But a Committee formed by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to examine the causes for the high cost of electricity to Pakistani consumers has lifted the lid on corruption involving Chinese private ... ( read original story ...)
A GOP senator used a virtual high school commencement speech to say the US will get tough on the ‘thugs in China’
"We're going to have to have a serious reckoning with the thugs in China who let this mess spiral out of control by lying about it," Ben Sasse said. ( read original story ...)
Europe reopens widely; China gives $2 billion to virus fight
Europe is reopening more widely, allowing people into the Acropolis in Athens, shops in Italy, museums in Belgium, golf courses in Ireland and beer gardens in Bavaria ... ( read original story ...)
China’s New Hope sees hog production recovery by 2021
New Hope Group, one of China's biggest pig breeders, expects the country's hog production to recover to normal levels by 2021, chairman Liu Yonghao told reporters on Monday. ( read original story ...)
China’s Huawei Hits Out at U.S. ‘Stranglehold’ as Chip Maker TSMC Reportedly Cuts Ties
"The U.S. is leveraging technological strengths to crush companies outside its own borders. This will only serve to undermine the trust international companies place in US technology," Huawei said. ( read original story ...)
Lawmakers Consider Tax Breaks and Subsidies to Push American Companies Out of China
United States lawmakers are mulling proposals that could push American companies to move their supply chains out of China. According to Reuters, which conducted interviews with a dozen current and ... ( read original story ...)
US lawmakers and officials are crafting proposals to push American companies to move their operations out of China
The effort to diversify supply chains has received bipartisan support as Republicans and Democrats try to decrease US reliance on China-made products. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong charges 15 activists for mass protests in 2019
Fifteen prominent Hong Kong activists appeared in court Monday to face charges stemming from months of anti-government demonstrations last year. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong legislature erupts over pro-Beijing chair
On Monday, clashes broke out in the Hong Kong legislature after a pro-Beijing lawmaker was elected as chair. The new chair could help passage of a law that criminalizes abuse of the Chinese national ... ( read original story ...)
Pro-Beijing Lawmakers Regain Upper Hand in Hong Kong Legislature
Beijing lawmakers on Monday regained control of a committee crucial to passing a proposed law that would criminalize disrespect of China’s national anthem. ( read original story ...)