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US national security adviser urges Brazil not to use Huawei in 5G network
Jake Sullivan conveyed the warning to Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro last week, a White House official confirms, adding that Sullivan also said the US supports Brazil’s bid to become a Nato partner but did not tie that support to avoiding Huawei.
August 9, 2021 Source: South China Morning Post
Private equity firms revise China strategy as regulatory crackdown widens
Private equity firms are rethinking their strategies in China as a widening regulatory crackdown on some of the country's hottest sectors forces investors to scout for bets in other industries that they hope will be less vulnerable to sudden policy changes.
August 9, 2021 Source: Reuters
U.S., China trade barbs at U.N. over South China Sea
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called out bullying in the South China Sea on Monday and warned the U.N. Security Council that a conflict "would have serious global consequences for security and for commerce," sparking a strong rebuke from China.
August 9, 2021 Source: Reuters
Chinese report says US is ‘world’s number one in pandemic failure’
Three Chinese think tanks publish paper stating the US was to blame for ‘currency abuse, pandemic turmoil … origin-tracing terrorism’.
August 9, 2021 Source: South China Morning Post
Conflict brewing between pandas and wolves in China’s foreign policy community
While the Wolf Warrior might suit Beijing’s dealings with the US, panda diplomacy may be more prudent to keep other relationships, says academic.
August 8, 2021 Source: South China Morning Post
Olympic medal count: US tops in gold, China 2nd; ASEAN wins 13 medals
Host Japan ranks third in gold medals in final Tokyo 2020 standings
August 8, 2021 Source: Nikkei Asia
China and Russia get back to testing each other’s military tactics
A string of bilateral and multilateral exercises follows a pandemic-induced lull, as both Beijing and Moscow seek to face down an increasingly belligerent Washington.
August 7, 2021 Source: South China Morning Post
Cultural Revolution to Wolf Warrior: Chinese envoys on edge of new era
Will the younger cohort rise to the challenge as China pursues its ultimate ambition to outshine the US on global primacy and influence?
August 7, 2021 Source: South China Morning Post
US-China rivalry puts Pacific centre stage for world’s navies
The US Indo-Pacific command is planning a near-month-long series of global exercises with major allies including Japan, Britain and Australia.
August 7, 2021 Source: South China Morning Post
Biden administration shrugs off pressure to remove China tariffs
‘We are conducting a robust, strategic review of our economic relationship with China to create effective policy that delivers results for American workers,’ said the US Trade Representative’s office.
August 6, 2021 Source: South China Morning Post
EXCLUSIVE Chinese retailer Shein lacks disclosures, made false statements about factories
Shein, the fast-growing Chinese online retailer, has not made public disclosures about working conditions along its supply chain that are required by law in the United Kingdom, and the company until recently falsely stated on its website that conditions in the factories it uses were certified by international labor standards bodies, Reuters has found.
August 6, 2021 Source: Reuters
Biden offers 'safe haven' to Hong Kong residents in U.S. after China crackdown
President Joe Biden on Thursday offered temporary "safe haven" to Hong Kong residents in the United States, allowing what could be thousands of people to extend their stay in response to Beijing's crackdown on democracy in the Chinese territory.
August 6, 2021 Source: Reuters
Duolingo app no longer available on some Chinese app stores
Duolingo Inc (DUOL.O) said late on Thursday it was aware that its popular Duolingo language learning app was no longer available for download on some app stores in China.
August 5, 2021 Source: Reuters
As US-China friction grows, Beijing unleashes its fiery young diplomats
Xie Feng was sent in to do the tough talking to the US’ Wendy Sherman in Tianjin last month but just how much can he achieve in an era of growing belligerence?
August 5, 2021 Source: South China Morning Post
Xi says China aims to provide 2 bln COVID-19 vaccine doses to world in 2021 -CCTV
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday said China will strive to provide 2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines to other countries in 2021, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
August 5, 2021 Source: Reuters
U.S. approves potential sale of howitzers to Taiwan - Pentagon
The U.S. State Department approved the potential sale of 40 155mm M109A6 Medium Self-Propelled Howitzer artillery systems to Taiwan in a deal valued at up to $750 million, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
August 5, 2021 Source: Reuters
China vows to hit back at US$750 million US arms sale to Taiwan
Beijing says the sale sends the wrong signal to Taiwanese independence forces.
August 5, 2021 Source: South China Morning Post
China says Asean cooperation shouldn’t be ‘hollowed out’ in swipe at US
Foreign Minister Wang Yi tells East Asia Summit the region should ‘be wary of pseudo-multilateralism’.
August 5, 2021 Source: South China Morning Post
Boeing 737 MAX departs for key test flight in China
A Boeing Co (BA.N) 737 Max jet departed for China on Wednesday to conduct a flight test as part of the U.S. planemaker's attempt to gain approval in the vital travel market following two fatal crashes, people familiar with the matter said.
August 5, 2021 Source: Reuters
Shares in Chinese e-cigarette firms slide after state media report
Shares in Chinese vaping firms slid on Thursday after state media reported many minors are able to purchase e-cigarettes in the country despite a ban on sales to under-18s and cited an expert as saying a tougher crackdown was needed.
August 4, 2021 Source: Reuters