Five former Canadian ambassadors to China are among the more than 140 former diplomats and leading China experts who have signed an open letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping asking him to … ( read…
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia keeps calm as China cools, Brexit news awaited
SYDNEY, Jan 21 (Reuters) – Asian markets kept their nerve on Monday as data showed the Chinese economy slowed at the end of last year, underlining the urgent need for more stimulus as Beijing wrestles…
Beijing says no plans to retaliate if Ottawa blocks Huawei from Canadian 5G networks
The Chinese government appears to be distancing itself from remarks made by its ambassador to Canada, saying Beijing has no plans to retaliate against Ottawa if it blocks the installation of fifth-gen… ( read original…
In the Heart of Beijing, a Taiwanese Pop Idol Makes Fans Swoon
BEIJING — A beer in one hand, a microphone in the other, Meng Xiaoli stood in a crowded restaurant and began to sing. During the workweek, Mr. Meng, 53, a strait-laced budget analyst who wears…
Cambodia’s Hun Sen Meets Xi Jinping on Beijing Visit
BEIJING — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a visit to Beijing that reinforces ties between China and its closest ally in Southeast Asia. Hun Sen also i……
Asia stocks calm as China slows, awaits Brexit news
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian markets kept their nerve on Monday as data showed the Chinese economy slowed at the end of last year, underlining the urgent need for more stimulus as Beijing wrestles with th……
Asia holds breath for China data, Brexit news
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian markets were in limbo early on Monday ahead of data likely to show the Chinese economy slowed at the end of last year, underlining the urgent need for more stimulus as…
Asia holds its breath for China data, Brexit news
Asian markets were in limbo early on Monday ahead of data likely to show the Chinese economy slowed at the end of last year, underlining the urgent need for more stimulus as Beijing wrestles with…
Why China isn’t ready to invade Taiwan – yet
WATCH BELOW: Taiwan urges international support against China Despite the escalating rhetoric, experts tell Global News an imminent military conflict is unlikely. While Ian Easton, a research … ( read original story …)
China set to post slowest growth in 28 years in 2018, more stimulus seen
BEIJING (Reuters) – China is expected to report on Monday that economic growth cooled to its slowest in 28 years in 2018 amid weakening domestic demand and bruising U.S. tariffs, adding pressure … ( read…
Uyghur refugee tells of death and fear inside Beijing’s Xinjiang camps
The children’s eyes light up when their mother pulls out a photo of her triplets taken shortly after their birth in 2015. “Moez!” three-year old Moez says, pointing at the infant version of himself. “…
Angry Beijing isn’t scaring off Canadian travellers. Are we being naïve?
The travel advisory from Global Affairs Canada is pretty clear: Canadians should “exercise a high degree of caution in China due to a risk of arbitrary enforcement of local laws.” Emphasis theirs. The … (…
Testing times from Beijing to Wall Street
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – If you were surprised by this month’s bounce in global stock markets, next week may tell you if you should join in or stay out. Chinese output data on Monday will set…
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