Few geopolitical contests are as mismatched as China and Taiwan. The Taiwan Strait remains one of the world’s most dangerous flashpoints. Tensions are on the rise again with the US sending its highest …
China, Iran, Russia interfering in US election to sway votes
China, Russia and Iran are interfering in the US election using “covert and overt influence” to sway voters’ preferences and perspectives, the National Counterintelligence and Security Centre Director …
China’s recovery is ‘on track’ despite lagging domestic consumption: Morgan Stanley
China’s export data continues to top expectations and its factories are recovering well as the country was the “first in, first out” of the coronavirus crisis. Domestic consumption may still be …
Pelosi says election threats from Russia, China aren’t equal
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the threats of interference in the U.S. presidential election from Russia and China are not equal …
Gold dips as dollar holds onto gains as investors focus on U.S.-China spat
“A correction is very possible here. It really depends on how market views the overall dollar, with U.S.-China trade escalation sort of favourable to the dollar.” The dollar has, on occasion, been the …
The Latest: China sees drop in new locally transmitted cases
New locally transmitted cases of coronavirus in China fell to just 14 over the past 24 hours, the National Health Commission reported Monday …
China bank failure fires quiet warning shot
Beijing will let Baoshang Bank go under in the first such insolvency since 2001 – a quiet warning shot fired at Chinese financial markets. The liquidation of the municipal lender, used as a piggy bank …
China’s factory deflation slows in July as recovery gains strength
China’s factory deflation eased in July, driven by a rise in global oil prices and as industrial activity climbed back towards pre-coronavirus levels, adding to signs of recovery in the world’s second …
China’s military takes centre stage in Covid-19 vaccine race
While governments around the world are planning to give the first doses of a proven Covid-19 vaccine to healthcare workers who are most exposed to the virus, China is prioritising people on a …
US-China relations: is Azar’s visit to Taiwan a sign of Washington’s disregard for Beijing?
The upcoming visit of a senior US official to Taiwan is evidence of the healthy relationship between the two sides and indicative of Washington’s dwindling concern about upsetting Beijing, observers …