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‘Clear abuse’: China says US broke WTO rules by banning TikTok

Posted on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020By Editor

Beijing has accused the United States of breaking global trading rules over bans on Chinese-made apps, including TikTok and WeChat. … Read More >‘Clear abuse’: China says US broke WTO rules by banning TikTok

New trade war front? US looks into Vietnam’s trade & currency practices

Posted on October 4, 2020October 4, 2020By Editor

Using the same law that allowed the US to impose tariffs on billions of dollars worth of Chinese imports, the Trump administration opened an investigation into the trade practices of one of its biggest trading partners, Vietnam. … Read More >New trade war front? US looks into Vietnam’s trade & currency practices

Armed to the Teeth: Chinese Military Boasts New Combat Drone During Drills – Video

Posted on October 4, 2020October 4, 2020By Editor

The new drone can reportedly perform various missions, from recon to midair interceptions, as well as engage enemies with guided munitions. … Read More >Armed to the Teeth: Chinese Military Boasts New Combat Drone During Drills – Video

Op-ed

Canada’s attempted escalation of cold war against China only illustrates how impotent Trudeau really is

Posted on October 4, 2020October 4, 2020By Editor

Canadians are starting to question Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s ongoing hostility towards China. In trying to play tough with Beijing and keep his allies happy, he’s only making Canada look weak. … Read More >Canada’s attempted escalation of cold war against China only illustrates how impotent Trudeau really is

Move over dollar: Chinese yuan ends quarter with biggest gains in 12 years

Posted on October 3, 2020October 3, 2020By Editor

The Chinese currency has started drawing investor attention as a safe haven asset from volatility after its best performance in more than a decade. … Read More >Move over dollar: Chinese yuan ends quarter with biggest gains in 12 years

UK

UK govt report claims Huawei security failings pose long-term risk, but company says defects not linked to ‘China interference’

Posted on October 3, 2020October 3, 2020By Editor

UK security officials were not convinced by China’s Huawei Technologies that the security risks of using its products in Britain can be adequately managed in the long term, a government report said. … Read More >UK govt report claims Huawei security failings pose long-term risk, but company says defects not linked to ‘China interference’

Russia

Russia’s FSB detains Siberian nuclear scientist suspected of passing classified technologies & state secrets to China

Posted on October 3, 2020October 3, 2020By Editor

A Russian physicist is being accused of divulging state secrets, after conducting research at a physics lab in China. He couldn’t return to his work there due to Covid rules and had recently been working at Tomsk State University. … Read More >Russia’s FSB detains Siberian nuclear scientist suspected of passing classified technologies & state secrets to China

USA

FBI warns gullible clearance-holders of Chinese spies in self-produced propaganda flick ‘Nevernight Connection’

Posted on October 2, 2020October 2, 2020By Editor

The FBI has warned Americans with security clearances that Chinese agents are scheming to dupe them into turning over classified information, releasing a half-hour propaganda film fictionalizing one such case. … Read More >FBI warns gullible clearance-holders of Chinese spies in self-produced propaganda flick ‘Nevernight Connection’

Chinese manufacturing activity continues to expand, recovering from Covid crisis

Posted on October 1, 2020October 1, 2020By Editor

China’s official manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) for September has come in at 51.5, as compared to 51.0 in August, according to its National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). A figure above 50 indicates expansion. … Read More >Chinese manufacturing activity continues to expand, recovering from Covid crisis

China to probe Google over Android’s possible market abuse – report

Posted on October 1, 2020October 1, 2020By Editor

Beijing is preparing to launch an antitrust probe into Alphabet’s Google, looking into allegations it has leveraged the dominance of its Android mobile operating system to stifle competition, Reuters reported, citing sources. … Read More >China to probe Google over Android’s possible market abuse – report