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British Conservative politicians use pandemic to get tougher on China
Pressure to reconsider earlier British decisions in favour of Chinese businesses, including Huawei and its 5G technology.
China plans to make it easier for foreign life insurers to buy domestic firms: sources
China plans to make it easier for foreign life insurers to make controlling acquisitions and large equity investments in domestic peers, five people with knowledge of the matter said, as the country pushes ahead in opening up its financial sector.
WHO rejects 'China-centric' charge after Trump criticism
World Health Organization officials on Wednesday denied that the body was "China-centric" and said that the acute phase of a pandemic was not the time to cut funding, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he may put contributions on hold.
Lancet withdraws Chinese nurses' letter after they say it was not first-hand
British medical journal the Lancet on Thursday retracted a letter from two Chinese nurses purporting to be on the front line of the coronavirus fight, saying the authors had requested that it be withdrawn because it was not a first-hand account.
Britain slammed for inviting US-blacklisted Chinese firm to security fair
Surveillance giant Hikvision said to be linked to internment camps in Xinjiang.
British Airways cancels mainland China flights until end of March
British Airways said on Monday all its flights to mainland China had been canceled until the end of March as the government continues to advise against all but essential travel to the country due to an outbreak of coronavirus.
Trump 'apoplectic' with UK over Huawei 5G decision as US suggests taking stake in Nokia, Ericsson
U.S. Attorney General William Barr said a controlling stake in Nokia and Ericsson would "blunt" Huawei's "drive to domination."
China lab seeks patent on use of Gilead's coronavirus treatment
A state-run Chinese research institute has applied for a patent on the use of Gilead Sciences' experimental U.S. antiviral drug, which scientists think could provide treatment for the coronavirus that has killed hundreds and infected thousands.
France's Orange chooses Nokia and Ericsson to deploy its 5G network at home
Orange , France's biggest telecoms company, said it had chosen Nokia and Ericsson to deploy its 5G network in mainland France, as China's Huawei Technologies [HWT.UL] faces intense political scrutiny in Europe.
E.U. Recommends Limiting, but Not Banning, Huawei in 5G Rollout (Published 2020)
The bloc’s experts suggested members limit and monitor the involvement of “high-risk” vendors as they invest in next-generation mobile communications infrastructure.
Huawei denies German report it colluded with Chinese intelligence
Huawei [HWT.UL], the leading maker of telecoms network equipment, denied a newspaper report on Wednesday that alleged the German government was in possession of evidence that it had cooperated with Chinese intelligence.
China confirms human-to-human transmission of new coronavirus - Xinhua
China's National Health Commission confirmed on Monday that a new virus causing an outbreak of pneumonia in the country has been passed from person-to-person and has infected some medical staff, China's official Xinhua news agency said.
Oil down slightly after U.S.-China trade deal, U.S. product build
Oil prices were down slightly on Wednesday, pressured early by data showing big increases in U.S. refined products but recovered some of the losses later by the signing of a Phase 1 trade deal between Washington and Beijing.
China calls for restraint after Iran retaliates against U.S. forces
China urged the United States and Iran to exercise restraint and resolve their dispute via dialogue, after Tehran launched missile strikes against U.S.-led forces in Iraq in retaliation for a U.S. drone attack that killed a senior Iranian general.
Citic to Sell 22% Stake in McDonald’s China for $300 Million
Chinese state-owned conglomerate Citic Ltd. is planning to significantly reduce its stake in McDonald’s China Co. more than two years after it bought into the fast-food chain, as rising costs pinch the franchise’s profit.
China eyes increased ties with Kiribati, site of space tracking station
China said on Monday it hoped to expand newly restored ties with the Pacific state of Kiribati, site of a strategic but mothballed Chinese space tracking station, in comments that may further stoke U.S. anxiety about Beijing's growing influence.
China's Xi turns to financial experts to tame economic risks
As China struggles to deal with the slowdown of the world’s second-largest economy, it has embarked on a new strategy of placing financial experts in provinces to manage risks and rebuild regional economies.
China TV network cancels soccer broadcast after player criticizes country's treatment of Muslims
The match between England's Arsenal and Manchester City teams was removed from CCTV's schedule after Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil posted comments on social media about the treatment of Uighur Muslims in China.
Exclusive: Protest-free Macau to win financial policy rewards from China
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Macau next week to announce a raft of new policies aimed at diversifying the city's casino-dependent economy into a financial center, according to over a dozen interviews with officials and corporate executives.
Boris Johnson uses Huawei phone for selfie after hinting at UK ban
British PM posed for a picture holding what appeared to be telecoms giant’s P20 Pro device, a day after saying he might restrict firm’s products from 5G networks.
