China announced on Tuesday a new list of 79 U.S. products eligible for waivers from retaliatory tariffs imposed at the height of the bilateral trade war, amid continued pressure on Beijing to boost ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Tesla wannabes risk running out of road in virus-stricken times
Challenged by the arrival of Tesla in China last year, domestic electric vehicle (EV) start-ups were struggling even before the economic shock wrought by the coronavirus, but now for some it has ... ( read original story ...)
China Economic Data Indicate V-Shaped Recovery Is Unlikely
China’s factory-gate prices contracted in April, falling by the steepest margin in four years, as manufacturers struggled with deflationary pressures from the coronavirus pandemic, which has crimped ... ( read original story ...)
China auto sales fall in April but loss narrows
China’s auto sales declined again in April but losses narrowed in a sign the industry’s biggest global market is recovering from the coronavirus pandemic as Beijing eases anti-disease controls ... ( read original story ...)
Arkansas professor allegedly hid China ties to secure NASA grant money
A University of Arkansas engineering professor was charged with wire fraud for failing to disclose his close ties to the Chinese government and businesses while trying to secure federal grants from ... ( read original story ...)
Fed ETF Purchases, China Soybeans, Argentine Debt: Eco Day
The Fed is designing its lending program for U.S. states and cities in a way that will likely deter cash-strapped governments from using it Senator Ted Cruz said he plans to introduce legislation on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong falls nearly 2% as China’s inflation data misses expectations
China's inflation data for April released by the country's National Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday missed expectations. ( read original story ...)
New Zealand sticks with support for Taiwan at WHO despite Chinese rebuke
New Zealand's foreign minister on Tuesday said the country has to stand up for itself after China warned its backing of Taiwan's participation at the World Health Organization (WHO) could damage ... ( read original story ...)
In flip, Georgia system nixes ex-leader of New York schools
One of Georgia’s largest school districts won’t be hiring the former leader of school systems in New York City and Miami after board members were faced with complaints about his past record ... ( read original story ...)
Laos pushes ahead with 6th Mekong River dam project
Laos has submitted plans to build a new hydropower dam on the Mekong River, with construction expected to start later this year, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) said on Monday. The Sanakham ... ( read original story ...)