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WeWork temporarily closes 100 buildings in China over coronavirus: CNBC
Office sharing startup WeWork has temporarily closed 100 buildings in China due to the coronavirus outbreak, Chairman Marcelo Claure said in a CNBC interview on Monday.
China, Japan in close contact on Xi Jinping visit amid virus concerns
Japanese chief cabinet secretary and diplomatic source deny report the trip could be postponed because of outbreak, while Chinese foreign ministry also says preparations are continuing.
China trade agency to offer firms force majeure certificates amid coronavirus outbreak
A Chinese international trade promotion agency said it would offer force majeure certificates to companies struggling to cope with the impact of the new coronavirus epidemic on their business with overseas partners.
China Seen Slowing to 4.5% in 1Q in Severe, Short Virus Outbreak
China’s economy may grow just 4.5% this quarter, down from 6% in the prior three months, if the coronavirus inflicts a severe yet temporary impact on output, according to Bloomberg Economics.
As Coronavirus Spreads, So Does Anti-Chinese Sentiment (Published 2020)
Fears of the outbreak have fueled xenophobia as a wave of panic spreads, sometimes outstripping practical concerns.
Bali to Bangkok: China virus threatens disaster for tourist hotspots
The colourful dances of Bali's annual Kintamani Festival have fallen victim to coronavirus -- and travel restrictions to halt its spread could prove costly for other places that rely on Chinese tourists.
In Japan, fears grow that Chinese academic has been detained on mainland
Yuan Keqin, who teaches at the Hokkaido University of Education, has been missing since June when he returned for his mother’s funeral in Changchun.
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.
Exclusive: Temasek, Trustbridge target majority stake in WeWork China at $1 billion valuation – sources
Temasek Holdings and Trustbridge Partners have held talks with WeWork China over increasing their stake in the China branch of the troubled co-working startup to take majority ownership, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Indonesia asks Japan to invest in Natuna islands following stand-off with China
JAKARTA: Indonesia's President Joko Widodo on Friday (Jan 10) asked Japan to step up investment in fisheries and energy in the Natuna ...
JPMorgan Boosts Space in Tallest China Skyscraper Shanghai Tower
JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Nomura Holdings Inc. are taking extra office space in China with both increasing headcount in the nation as it opens its $45 trillion financial industry to more competition.
China starts work on biggest ever civilian patrol vessel
Ship commissioned by Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration expected to go to sea in September next year.
U.S. lawmakers reach deal on massive defense bill, eye Russia, Turkey, China
U.S. lawmakers announced an agreement on Monday on a $738-billion bill setting policy for the Department of Defense, including new measures for competing with Russia and China, family leave for federal workers and the creation of President Donald Trump's long-desired Space...
China Maritime Incursions Near Japan-Held Islands Hit Record
The number of Chinese maritime incursions near Japanese-held islands in the East China Sea soared to a record this year, illustrating simmering tensions between Asia’s two biggest economies.
Record number of Chinese ships identified near Diaoyu Islands
Experts say one side setting foot on the islands, or an accidental collision between the vessels in the waters surround them, are potential flashpoints.
China Dairy Giant Buying Kirin Assets for $419 Million
China Mengniu Dairy Co. agreed to buy Kirin Holdings Co.’s Australian beverage unit Lion Dairy & Drinks for about 45.6 billion yen ($419 million), the Chinese dairy giant’s latest foray into the continent.
Japan Needs to Do More to Fix China’s Image Problem, Xi Says
In a statement that is likely to annoy some in Japan ahead of his visit planned for next spring, Chinese President Xi Jinping blamed the unpopularity of his country on Japanese bias and prejudice.
What trade war? Chinese companies wow with third-quarter report card
The top 200 Chinese companies spanning consumer, technology, industrial, property and financial industries reported September quarter earnings well ahead of market expectations, setting them up for a strong showing next year, analysts said.
Japanese ‘spy’ detained in China allowed to return home
The man, identified by China’s foreign ministry as Nobu Iwatani, reportedly confessed to collecting a large amount of ‘classified information’.
China Keeps on Raking in Foreign Cash Even as Trade War Rages
Foreign companies continue to invest more in China even after President Donald Trump called on U.S. firms to look elsewhere, as the rising spending power of 1.4 billion people proves too hard to resist.
