Tag Archives: China

Think tank explains why it’s ‘pointless’ to delist Chinese companies from U.S. stock markets 

The move will neither deny those firms access to American capital markets nor hurt China’s growth, said Peterson Institute for International Economics.

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Mongolia quarantines area next to China border due to PLAGUE 

Two suspected cases of the plague – which is linked to the consumption of marmot meat – have been identified in the region of Khovd, health experts announced on Wednesday.

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National security law: China won’t be ‘threatened’ but is braced for US financial sanctions, Beijing official says 

China is braced for possible financial sanctions from the United States over the Hong Kong national security law, but still hopes to ease tensions with Washington, according to a source close to China’s financial authority.“The Chinese mainland and Hong Kong financial authorities certainly have prearranged plans. We won’t allow others to threaten or make tro […]

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As Hong Kong autonomy bill moves to Donald Trump’s desk, analysts focus on his previous reluctance to use sanctions 

As US President Donald Trump faces pressure from rare bipartisan US congressional support for a bill authorising sanctions against officials deemed to have eroded Hong Kong’s autonomy, legal analysts are attempting to predict what exactly the American leader – who has shown a reluctance to dole out hard-hitting sanctions on China and Russia – will do next.On […]

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United Nations is smashing Australian businesses by making it cheaper to order goods from CHINA 

There are growing calls for Australia to tear up a United Nations agreement which makes shipping online goods from China cheaper than buying from local suppliers.

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China says G4 swine flu virus not new; does not infect humans easily 

China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Saturday that the so-called “G4” strain of swine flu virus is not new and does not infect or sicken humans and animals easily, rebuffing a study published earlier this week.

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Coronavirus: All you need to know in under 500 words 

Virus reported to have originated in China’s Wuhan has killed more than 521,000 people and infected over 11 million.

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Chinese app ban may hinder business communication 

Importers of agricultural commodities from China are also worried. Traders said they would have to look for alternatives for communication with Chinese parties.

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China reacts as Australia shows off $270bn defence boost 

Chinese government controlled media has responded to Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s announcement that Australia will spend $270billion on defence expansion.

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Thousands of villagers swarm to hunt for a ‘mysterious creature’ after hearing ‘dragon’s humming’ 

Footage shows curious locals swarming to the top of the mountain in Xiushui of China’s southwestern province Guizhou while the supposedly mystical beast can be heard making the booming noises.

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Australia sees ‘partial economic decoupling’ from China as Canberra weighs risks of over reliance after coronavirus disruptions 

Australia is edging towards a “partial economic decoupling” with China as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a new Australian parliamentary inquiry has heard.In a new inquiry set up in May to examine the vulnerability of Australia’s supply chains, defence and foreign affairs, experts argued there was a critical need for Australia to plan its own network o […]

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The U.S.-China Feud Gets Nasty 

(Bloomberg) — The U.S. and China are moving beyond bellicose trade threats to exchanging regulatory punches that threaten a wide range of industries including technology, energy and air travel.The two countries have blacklisted each other’s companies, barred flights and expelled journalists. The unfolding skirmish is starting to make companies nervous the t […]

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China says will restrict visas for some Americans over Hong Kong row 

China warned Monday that it would impose visa restrictions on US citizens who had “behaved egregiously” over Hong Kong, ahead of expected approval from Beijing lawmakers for a controversial national security law in the city.

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Coronavirus live news: India reports nearly 20,000 new cases for second day running 

Mumbai extends lockdown as India records 19,459 new cases; China’s military approves vaccine for use on its soldiers; Ireland reopens pubs, gyms and hairdressers; global deaths exceed 500,000Global report: Covid-19 deaths pass half a millionUS health secretary says ‘window closing’ to stop virusNew Zealand’s isolation facilities under ‘extreme stress’See all […]

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India’s spice export to China slows down after Galwan row 

The exporters reckon that the current problems will be temporary. “We hope that what is happening at the border will not affect commerce and trade,” noted Rajiv Palicha, chairman of All India Spices Exporters Forum.

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