A flight carrying about 200 employees of German companies to China is to arrive Saturday in the first mass return of foreign workers since Beijing barred most visitors from overseas two months ago to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security law will only bolster China’s regime, pro-democracy activist says
China's proposed national security law for Hong Kong will only erode the city's political and economic freedom, while bolstering the mainland's regime, says Joshua Wong, a pro-democracy activist. He ... ( read original story ...)
China fintech Market Business Scenario 2019- Ant Financial, ZhongAn, Du Xiaoman, Qufenqi, Lufax, Qudian
The China fintech market’s transactional value’s CAGR is 19.2% over the forecast period of 2019-2024. The China fintech market is highly competitive and consists of a number of major players. Top ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares slip as new Hong Kong tensions rise
Asian shares slipped on Wednesday as investor concerns about rising tensions between the United States and China tempered optimism about a re-opening of the world economy. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong national security law why now?
As much of the world continues to reel from the coronavirus pandemic, China is flexing its muscles in Hong Kong, the South China Sea and along its border with India, all the while ramping up ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong legislature surrounded by riot police ahead of expected protests
Hundreds of riot police took up posts around Hong Kong's legislature overnight, as protests were expected on Wednesday over a bill criminalising disrespect of China's national anthem and against plans ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong and beyond, China moves to consolidate position of strength as country’s infection rate falls
This is by no means the first time Beijing has flexed its muscles in the South China Sea, or engaged in border disputes with India. But with political leaders in Washington and Ne ... ( read original story ...)
Two Years in Prison for Gay Sex in Turkmenistan
In Turkmenistan, men who have sex with men continue to be arrested and imprisoned on sodomy charges. In mid-March independent media in the region reported the arrest of a popular entertainer as well ... ( read original story ...)
Number of the day: 17.2 million Michael Jordan items sold over the last decade on eBay
Today, it is the vast number of Michael Jordan related items sold on eBay over the last decade -- autographed basketball cards, sneakers, singlets, tickets, memorabilia -- all of which contribute to a ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia’s ‘handsome hero’ premier lauded for virus fight in new book
Cambodia's strongman premier Hun Sen will be glorified as a "handsome hero" in a soon-to-be-published book chronicling the decisions he made during the COVID-19 pandemic, the publisher said Tuesday. T ... ( read original story ...)