Discussion app Clubhouse appears to have been knocked offline in China, prompting fears it has been blocked by the state's so-called "Great Firewall". The invite-only app uses audio rather than text ... ( read original story ...)
Clubhouse blocked in China as censors shut down rare space for sensitive political debate
Clubhouse appears to have been blocked in China just days after it became the go-to app for uncensored conversations on a host of sensitive issues banned on other platforms. ( read original story ...)
Why the Anglosphere sees eye to eye on China
Now, however, the idea of an Anglosphere is taking on an unexpected contemporary relevance. The trigger is the increasingly assertive behaviour of China, which is bringing together a group of ... ( read original story ...)
Biden officials believe China to be ‘greatest long-term national security threat’ to the US, McCaul says
President Biden’s Secretary of State Tony Blinken and White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan believe that China poses the "greatest long-term national security threat to the United States ... ( read original story ...)
China Charges Journalist With Sending State Secrets Overseas
China officially charged an Australian journalist, Cheng Lei, who had been held in detention on suspicion of supplying state secrets overseas. ( read original story ...)
China Arrests Australian Journalist on Spying Charge
The case of Cheng Lei, a CGTN host who was detained in August, has added to tensions between China and Australia. ( read original story ...)
Wynn Resorts posts $2.1bn loss following 2020 revenue slump
New York-listed casino operator Wynn Resorts has reported a 58.5 per cent drop in operating revenue to $686.0m for the fourth quarter of 2020, with the development of its WynnBET online casino and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Stocks Are About to Lose Biggest Source of Funds
Hong Kong’s stock traders are about to find out whether the $7.3 trillion market can hold its own without its biggest source of flows. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan January Exports Rocket to Record High, Outlook Rosy
Taiwan's exports rose in January for the seventh consecutive month, with the unexpectedly strong pace setting a new record as its manufacturers benefited from consumers staying at home during the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Proposes Tightening Rules on Stock, Bond Sales
Hong Kong’s market regulator proposed to tighten rules for brokerages handling stock and bond sales to clamp down on inflated orders and the chase after higher fees in the Asian financial hub. ( read original story ...)