Two U.S. senators are proposing legislation to punish Chinese entities involved in enforcing proposed new security laws in Hong Kong and penalize banks that do business with those entities. ( read original story ...)
China risks new Hong Kong protests by imposing security law
Two people briefed on the plans said China’s parliament intended to draft the legislation and enter it directly into Hong Kong’s mini-constitution, or Basic Law, in a process that will bypass the ... ( read original story ...)
Senators Propose Sanctions on China for Interfering With Hong Kong’s Autonomy
Senator Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat from Maryland, talks about a bill that would sanction China for violating its obligations to Hong Kong. Senator Pat Toomey, a Republican from Pennsylvania, is also ... ( read original story ...)
Trump seizes a new cudgel to bash China: Taiwan
But President Donald Trump himself has yet to publicly weigh in. So far, the maneuvering has appeared to be aggressive enough to inspire both Taiwanese gratitude and Chinese rheto ... ( read original story ...)
2021 Running Back Gabe Ervin Releases Top 5, Including Georgia Football
Gabe Ervin quietly goes about his business. That business is being one of the more talented and productive running backs in the not only the state of Georgia but the entire 2021 class. Today, the ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE: Georgia jobless rate rockets to record 11.9% as layoffs mount
Georgia’s unemployment rate reached an all-time high of 11.9% in April, and the flood of jobless claims unleashed by the coronavirus has continued in May, the Department of Labor said Thursday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus data used in decision to reopen Georgia flawed
Data on coronavirus infections that was a key driver in Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s aggressive push to reopen the state was flawed and may have distorted perceptions of progress against the virus ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Malaysia succeeded in suppressing COVID-19 but here comes the harder part
Malaysia has been emboldened by its recent success in suppressing the spread of COVID-19 and can take heart from its increasingly sophisticated health interventions. It has begun easing movement ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea deserves ‘enormous amount of credit’ for its handling of coronavirus crisis, says Jim O’Neill
South Korea's strategies for dealing with the virus are now being copied by other nations, including the United Kingdom, says Jim O' Neill, former Goldman Sachs chief economist. ( read original story ...)
Thailand Stock Market’s Valuation Vaults to Record in Pandemic
Thailand’s bear-market stock rally may stall after a series of earnings estimate downgrades helped push valuations to their most-expensive on record. ( read original story ...)