Sunac China Becomes First Chinese Developer to Restructure Onshore Debt

China is forcing out foreign car companies

This year has been troubling for almost all foreign carmakers in that country, which boasts the world’s largest car market.

The Hill - Jan. 1

Belgium becomes first EU country to ban sale of disposable vapes

Products banned on health and environmental grounds, while Milan outlaws outdoor smoking . Belgium has become the EU first country to ban the sale of disposable vapes in an effort to stop young ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Hernández: Lakers go all-in on Austin Reaves and will learn whether he can become an all-star

The Lakers put their faith in Austin Reaves when they traded D'Angelo Russell, trusting the young shooter to help LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Taiwan president vows to boost the island's defense budget as China threats rise

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threats

ABC News - Jan. 1

China Reckons With Years of Excess

Overindebtedness, overbuilding and overcapacity are causing problems at home and abroad.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1

US investors in China venture funds race to comply with new tech rules

Financial institutions rush to secure assurances their money is not being used to develop Chinese technology

Financial Times - Jan. 1

Xi Jinping, China’s Leader, Nods to Economic Challenges

In a New Year’s address, Xi Jinping made a rare acknowledgment of the flagging economy while reiterating the government’s growth targets.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

China steps up drive to break Boeing and Airbus grip on plane market

State-owned Comac opens offices abroad and pushes for overseas certification as it increases output of C919 jets