Asked on Sky News whether China was suppressing the activists, Liu Xiaoming said: “It is not Chinese suppression, what is going on in Hong Kong is violence. It is a risk to the national security…
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Troops Head to China-India Border Despite Both Sides Saying Situation Under Control
Chinese and Indian officials say they’re capable of handling an uptick in border clashes but a reported increase in personnel and equipment could raise the stakes at the flashpoint. ( read original story …)
Monday’s Stock Market Close: US Equities Rise Despite Continuing US Street Violence, Tensions With China
U.S. stocks closed moderately higher on Monday as traders appeared to have shrugged off tensions with China over Hong Kong and continuing street riots in the U.S. – while pinning their hopes on a ……
Breakingviews – Corona Capital: Tech diversity, CNN’s middle age
Corona Capital is a daily column updated throughout the day by Breakingviews columnists around the world with short, sharp pandemic-related insights. THE WFH OPPORTUNITY. The chiefs of Facebook, … ( read original story …)
China Accuses Trump of ‘Selfish, Responsibility-Shirking’ Behavior, Says the World Is Watching America ‘Unravel’
In light of the protests over George Floyd’s death, Chinese spokesperson Zhao Lijan told American politicians they should “get their own house in order.” … ( read original story …)
‘Lemon’ or not, Trump stuck with Phase 1 China trade deal for now
U.S. President Donald Trump has little choice but to stick with his Phase 1 China trade deal for now despite his anger at Beijing over the coronavirus pandemic, new Hong Kong security rules, and ……
As Slack And Zoom Report Q1 Earnings, How Will They Navigate The Post-COVID-19 Economy?
Virtual meetings have seen a significant surge in demand since shelter-in-place orders were implemented. We may get a look at how this helped companies Zoom and Slack as they prepare to announce Q1 … (…
Marriott opens all hotels in China, sees steady U.S. recovery, CEO says
Carlton and St. Regis luxury brands, rose as much as 8.1% to $95.64 in afternoon trading after Sorenson said the occupancy rate in China was 40% currently, up from 7% to 8% in February, when…
Spirits In COVID-19: Updates On Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Rémy Cointreau And Brown-Forman
We review recent datapoints on spirits companies, to assess the impact of COVID-19 so far, ahead of trading updates starting next week. Latest Pernod Ricard and … ( read original story …)
Beijing’s bullying of Hong Kong is a big threat to Britain’s biggest bank
If there were a geopolitical seismometer in the boardroom of HSBC, the needle would be thrashing around like bamboo in a typhoon. The tremors have been coming thick and fast in the past few days…
Breakingviews – Corona Capital: Russian drugs, Brazilian beans
Corona Capital is a daily column updated throughout the day by Breakingviews columnists around the world with short, sharp pandemic-related insights. ( read original story …)
China uses U.S. protests to cry hypocrisy amid Hong Kong standoff
Beijing trolls the Trump administration’s criticism over a feared crackdown on freedoms in Hong Kong with 3 words: “I can’t breathe.” … ( read original story …)
China Fires Back at Trump’s Hong Kong Threats by Suspending U.S. Farm Purchases
Beijing appeared to confirm reports Monday it plans to hold up purchases of key U.S. farm goods at a time the White House is struggling for an economic boost. ( read original story …)