Outcry in China and Hong Kong after Lionel Messi returns from injury in time for Japan match | Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi’s appearance in Japan, days after remaining on the bench for the much-anticipated game in Hong Kong, sparked condemnation from Chinese state media, Hong Kong politicians and fans. Many in Hong Kong were disappointed when the 36-year-old Argentine did not appear on the field in a packed crowd on Sunday against Inter Miami. Fans […]
Republicans unveil effort barring China, Russia from buying US land
First appearance on Fox: House Republicans have announced a bill that would ban Chinese, Russian, North Korean, and Iranian nationals from purchasing public or private real estate in the United States. The American Land and Property Protection Act, introduced by Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri and co-sponsored by seven House Republicans, would protect nonresidents, corporations, agents, […]
Stocks Pare Gains as Traders Weigh China Support: Markets Wrap – Yahoo Finance
(Bloomberg) — Asian stocks fell from session highs as investors weighed China’s efforts to prop up markets and the impact of a series of cautious comments from U.S. Federal Reserve officials. Most Read Articles on Bloomberg Hong Kong stocks reversed gains in morning trading, but mainland stocks were volatile, pointing to doubts about the effectiveness […]
Estée Lauder slashing up to 5% of workforce on skittish China demand
Estée Lauder plans to cut 3% to 5% of its global workforce as it expands efforts to shore up profits squeezed by Chinese customers cutting back on sales of expensive luxury goods rose 14%. China’s boom after the lifting of pandemic restrictions never materialized, and recent results show mixed demand for luxury goods. While companies […]
With the US looking elsewhere, Uzbekistan and China quietly cement a regional alliance
While the United States, Russia, and Europe simultaneously seek to defuse (or worsen) the crises in Ukraine, Iraq, Syria, Israel/Gaza, the Persian Gulf, and the Red Sea/Yemen, Uzbekistan and China have quietly strengthened their partnership. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev State visit He will travel to China from January 23rd to 25th and visit Beijing […]
Australian democracy blogger receives suspended death penalty in China
Chinese-born Australian democracy blogger Yang Hengjun was given a suspended death sentence by a Chinese court on Monday. The Australian government, which has consistently supported Mr. Yang, expressed shock at the latest verdict. Yang was convicted of espionage and sentenced to death with a two-year suspended sentence, which in China is often a life sentence. […]
China Stocks Post More Wild Swings Amid Beijing Stability Vow – Yahoo Finance
(Bloomberg) — Chinese stocks continued volatile trading on Monday following last week’s selloff as investors assessed policymakers’ latest promises to stabilize a struggling stock market. Most Read Articles on Bloomberg Stocks rebounded in the afternoon after securities regulators said they would take steps to prevent risks posed by stock pledges. The CSI300 index rose more […]
Russia, China and Iran could target UK via Irish ‘backdoor’, thinktank warns | Defence policy
Britain faces a “back door” threat to its security from the presence of Russia, China and Iran in the Republic of Ireland, according to an influential think tank report that accuses Dublin of “freeloading” when it comes to European defence. It is said that there is Britain should also increase its air and naval presence […]
‘We need to win’ AI race against Beijing, House China Committee member warns
Exclusive: House Republicans on the Special Committee on China have warned that it is important for the United States to beat China in the “race” for dominance in artificial intelligence. “China is pursuing AI, but at the same time they are pursuing quantum computing, which is a deadly combination,” Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, told Fox […]
$167M of North Korean false eyelashes, wigs exported to West via China
Last year, more than $165 million worth of false eyelashes and wigs were exported from North Korea and sold to Western countries as “made in China.” False eyelashes and wigs, known colloquially as “fake,” accounted for 60% of North Korea’s declared exports to China in 2023, bringing in $167 million in foreign exchange for the […]