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Chinese tech firms 'self-correct' to get ahead of potential regulatory fury
Fretting about unprecedented regulatory heat for China's tech sector, some companies are no longer waiting for any official reprimands that may or may not be forthcoming.
Meng’s dishonesty ‘abundantly clear’, last stage of extradition case hears
Canadian government lawyer Robert Frater said the US evidence against the Huawei executive established a prima facie case that she had defrauded HSBC.
China should release Canadians Spavor and Kovrig, says US top diplomat
‘The practice of arbitrarily detaining individuals to exercise leverage over foreign governments is completely unacceptable. People should never be used as bargaining chips,’ said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Taiwan, US agree to hold regular talks on coastguard cooperation
They have formed a working group to improve communication and share information on maritime security in the region.
Chip shortage prompts production halt at Volvo Cars in Gothenburg
Volvo Cars, owned by China's Geely Holding (GEELY.UL), will temporarily stop production at its Swedish plant in Gothenburg due to the shortage of semiconductor chips, it said on Wednesday.
Top public relations director at Chinese social media giant Weibo arrested
Chinese authorities have arrested a top public relations executive at Chinese social media giant Weibo Corp (WB.O), local Chinese media reported widely on Tuesday.
Boeing 737 MAX test plane takes flight in China - Flightradar24
A Boeing Co (BA.N) 737 MAX test plane took to the skies in China on Wednesday as the U.S. manufacturer looks to end a nearly two-and-a-half-year regulatory grounding of the model in the key travel market.
China court upholds Canadian's death sentence as Huawei CFO fights extradition
A Chinese court on Tuesday upheld a Canadian man's death sentence for drug smuggling, prompting condemnation from Ottawa, a day before another court is due to rule on the case of a Canadian accused of spying.
Canadian ambassador condemns death sentence for Schellenberg
The Canadian ambassador to China on Tuesday condemned a Chinese court's ruling that upheld the death sentence verdict for a Canadian convicted of drug smuggling and called for clemency.
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US retailers claim tariffs on Chinese goods hurt business during pandemic
Seven US trade groups filed a brief to the US Court of International Trade to address escalating US tariffs imposed on most Chinese goods.
Taiwan to stage mega live-fire war games next month
The island’s annual military exercise will follow the US’ largest war games in the region for 40 years, and the PLA’s five-day drill later this week.
SoftBank pauses China investing as crackdown roils portfolio
SoftBank Group Corp (9984.T) will pause its investing in China as it waits for regulatory action against the country's tech firms to play out, Chief Executive Masayoshi Son said on Tuesday.
China responds with fury to US hunt for Covid-19 lab leak evidence
Foreign ministry decries ‘obsession’ with political manipulation over virus origins and demands investigation into Fort Detrick claims.
US and China spar over ‘biggest threat’ in South China Sea
China has ignored the rules in advancing unlawful maritime claims, top US diplomat Antony Blinken told the UN, while Beijing’s envoy shot back by calling the US the ‘biggest threat to stability’ in the flashpoint region.
Tesla sold 32,968 China-made vehicles in July, local sales plunged m/m
U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) sold 32,968 China-made vehicles in July, including 24,347 for export, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) said on Tuesday.
Hong Kong legislature should apply anti-sanctions law in city: Carrie Lam
Direct implementation would open the door to foreign governments and media outlets ‘hyping up the issue’ to weaken city’s status as a financial centre, according to chief executive.
Hong Kong leader supports adoption of anti-sanctions law through local legislation
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she supports the implementation of a mainland Chinese law in the former British colony to respond to foreign sanctions, the strongest signal yet that the city is set to adopt the legislation.
Taiwan scraps US$1.1 billion mini missile assault boat project
Island’s navy says the plan to build 60 vessels was cancelled because the design did not meet its needs.
Blinken promotes US infrastructure bill as vital to competition with China
‘Our domestic renewal and our strength in the world are completely intertwined,’ says US secretary of state.
