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China calls for 'win-win' solution to US trade tensions
With the threat of a trade war looming, China's first vice premier says the country wants to boost imports.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
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Hong Kong chief justice claims overseas judges have left due to ‘orchestrated harassment’
Andrew Cheung defends city’s legal processes as ‘transparent, fair and independent’ despite mounting concerns from departing legal officers. Hong Kong’s top judge has claimed the exodus of foreign ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Panama begins audit of Hong Kong company in nod to Trump
US president has said he wants waterway back over alleged Chinese influenceFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Malaysia ties fortunes to Singapore as US-China tensions mount
New special economic zone paves way for closer relations between one-time south-east Asian rivalsFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump issues an executive order to suspend the US TikTok ban. But can it stick?
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order Monday to keep TikTok operating for 75 days, a relief to the social media platform’s users even as national security questions persistABC News - Jan. 20 -
TikTok thanks Trump after it begins restoring service to US users
A ban in the United States initially began to take effect earlier Sunday.ABC News - Jan. 20 -
TikTok begins restoring US service after Trump vows to delay ban
Chinese-owned video app thanks incoming president for ‘clarity’ after temporarily going dark over the weekendFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
‘We’ve impeded China’: departing official defends US export controls
Alan Estevez was at cutting edge of Biden administration’s efforts to take global lead in artificial intelligenceFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
TikTok restores service in US after Trump pledge
TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
TikTok says it is restoring service in US after Trump vowed to delay ban
President-elect says order would give company extra 90 days to find buyer and suggests that US take a 50% stake. TikTok said on Sunday that it was restoring services in the US after Donald Trump ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
TikTok restoring service to US users
TikTok said Sunday it is "in the process" of restoring service to the U.S., just more than 12 hours after cutting off access to the popular video-sharing platform in anticipation of a ban. “In ...The Hill - Jan. 19 -
Apple, Google remove TikTok from stores as app halts service in U.S.
Apple and Google have removed TikTok from their respective app stores as U.S. operations shut down.CNBC - Jan. 19 -
Incoming British ambassador to US praises Trump in op-ed
The incoming British ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson praised President-elect Trump in a new op-ed, predicting his forthcoming presidency will be one of the “most consequential” in recent ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Apple suspends AI-generated news alert service after BBC complaint
Inaccurate notices branded with broadcaster’s logo sent to iPhone users but tech firm works on improvements. Apple is suspending an artificial intelligence feature that made inaccurate summaries of ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
US targets China’s answer to OpenAI with trade blacklisting
Beijing-based Zhipu singled out among artificial intelligence start-ups for allegedly advancing Chinese military capabilitiesFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Biden strengthens US cyber defenses against Russia and China threats
Outgoing president signs executive order to tackle US vulnerabilities after attacks that have cost country billions. The Biden administration is making a final push to fortify America’s cyber ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
China discussing using Musk as broker in TikTok deal
Officials consider involving billionaire confidant of Donald Trump in effort to save video app from US banFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
US imposes export controls on chips for AI to counter China
American semiconductor industry warns move will aid competitors while EU has also protested against the new rulesFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
The delights of Hong Kong’s iconic ‘tea restaurants’
Cha chaan tengs — frenetic, no-frills eateries where bankers share tables with builders — bring together local dishes and western imports in a uniquely delicious mixFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
US streamlines deportation flights to China
The Biden administration repatriated more than 500 Chinese nationals in the last year, laying the groundwork for systematic deportations across the Pacific Ocean. On Friday, the Department of ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Trump Organization Says Incoming President Will Separate Himself From Family Business
The company is set to release a series of ethics rules governing Donald Trump’s interactions with his business empire.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
Shui Ka-chun, Hong Kong Activist, Dies
A social worker and teacher imprisoned for his activism, he later wrote about the toll of incarceration and worked to help others behind bars.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Chinese toymaker taps ‘kidult’ craze as shares soar on Hong Kong debut
As birth rates fall in Asia, companies focus on nostalgic toys for young adultsFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
How business is bracing for a US-China trade war
President-elect Trump talked tough on tariffs on his way to securing a resounding win for Republicans in November, and now businesses are preparing for a trade war that could eclipse the one that ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
How Service-Based Businesses Can Use Tech Strategies to Unlock Growth Capital
Should you spin off a tech venture, or use tech to enhance your existing business?Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Pentagon blacklisting of China’s EV battery maker puts US banks in bind
Involvement in Hong Kong secondary listing of CATL raises reputational risks for Wall Street groupsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Why China’s industrial giants won’t be damaged by latest US blacklisting
Being placed on the Chinese military blacklist does not carry specific penalties or immediate bansFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
War or peace? Trump inherits turbulent US-China ties
The United States and China appear destined for a military conflict, with bellicose rhetoric on both sides, an escalating arms race and Beijing widely considered the most serious threat to the U.S. ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
US adds Tencent and CATL to blacklist of companies working with China’s military
Shares of WeChat owner and EV battery maker fall after defence department discloses designationFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Tencent shares fall 8% in Hong Kong after U.S. designates it a Chinese military company
Other Chinese companies added to the list included battery maker CATL, which is part of the supply chain for automakers like Ford and Tesla.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
China rips US over sanctions in hacking incidents targeting infrastructure
China slammed the U.S. on Monday for sanctioning a Beijing-based cybersecurity firm allegedly behind a botnet targeting American infrastructure, accusing Washington of “using the issue of ...The Hill - Jan. 6