It's not a good sign for any economy when debt collectors are booming and in China right now, the industry is on a hiring spree. ( read original story ...)
The ‘Manganese King’: a cautionary tale for China-owned foreign groups
Mr Jia’s aggressive pursuit of leverage has become a cautionary tale for other companies snapped up by Chinese buyers. In recent years a handful of western groups — France’s Baccarat Crystal, the UK’s ... ( read original story ...)
China Trains to Shoot Down Planes as U.S. Aircraft Carrier ‘Circling Near Taiwan’
Chinese forces have conducted anti-aircraft drills in the country's southeast overlooking Taiwan as a U.S. aircraft carrier sails nearby the self-ruling island that is increasingly becoming central to ... ( read original story ...)
Trump set back the world’s response to China
We were once well on our way to that until President Trump withdrew the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership because it was an Obama administration initiative. ( read original story ...)
China’s Houston consulate had long been on FBI radar – Justice Department official
China's consulate in Houston had long been on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's radar as a base for Chinese efforts to steal U.S. intellectual property, the U.S. Justice Department's top national ... ( read original story ...)
A WeChat ban will hurt ordinary citizens. There are better ways to hold China accountable.
The net effect of a “ban” would be to reduce communication, which benefits only those who prefer ignorance to knowledge. ( read original story ...)
Passengers From Mainland China to Be Allowed Temporary Transit Through Hong Kong
Hong Kong International Airport said on Thursday that passengers from mainland China would be able to transit through Hong Kong to other destinations from Aug. 15 until Oct. 15, in a boost for its ... ( read original story ...)
Economic Clout Makes China Tougher Challenge for U.S. Than Soviet Union Was – Pompeo
China's global economic power makes the communist country in some ways a more difficult foe to counter than the Soviet Union during the Cold War, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on a visit to ... ( read original story ...)
Aqara Products Now Available in Hong Kong and Macao Apple Stores
Aqara, the leading smart home company, announced that eight of their smart home products are hitting Apple Stores in Hong Kong and Macao. The suite of Aqara products include their Hub, Temperature and ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: India-Bhutan border trade via Bengal suspended due to lockdown in Himalayan kingdom
Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri and Kalimpong -- share a border with Bhutan, the major chunk of trade with the Himalayan kingdom takes place through the Jaigaon-Phuentsholing section. ( read original story ...)