World News China's envoys try out Trump-style Twitter diplomacyThe Guardian - Lily Kuo in BeijingChinese envoys are experimenting with a new kind of Trump-style public diplomacy – Twitter spats. Twitter is banned in China, but Chinese diplomats abroad, not traditionally known for being outspoken,
World News Muslim nations are defending China as it cracks down on Muslims, shattering any myths of Islamic solidarityCNN - Analysis by Tamara Qiblawi, CNNBeirut, Lebanon (CNN) — Last week, 22 mostly Western countries launched the world's first major collective challenge to China's crackdown on Uyghur Muslims and other minorities. In a joint statement to
China China may slip back into its old habits as growth slows. That could raise debt levels againCNBC - Evelyn Cheng As China's economic growth slows, some analysts say Beijing may return to some of its old policies — like building more infrastructure and easing …
China Families of fallen Chinese oligarchs are taking to TwitterQuartz - Jane LiPetitioning is an ancient practice in China where ordinary citizens who believe they cannot get justice through the legal system travel to the capital in the hopes of appealing directly to the emperor
News (China) The Bond girl that China barely knowsinkstonenews.com - Elaine Yau Decades before superstars such as Gong Li and Zhang Ziyi made their first forays into Hollywood, Chinese actress Tsai Chin played a Bond girl in the …
Beijing China second-quarter GDP growth slows to 27-year low as trade war bites, more stimulus seenReuters UK - Kevin YaoBEIJING (Reuters) - China’s economic growth slowed to 6.2% in the second quarter, its weakest pace in at least 27 years, as demand at home and abroad faltered in the face of mounting U.S. trade pressure.
Hong Kong Hong Kong protests: why Chinese media reports focus on Britain's colonial pastThe Conversation UK - Qing Cao Over recent weeks, mass protests against proposed changes to extradition law in Hong Kong have escalated into a major crisis. In the latest round of …
News (Hong Kong) How Hongkonger’s herbal soup shakedown in Beijing helps explain why local businessmen fear extradition to the mainlandscmp.com - Kimmy Chung It all started with a bowl of traditional Chinese herbal soup served by a Hong Kong entrepreneur at his restaurant in Beijing.But that simple soup …
Play buttonChinese University of Hong Kong 'Don't mess with us': the spirit of rebellion spreads in Hong KongThe Guardian - Verna Yu in Hong KongAn old Chinese idiom has become the key catchphrase of Hong Kong’s social discourse in recent days. Pien Dei Hoi Fa – flowers blooming everywhere – is the term being used to describe the emergence of protests
China China Knows How to Buy Off EnemiesBloomberg - Michael Schuman Though China is playing coy for now, it’s likely to buy large quantities of American goods as part of any final trade deal with the U.S. in order to …
News (China) Crystal Liu Yifei: from ‘fairy sister’ to fierce Disney princessscmp.com Better known for her looks than her acting ability, China-born actress has had a mixed career to date.
World News Hong Kong protests target China border as demands for change evolveNBC News - Samantha ToppMass demonstrations began weeks ago in opposition to a proposed extradition bill that would allow for suspects to be sent to the mainland to face trial. SHEUNG SHUI, Hong Kong — A protest movement that
News (China) Xinhua Headlines: China's war on trash creates market for European green enterprises - Xinhua |xinhuanet.com BERLIN, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Trash separation is the talk of the town in China these days as the government unveils a list of 46 "pilot cities" to …
Lion King New "Lion King" leads Chinese mainland box officecri.cn "The Lion King," a new live action-style remake, topped the Chinese mainland box office on Friday, with a strong first-day performance, China Movie …
Guo Media reports vanish as Chinese socialite Guo Meimei quietly freed from jailscmp.com - Amanda Lee One of China’s most notorious internet celebrities has been freed from jail after serving a five-year term for operating illegal casinos in Beijing, …
News Clashes erupt as Hong Kong protest targets Chinese tradersAssociated Press - By DAKE KANG and NADIA LAM, Associated PressHONG KONG (AP) — Several thousand people marched in Hong Kong on Saturday against traders from mainland China in what is fast becoming a summer of unrest in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory. Violent
China China plans to toughen emission checks on steel millsReuters India - by Muyu Xu and Norihiko ShirouzuBEIJING (Reuters) - China will continue to enforce production restrictions in heavy industry in winter this year and will tighten its emission assessment on steel mills when granting exemptions from curbs
News (China) Shandong University sorry for ‘buddy programme’ to match foreign students with localsscmp.com - Cissy Zhou A university in eastern China on Friday apologised over an intercultural programme to match foreign and local students of the opposite sex on campus, …
Taiwan Beijing's anger boils as Taiwan's president visits New YorkRFI Beijing is furious with Washington for a second time this week after Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen stopped by New York on her way to two of …
China China yet to meet Donald Trump’s demand to purchase more farm goods as US-China trade crumblesscmp.com - Finbarr Bermingham Despite the demand by US President Donald Trump that China buy more American agricultural products, new numbers released on Friday show that Beijing …
Chongqing Woman in China Stopped From Bringing Live Chicken on Subway, Slaughters It on the SpotVICE - Shamani JoshiA woman in China was prevented from boarding a train on July 6, but she showed the authorities she was no chicken. Quite literally. This middle-aged woman in Chongqing, China, was stopped at the station
Taiwan China vows to impose sanctions on US firms supplying Taiwan militaryThe Guardian - Reuters in BeijingChina has said it will impose sanctions on US firms involved in a deal to sell $2.2bn worth of tanks, missiles and related equipment to Taiwan, saying it harmed China’s sovereignty and national security.
Xinjiang Saudi Arabia and Russia among 37 states backing China's Xinjiang policyReuters - Tom MilesFILE PHOTO: People hold signs protesting China's treatment of the Uighur people, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, May 8, 2019. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson (This July 12 story corrects ambassador’s name
Business China's June exports, imports fall as trade war takes heavier tollReuters - Yawen Chen, Kevin YaoBEIJING (Reuters) - China’s exports fell in June as the United States ramped up trade pressure, while imports shrank more than expected, pointing to further weakness in the world’s second-largest economy
Taiwan Strait Beijing to impose sanctions on US firms involved in US$2.2 billion Taiwan arms dealscmp.com
Singapore Braving curbs, Chinese buyers lead foreign revival in Singapore's luxury homesinvesting.com - By Aradhana Aravindan SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Foreigners are once again pouring money into Singapore's high-end property market despite hefty levies introduced last …
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor The Problem With China's Investments -- From Malaysia To Sri Lanka, Pakistan, And UgandaForbes - Panos MourdoukoutasChina has been on an investment spree in recent years, at home and abroad. At home, investment has been one of the engines that, together with exports, have fueled its robust growth. Abroad, investments
Business Chinese real estate billionaire Wang Zhenhua arrested for alleged child molestationCNN - By Steven Jiang, CNNBeijing (CNN Business) — Police in Shanghai have formally arrested Chinese real estate billionaire Wang Zhenhua on allegations of child molestation. In a statement released Wednesday, police said they
News Trump says China is 'letting us down' by not buying US farm products during trade talksCNBC - Jacob Pramuk Stock market watchers have followed the conflict between the U.S. and China closely. A sustained trade war could damage not only American businesses …
