China’s aviation regulator may make it difficult for Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd to merge regional arm Cathay Dragon into its main brand because of infractions during last year’s … ( read original story…
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Beijing’s message to HK: ‘We waited for you guys long enough’
Analysts said the announcement reflected Beijing’s frustration with Hong Kong officials and its fear that election losses in September would further weaken their hand. “Beijing’s message basically was … ( read original story …)
China to strengthen policy adjustments, guide loan rates lower: PBOC Governor
China will strengthen its economic policy and counter-cyclical adjustments and continue to push to lower interest rates on loans, central bank Governor Yi Gang said. ( read original story …)
China Coronavirus Expert Warns COVID-19 Is ‘Just The Tip Of The Iceberg’
Dr. Shi Zhengli, whose work and that of her team allowed the world to quickly understand the virus that causes COVID-19, warns of more animal-borne diseases in the future. ( read original story …)
China says it has a ‘zero-tolerance policy’ for racism, but attacks on Africans go back decades
When footage of Africans being discriminated against in China for their race amid the Covid-19 crisis emerged last month, it caused an awkward rupture in China-Africa relations. ( read original story …)
Despite US-China tensions, company to company ties main super strong, for now: Economist
Wellian Wiranto of OCBC says the recent freight rates suggest that business ties between the U.S. and China remain strong despite political blusters. He points out that the longer-term trend is supply … ( read…
China says it has a ‘zero-tolerance policy’ for racism, but discrimination towards Africans goes back decades
When footage of Africans being discriminated against in China for their race amid the Covid-19 crisis emerged last month, it caused an awkward rupture in China-Africa relations. ( read original story …)
Beijing’s message to HK: ‘We waited for you guys’
Though it came as a surprise, the move had been meticulously planned at least seven months earlier and, analysts say, the announcement reflects Beijing’s frustration with Hong Kong officials and its … ( read original…
As China eclipses US, Brussels must rethink Beijing, says EU top diplomat
Josep Borrell said the pandemic could be seen as a turning point in the power shift from West to East, and that the “pressure to choose sides is growing.” … ( read original story …)
China, U.S. on ‘Brink of New Cold War’ Over Coronavirus, Hong Kong, Foreign Minister Says
China and the United States are veering toward a “new Cold War,” Beijing’s foreign minister warned just one day after Hong Kong protests reignited. ( read original story …)
World Health Organization Renews Praise for China in Response to Coronavirus
World Health Organization officials have renewed praise for China in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, citing its “openness” to the prospect of scientific inquiries involving foreign experts into the … ( read original story …)
China warns U.S. taking world to brink of ‘new Cold War’ over coronavirus
The ratcheting up of tensions comes as Beijing is hounded by questions over alleged missteps in its initial response to contain the virus. ( read original story …)
China’s Xi Moves to Tighten Grip on Hong Kong With New Laws
With his plan to impose sweeping antisedition legislation on Hong Kong, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has revealed a willingness to alter the onetime British colony’s special status as a self-governing … ( read original story…
