Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were detained on suspicion of spying days after Huawei executive was arrested ... ( read original story ...)
China Responds in Latest Sanctions Tit-for-Tat With U.S. Over Hong Kong
China is revoking visa exemptions for U.S. diplomatic passport holders in Hong Kong and Macau and plans to impose other sanctions in retaliation against the Trump administration’s actions. ( read original story ...)
China to Sanction Senior U.S. Officials Over Recent Hong Kong Punishment
China's foreign ministry did not say which high-level officials would be affected by its sanctions, but Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is reportedly likely to be among them. ( read original story ...)
Hunter Biden ‘tax affairs’ under federal probe; links to China funds emerge, sources say
Hunter Biden confirms grand jury investigation; links to China funds emerge, sources tell Fox News President-elect Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden confirmed Wednesday that his "tax affairs" are under ... ( read original story ...)
China triad boss Wan Kuok-koi blacklisted by US in latest round of anti-corruption sanctions
The United States government has placed sanctions on Wan Kuok-koi, a notorious gangster and triad boss known as "Broken Tooth." ... ( read original story ...)
China ends visa-free access for US diplomats to Hong Kong
China has halted visa-free tourist travel for US diplomats to Hong Kong in retaliation for sanctions from Washington, which accuses Beijing of violating democratic processes in the territory. ( read original story ...)
Deutsche Bank secures China fund custody licence
Deutsche Bank's China business has received a domestic fund custody licence from the China Securities Regulatory Commission, the bank said on Thursday, showing how international financial services ... ( read original story ...)
China flight attendants advised to wear diapers for Covid protection
Among advice offered to minimize the risk of coronavirus exposure among cabin crew, China's civial aviation body suggests they wear disposable undergarments to reduce the need to visit the toilet. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Gets Chinese Audit Papers the U.S. Is Demanding
Hong Kong has received the first access to financial audits from mainland Chinese companies, an issue that has vexed relations between the U.S. and China and threatens to lead to the delisting in New ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus sees formation of new government
On Wednesday, December 09, a new government was established in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.Ersan Saner, acting chairman of the National Unity Party (UBP), will head the new ... ( read original story ...)