sexual harassment by law
Zhou Xiaoxuan publicly accused one of China’s most recognizable people of groping and forcibly kissing her, setting off a firestorm in a country that did not specify sexual harassment as a legal … ( read…
China Delayed Releasing Coronavirus Info, Frustrating WHO
Throughout January, the World Health Organization publicly praised China for what it called a speedy response to the new coronavirus and thanked the Chinese government for sharing the genetic map of … ( read original…
Apple cuts iPhone prices in China as economy resumes: CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal
Apple has cut prices for its latest iPhone 11 range in China ahead of a major online shopping festival, in the hopes of boosting its sales momentum as the world’s second-largest economy gradually … (…
US and China vie for influence in UAE as coronavirus increases tension
Shortly after opening the largest Covid-19 testing centre outside of China, the United Arab Emirates offered the US embassy hundreds of tests to screen its staff. But the gesture by the UAE — one of…
US may take in Hongkongers ahead of China security laws, Pompeo suggests
Secretary of state says he is considering immigration option similar to move announced last week by UK … ( read original story …)
Geely’s Polestar plans China showroom expansion to compete with Tesla: sources
Polestar, the premium electric vehicle maker owned by China’s Geely, plans a big expansion of its showroom network in the mainland, sources said, as it prepares for delivery of cars to compete with … (…
A service that detects ‘China apps’ goes viral in India
Remove China Apps. Developed by a self-proclaimed “Indian startup” named OneTouch AppLabs, Remove China Apps crossed 1 million downloads within 10 days of launch in May. Its overnight success came ami … ( read original…
China gets propaganda win on Hong Kong from Trump’s protest response
US President Donald Trump’s reaction to protests at home stands in marked contrast to the US’ position on demonstrations in Hong Kong. ( read original story …)
Beijing is unlikely to target U.S. investors in retaliation, Hong Kong lawmaker says
Any counter measures that China lobs back in retaliation for the U.S. revoking Hong Kong’s special status will not likely to hurt American investors, according to Regina Ip. ( read original story …)
Coronavirus: Marriott reopens all hotels in China as travel rebounds
Marriott has reopened all of its hotels in China and the group says it has seen a recovery in business travel. The world’s third largest hotel chain has 350 outlets across China and says that…
Thanks To Coronavirus, Tensions Are Rising In The South China Sea
Fear of a Chinese amphibious assault has prompted Japanese sea and air forces to step up their own presence around the islets—reinforcing Japanese sovereign rights while deterring aggression. It has … ( read original story…
