Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai arrested on collusion charges
HONG KONG, Aug 10, 2020, Kyodo. Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai and his younger…
China
The People’s Republic of China is an economy of 1.3 billion people. When it joined APEC in 1991, it had a real GDP of USD 906 billion and a per capita GDP of USD 788. Today it is the second-largest economy in the world. By 2016, its real GDP has risen to USD 9.5 trillion, while its per capita GDP increased nine-fold to USD 6,800.
Apple suppliers’ shares plunge in Hong Kong, China as Trump’s WeChat ban is seen pummelling iPhone shipments
HONG KONG, Aug 10, 2020, SCMP. Apple suppliers in Hong Kong and China plummeted on…
China’s consumer price index up 2.7 per cent in July
BEIJING, Aug 10, 2020, China Daily. China’s consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation,…
US health chief arrives in Taiwan on trip condemned by China
TAIPEI, Aug 9, 2020, Bangkok Post. US Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar…
China, Pakistan push ahead with $6.8B rail project in region disputed with India
China and Pakistan have increased their cooperation on infrastructure development in Kashmir, where the two…
China risks paying ‘high cost’ for South China Sea intimidation: Japan defense chief
BEIJING, Aug 8, 2020, CNN. China’s attempts to change the status quo in the South…
Cambodia-China FTA to boost bilateral trade, investment ties: Cambodian minister
PHNOM PENH, Aug 8, 2020, Xinhua. The free trade agreement (FTA) between Cambodia and China…
US businesses in China face uncertainty as White House bans WeChat
HONG KONG, Aug 8, 2020, Reuters. As Tencent assesses how its business might be impacted…
Google removes 2,500 China-linked YouTube channels
TAIPEI, Aug 8, 2020, Taiwan News. Google has removed more than 2,500 channels from its…
US intelligence report on Trump-Biden election meddling reveals who Russia, China and Iran want to win
WASHINGTON D.C., Aug 8, 2020, CNBC. Russia is trying to “undermine” presumptive Democratic nominee Joe…
Taiwan in talks to make first purchase of sophisticated US drones: Sources
WASHINGTON D.C., Aug 7, 2020, Reuters. The United States is negotiating the sale of at…
Expect China to work sincerely on complete disengagement at LAC in Ladakh: India’s officials
NEW DELHI, Aug 7, 2020, The Asian Age. India on Thursday said it “expects” China…