Swarms of accounts are amplifying Beijing’s brash new messaging as the country tries to shape the global narrative about the coronavirus and much else. ( read original story ...)
China demands proof from Rick Scott on coronavirus accusations
Fla., produce evidence to back up his claim that Beijing is actively trying to impede the development of a coronavirus vaccine by Western countries. ( read original story ...)
‘Flying taxi’ drone that can travel at 80 miles per hour shown off in China
A drone big enough to carry human passengers was demonstrated in Guangzhou, China this week, and company behind it, eHang, hopes it will eventually work like the flying taxis promised by science ... ( read original story ...)
Lessons from Peru in the U.S.-China aviation standoff
The June 4 news article “Administration to ban flights by Chinese airlines” reported on deteriorating bilateral aviation relations with China. (The proposed ban has since been softened.) We had a ... ( read original story ...)
China Steps Up Moves to Influence Diaspora Communities
China is making fresh efforts to influence Chinese communities around the world to advance Beijing’s interests, requiring heightened vigilance from democratic countries, a new study says. ( read original story ...)
Oman appoints head of new sovereign wealth fund
Said, will allow the new authority to own all public assets except the Petroleum Development Oman company and government stakes i ... ( read original story ...)
Jordan Clarkson and Thomas Bryant cut a home deal in Woodland Hills
Thomas Bryant and Jordan Clarkson, who were teammates on the Lakers in 2017-18, have connected on a home sale in Woodland Hills. ( read original story ...)
Wipfli Financial Announces Principal Promotions for 2020
Wipfli Financial Advisors, LLC (Wipfli Financial), a national, CPA-affiliated wealth management firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of two senior financial advisors, Jordan Lochner Mills and ... ( read original story ...)
Protests erupt in Syria in rare show of dissent against Assad regime
Protests continued for a second day in regime-held southern Syria, where demonstrators openly denounced President Bashar al-Assad in a rare show of dissent in the authoritarian state. Sparked by ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia to End Extra Voluntary Oil Cuts After June
(Bloomberg) -- Saudi Arabia’s extra voluntary oil-production cut, which came on top of the OPEC+ supply curbs, will cease at the end of this month as demand recovers. Crude prices erased gains as ... ( read original story ...)