While the government of Indonesia struggles to contain the public health side of the COVID-19 crisis, the economic hit from the pandemic is starting to bite in earnest. The government now expects GDP …
China’s Hong Kong Crackdown Could Put Trump in an Unwelcome Spot
A proposed new security law has senators calling for sanctions. But the president is reluctant to jeopardize his ties to President Xi Jinping.
Traders Bet on More Pain for Hong Kong With FX Forwards, ETFs
Traders are wagering that Hong Kong is facing another period of uncertainty after China’s plans for a new national security law roiled markets and raised the specter of renewed protests in the …
Senators Propose Sanctions on Chinese Officials Over Hong Kong
Two U.S. senators are proposing legislation to punish Chinese entities involved in enforcing proposed new security laws in Hong Kong and penalize banks that do business with those entities.
China risks new Hong Kong protests by imposing security law
Two people briefed on the plans said China’s parliament intended to draft the legislation and enter it directly into Hong Kong’s mini-constitution, or Basic Law, in a process that will bypass the …
Trump seizes a new cudgel to bash China: Taiwan
But President Donald Trump himself has yet to publicly weigh in. So far, the maneuvering has appeared to be aggressive enough to inspire both Taiwanese gratitude and Chinese rheto …
Senators Propose Sanctions on China for Interfering With Hong Kong’s Autonomy
Senator Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat from Maryland, talks about a bill that would sanction China for violating its obligations to Hong Kong. Senator Pat Toomey, a Republican from Pennsylvania, is also …
2021 Running Back Gabe Ervin Releases Top 5, Including Georgia Football
Gabe Ervin quietly goes about his business. That business is being one of the more talented and productive running backs in the not only the state of Georgia but the entire 2021 class. Today, the …
UPDATE: Georgia jobless rate rockets to record 11.9% as layoffs mount
Georgia’s unemployment rate reached an all-time high of 11.9% in April, and the flood of jobless claims unleashed by the coronavirus has continued in May, the Department of Labor said Thursday. The …
Coronavirus data used in decision to reopen Georgia flawed
Data on coronavirus infections that was a key driver in Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s aggressive push to reopen the state was flawed and may have distorted perceptions of progress against the virus …