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.
Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong’s rebel mogul and pro-democracy voice
Why is Hong Kong worried? The Hong Kong residents ready to leave for the UK; The chain was a huge success. But when i …
US health secretary praises Taiwan’s Covid-19 response during rare high-level visit
Alex Azar is the most senior US official to visit Taipei in 40 years, threatening to escalate US-China tensions …
U.S. Official Praises Taiwan During Highest-Level Visit in Decades
The visit signals the growing importance of Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its territory, as ties between the United States and China deteriorate.
U.S. Visit to Taiwan Begins, Adding to Escalating China Tensions
On the most senior visit by an American official in more than four decades, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar hailed Taiwan’s democracy and praised President Tsai Ing-wen’s response to the …