The picturesque Pacific islands are fast forming into a fault line for geopolitical tensions. As both Canberra and Beijing pour aid into the region, the possibility of a travel bubble between the ... ( read original story ...)
China opened an embassy on a tiny, remote Pacific island during the pandemic. Here’s why
The picturesque Pacific islands are fast forming into a fault line for geopolitical tensions. As both Canberra and Beijing pour aid into the region, the possibility of a travel bubble between the ... ( read original story ...)
In Seizing Control, China Sidelines Its Allies in Hong Kong
Local tycoons and British-trained civil servants helped promote Beijing’s agenda in the territory. Now Beijing seems ready to push them aside. ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: China, SKorea report new cases in double digits
China has reported an uptick in new coronavirus cases, a day after the nation’s CDC said it expects an outbreak in Beijing to be brought under control soon. The ... ( read original story ...)
China sees uptick in new COVID-19 cases, including 17 in Beijing
Mainland China reported on Saturday the highest number of new coronavirus cases in four days, driven by a COVID-19 resurgence in the Chinese capital of Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Semiconductor: A High-Tech Stock With a Promising Dividend Base
Yes, we would all like to enjoy the growth of high-tech stocks, as they continue to dominate the S&P 500. But for prudent investors, high-tech suggests high risk, and that's not good. Is there a stock ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. blocks visas for Chinese officials deemed responsible for ‘eviscerating’ Hong Kong freedoms
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the restrictions on an unspecified number of officials amid growing tension with Beijing. ( read original story ...)
U.S. curbing visas for Chinese officials over Hong Kong freedoms – Pompeo
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday the United States was imposing visa restrictions on Chinese Communist Party officials responsible for restricting freedoms in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Pompeo bars 10 Chinese officials from US in response to Hong Kong oppression
Chinese officials “responsible for or complicit in” Beijing’s tightening of control over Hong Kong are restricted from entering the United States, the State Department announced. ( read original story ...)
Business council seeks robust Qatar-Ukraine ties in various sectors
As markets worldwide are gradually opening amid the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Qatar-Ukraine Business Forum (QUBF) is currently working on different proposals to strengthen trade and ... ( read original story ...)