Chinese regulators have summoned Ant Group founder Jack Ma and two other senior executives to a formal meeting just days before the company’s shares are due to begin trading in Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Australian exporters to China face $6 billion ‘D-Day’
China is banning Australian wine, copper, barley, coal, sugar, timber and lobster exports from Friday, an unconfirmed customs official notice says.
China’s Ant Group facing regulatory pressure ahead of record IPO
Fintech giant Ant Group is facing growing Chinese pressure over potential risks in its online lending business, with co-founder Jack Ma and other executives summoned to an unusual meeting with …
US Asia Allies Japan, South Korea Build Better China Ties Despite Concerns
World War II era, do not share President Donald Trump’s tough anti-China position and have sought better ties with the People’s Republic, even as major challenges persist.
Joe Biden must clear the air on Hunter Biden and his China business dealings — win or lose
A public commitment from the Biden family to fully comply with any investigation is critical to restore confidence and take on Chinese attempts to undermine the U.S.
Factbox: What’s New in China’s 2020 Population Survey Versus 2010 Census
More than 1 billion Chinese citizens will participate in a once-in-a-decade census that will inform policymakers on demographic shifts in the world’s most-populous but fast-ageing nation, and help …
The growing U.S. deficit raises questions about funding as China cuts U.S. debt holdings
The U.S. deficit is burgeoning and it’s set to grow much bigger with a planned second stimulus package to beat the pandemic fallout.
US Cyber Command expands operations against Russia, China and Iran
US Cyber Command expanded its operations aimed at identifying malicious foreign cyber actors before Tuesday’s presidential election, using missions to not only seek out Russian hackers, but those from …
Hong Kong Index Has Just Made It Easy for Ant to Be Included
Hong Kong’s stock index compiler is rolling out the red carpet for new listings in its China gauge, just days before the biggest initial public offering of all time.
Sri Lanka’s total COVID-19 cases surpass 11,000
(Xinhua) — The number of COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka rose to 11,224 on Monday after 164 new patients were detected, according to the health ministry. Out of the total patients, 5,249 had recovered …