Why are China’s billionaires going under the radar?
The sudden and baffling public absences of some of the wealthiest people in China, including Alibaba’s Jack Ma, are part of the country’s complicated relationship … Read more
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The EU says it’s going to get tough on trade — and that could have ramifications for U.S., China
But by proclaiming a new more “assertive” position, there could be ramifications for China and the United States. LONDON — The European Union will take … Read more
As the WHO investigated coronavirus origins in China, Beijing pushed a conspiracy about the US
When World Health Organization investigators wrapped up their work examining the origins of the coronavirus in Wuhan this month, Chinese officials were clear where they felt the … Read more
South China Sea: USS Russell Sails By Islands Claimed By China As US Takes Tough Stance
Destroyer USS Russell “asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the Spratly Islands, consistent with international law.” …
China defends use of Twitter, Facebook in virus campaign
The Chinese government defended its use of Twitter and Facebook on Thursday, following a report that it had used its growing social media presence to … Read more
China hits Canada for statement against arbitrary detention
China is lashing out at Canada for joining the U.S. and dozens of other countries in endorsing a declaration denouncing state-sponsored arbitrary detention of foreign … Read more
Cambodia’s New China-Style Internet Gateway Decried as Repression Tool
Human rights groups decried Cambodia’s establishment this week of a China-style internet gateway that would allow all online traffic to be controlled and monitored, saying … Read more
China’s air passenger numbers down 45% year-on-year over Lunar New Year
China’s air passenger traffic fell 45.16% year-on-year over Lunar New Year, the aviation regulator said on Thursday, though signs of a quick recovery are emerging … Read more
India-China border: New satellite images show Chinese troops have dismantled camps on disputed border near Ladakh
China has withdrawn troops, dismantled infrastructure and vacated camps along its disputed border with India, according to new satellite images — just a week after … Read more
Chinese troops withdraw from China-India border near Ladakh, satellite images show
China has withdrawn troops, dismantled infrastructure and vacated camps along its disputed border with India, according to new satellite images — just a week after … Read more
Fortescue CEO sees strong demand for iron ore in China
Markets outside China are also recovering back to pre-Covid levels while some weather-related supply concerns remain, says Elizabeth Gaines, CEO of Fortescue.
Hong Kong approves China’s Sinovac vaccine, rollout from Feb 26
Hong Kong has formally approved China’s Sinovac vaccine for emergency use with the rollout starting on Feb. 26, the city’s health secretary said on Thursday, … Read more
Cutting China off from the U.S. would cost America hundreds of billions of dollars, report says
A new report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Rhodium Group lays out the enormous price of a potential separation of the Chinese and … Read more
The next commodity supercycle will depend on China, analyst says
China accounts for about 50% to 60% of commodity demand in the mining space, says Vivek Dhar, a mining and energy economist at the Commonwealth … Read more