China wants to swallow up Hong Kong’s remaining freedoms. But it can’t be allowed to arrest, on American soil, a U.S. citizen.
China puts sanctions on U.S. lawmakers, NGO chiefs, in tit-for-tat retaliation
The penalties come in response to last week’s Treasury Department penalties against Hong Kong officials for repressing political freedoms.
China Business Travel Returns Marriott, Revenue Tumbles
Marriott has reopened 91% of its hotels globally as business travel reemerges in China and worldwide occupancy, which tumbled to 11% in April, reached 34%.
Global shares climb as China industrial data offers hope for coronavirus recovery
European shares rose on Monday as industrial activity in China gained strength, another sign of recovery from the coronavirus pandemic that added to hopes the global economy would also return to …
Dollar rally resumes as U.S.-China tensions escalate
The dollar strengthened on Monday, including against the euro and the Swiss franc, as investors focused on fiscal stimulus in the United States and U.S.-China tensions ahead of key trade talks on Aug.
China Warns U.S., Five Eyes Allies to Back Off Over Hong Kong Elections
The foreign ministers of the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand on Sunday condemned the postponement of local elections in Hong Kong.
Why the fuss? The US, Taiwan and China — a guide
Why has the United States’ highest-level visit to Taiwan for four decades sparked such anger from Beijing? Here is a recap of the key issues surrounding the delicate relations between the US, China …
U.S.-China Tensions Halt Rally in Emerging Market Currencies
(Bloomberg) — A rally in emerging-market currencies paused last week, even as the dollar held close to its lowest level in two years, as intensifying U.S.-China tensions outweighed positive …
China July Consumer Inflation Picks Up Amid Flood Disruption
China consumer inflation accelerated and factory price deflation eased in July, as the nation’s economy continued to recover from the coronavirus crisis amid disruption from regional flooding.
Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon, arrested under new national security law
A Hong Kong media tycoon known for his support of the city’s pro-democracy movement and criticism of China has been arrested on suspicion of “colluding” with foreign forces, according to local police.