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Canadian to appeal drug smuggling charges in China amid Beijing-Ottawa spat | CNN
A Chinese court will hear an appeal Saturday from a Canadian man reportedly convicted of drug smuggling -- the latest case to test relations between Ottawa and Beijing following the detention of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver this month.
December Early Indicators Show China Slowed for a Seventh Month
China’s economy slowed for a seventh straight month in December, as the trade war, subdued domestic demand and decelerating factory inflation combined to undercut growth.
Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, banked a $3 billion profit in 2018 – TechCrunch
Epic Games had as good a year in 2018 as any company in tech. Fortnite became the world’s most popular game, growing the company’s valuation to $15 billion, but it has helped the company pile up cash, too. Epic grossed a $3 billion profit for this year fueled by the continued success of Fortnite, a […]
China's Rival to GPS Technology Is Looking to Go Global
China’s alternative to the American-owned GPS extended its coverage beyond the Asia-Pacific region with a goal of becoming a dominating technology in the future, spurring gains in shares of related companies.
Morgan Stanley says it's 'outright bullish' on Asian markets
Asian markets have hit the bottom and will likely turn around in 2019 due to China's expansionary monetary policies to help spur economic growth, a Morgan Stanley strategist said on Thursday.
China's Debt Dilemma Surfaces Again as Growth Slows
With pressure building for major stimulus, leaders must decide whether boosting growth or controlling debt is more important.
President Xi Jinping's Next Moves Dictate China's Economic Future
Massive reforms over the past 40 years have given China economic might. Now Xi Jinping wants more.
Bishop from China's underground Catholic church steps down: state media
A bishop from China's underground Catholic church will step down at the request of the Vatican to make way for a candidate recognised by Beijing, state-run media reported, amid a thaw in relations. There are an estimated 12 million Catholics in China, divided between a government-run association whose clergy are chosen by the Communist Party and the unofficial church which swears allegiance to the Vatican. An agreement struck in September on the appointment of bishops paved the way for a rapprochement between the Holy See and Beijing, establishing diplomatic ties for the first time since 1951.
Globe editorial: Globe editorial: The end of the Trudeau government’s China delusion
By essentially kidnapping Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, the hard men of Beijing have shown their true faces
China’s Plan to Sideline Bitcoin
Beijing has accumulated dozens of blockchain patents.
A guide to the logos on China’s lunar far side mission
On the rocket sending its rover to the moon, China gave a shout-out to the scientists from elsewhere that developed instruments for the mission.
China Is Said to Be Preparing to Buy U.S. LNG and Soybeans Again
Chinese officials have begun preparing to restart imports of U.S. soybeans and liquefied natural gas, the first sign confirming the claims of President Donald Trump and the White House that China had agreed to start buying some U.S. products "immediately."
It's not over: The US-China trade war is still on despite 90-day tariff ceasefire, experts say
Markets around the world are cheering the 90-day ceasefire that U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on over the weekend, but experts expressed doubt that any concrete steps to totally ease tensions between the two economic giants can be achieved within that time frame.
Expect a photo op and a 'mock deal' at the Trump-Xi meeting — not a long-term truce, says economist
Expect a photo opportunity, a "mock deal" — and temporary market relief from the much-touted meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at the G-20 meeting, an economist told CNBC.
China hoped for a soft power win at APEC, instead Xi Jinping left dissatisfied | CNN
With the presidents of the United States and Russia staying home, it seemed Chinese President Xi Jinping would dominate this weekend at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit and increase his country's influence in the Pacific.
Beijing seeks to block outsiders from drilling in South China Sea
ASEAN resists call for ban seen as attempt to curb America's reach
Forget the trade war, China's economy has other big problems | CNN
China is riding out the trade war so far but its economic troubles run deep and could escalate rapidly if US tariffs really start to bite.
Ten years of Singles' Day, the huge shopping festival Alibaba invented
A major success story for the e-commerce giant, the day has become a symbol of China's rising consuming power.
A Fifth of China's Housing Is Empty. That's 50 Million Homes
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s mantra that homes should be for living in is falling on deaf ears, with tens of millions of apartments and houses standing empty across the country.
Trump-Xi Trade Deal Likely to Begin Rather Than End at G-20
With Tuesday’s midterm elections looming and financial markets coming off a rough October, the deal-maker appears to have the upper hand.