With its eclectic mix of viral dance crazes and lip-sync comedy sketches, TikTok has become a phenomenon among young people. But with strong links to China, it's the latest company to come under ... ( read original story ...)
TikTok: We are not ‘under the thumb’ of China
But the US is considering banning TikTok and may only allow it to keep operating if it splits from China and becomes an American company. 'Committed' to UK growth. US Secretary of ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: China reopens cinemas
ChinaA cinema in the eastern city of Hangzhou was the first in China to reopen after 178 days of compulsory closure for the industry nationwide. To comply with distancing rules, the cinema was only ... ( read original story ...)
All of China’s People Support Communist Party, Government Says, Accusing U.S. of Stirring Up Conflict
"The Chinese Communist Party is the fundamental guarantee for China's development and revitalization, and a positive force for maintaining world peace and promoting common development," a spokesperson ... ( read original story ...)
China’s commercial real estate developers see growth in 3 key areas of a post-coronavirus economy
When it comes to betting on a post-coronavirus China, some of the country's largest property developers are concentrating on a few industry and demographic trends they expect will grow in the longer ... ( read original story ...)
Our ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran failed — unless the goal was to help China
THE TRUMP administration’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran has manifestly failed to achieve either its stated or unstated aims: It has not forced Iran to renegotiate the nuclear accord from ... ( read original story ...)
China May Retaliate Against Nokia and Ericsson If EU Countries Move to Ban Huawei
Beijing is considering retaliating against the Chinese operations of two major European telecommunication-equipment manufacturers, Nokia and Ericsson, should European Union members follow the lead of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong students silent on China in fear of retribution
Students from Hong Kong will stay silent during political discussions about China on British university campuses as fears rise of retribution from Beijing.Speaking anonymously to The Times, students ... ( read original story ...)
China demand for Australian resources soars despite diplomatic souring
Australia has been shielded from an even worse Covid-19 economic downturn by a record demand for resources from China, despite the souring of diplomatic relations between Canberra and Beijing. Keith ... ( read original story ...)
Maldives allocates 18.8 mln USD to prop up SMEs
MALE, July 20 (Xinhua) -- Maldives Ministry of Finance said loans worth 18.8 million U.S. dollars will be distributed to prop up 1,643 COVID-19 affected small and medium enterprises (SMEs), local ... ( read original story ...)