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How the US is bankrolling Beijing’s ambitions
The United States can no longer afford to prioritize short-term financial gain over national security.Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Japan will watch China's military after Beijing admits violating Japanese airspace
Japanese officials say they are closely watching to see if China keeps its promise to prevent further violations of Japan’s airspace after explaining that an incursion by a Chinese military ...World - ABC News - 3 days ago -
China expectedly keeps benchmark lending rates steady as Beijing assesses stimulus measures
The People's Bank of China said it would keep the one-year loan prime rate at 3.1%, while holding the five-year LPR at 3.6%.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Foreign governments criticize Hong Kong's sentencing of 45 activists. Beijing defends it
Forty-five prominent activists in Hong Kong have been sentenced to up to 10 years in jail, sparking criticism from foreign governments and rights groupsWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
China is doubling down on Latin America ties to bolster influence and trade, experts say
China President Xi Jinping last week inaugurated a $3.5 billion megaport, majority-owned by China state shipping company Cosco, during a trip to Peru.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago -
Bolton: Moscow, Beijing should feel ‘a lot of relief’ if Gabbard is confirmed as DNI
Former national security adviser John Bolton said Russia and China should feel “a lot of relief” if former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) is confirmed as President-elect Trump’s director of ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Trump tariffs would hurt US defence sector, warns Beijing adviser
Chinese government-affiliated expert says America would bear brunt of trade measures promised by president-electWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
As Beijing Threatens, Taiwan Looks Nervously at Trump
The president-elect pressed Taiwan during his campaign to spend significantly more to defend against the growing threat of attack by China. Some in Taiwan say it can’t afford to spend what Donald ...World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
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How Beijing Took Control of Hong Kong's Financial Hub---and Left the West Behind
The world’s pre-eminent East-meets-West investment hub has become more Chinese as international financial institutions, corporations, and expatriates retreatWorld - The Wall Street Journal - November 13 -
Trump Is Recruiting a Team of China Hawks. So Why Is Beijing Relieved?
Absent from the expected cabinet lineup are China’s most-feared adversaries, including Mike Pompeo and Robert O’Brien.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 13 -
Hong Kong stocks fall as China’s stimulus package disappoints
Hang Seng index down 1.5% after Beijing unveils $1.4tn plan to restructure local government debt but no consumer supportBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
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Italian President Mattarella meets Chinese leader Xi in Beijing amid complex ties
Italian President Sergio Mattarella has met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping Friday on an official visit to ChinaWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment
Also in today’s newsletter, Fed cuts rates and Citi revamps wealth banker payWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Chinese exports soar as Beijing prepares for trade tensions with Trump
China could respond to aggressive new tariffs with bigger stimulus action or currency depreciation, say analystsWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Trump's Win Signals More Confrontation With Beijing
The president-elect is set to deepen trade tensions with Washington’s top rival, while China could benefit from weaker U.S. alliances.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
Beijing prefers neither: China’s view of the US election
China’s approach could be summarized as calibrating its strategies to account for the leader in the Oval Office in the areas of economy, foreign policy and Taiwan.Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
China blocking UK plans in Beijing amid east London mega-embassy dispute
Exclusive: UK rebuild of Beijing embassy held up as Angela Rayner faces fraught decision on Royal Mint Court site. UK politics live – latest updates China is blocking requests to rebuild the ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
As China approaches WTO, analysts say Beijing-EU tariff spat unlikely to go 'too far'
China's commerce ministry said Monday that it had filed an additional appeal with the WTO over the EU's tariffs on its EVs, as bilateral talks have yet to lead to a breakthrough.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
Elon Musk's influence over Trump is being closely watched by Beijing
Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s influence over former President Donald Trump could be good news for China, where he has extensive business interests.Top stories - NBC News - November 4 -
China's space station gets new crew as Beijing advances Xi's "space dream"
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Beijing considers $1.4 trillion borrowing increase to support economy: Reuters
Fresh stimulus would help local authorities resolve off balance-sheet debtBusiness - MarketWatch - October 29 -
A knife attack near a school in Beijing injures 5 people, including 3 children
A knife attack near a school in China’s capital has injured five people, including three childrenWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
How Beijing Tamed a Lawless Industry and Gained Global Influence
State-controlled companies now run an industry once known for its acid pits, radioactive waste and smugglers.Business - The New York Times - October 28 -
Australia's leader rejects Beijing's claims that his country is rife with 'racism and hate crimes'
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected accusations from Beijing that his country is “plagued by systemic racism and hate crimes” after an Australian diplomat led a group of ...World - ABC News - October 24
