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‘Reasonable to conclude’ forced labour in China: UN expert

Special rapporteur on slavery says some abuses in Xinjiang could amount to “crime against humanity”.

Al Jazeera · Aug 18, 2022

US to hold trade talks with Taiwan in new show of support

The U.S. government says it will hold talks with Taiwan on a trade treaty in a new sign of support for the self-ruled island democracy claimed by China’s ruling Communist Party as part of its territory

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2022

Alibaba, EV Stocks Fall, Tencent Bucks The Trend After Earnings Report: Hang Seng Index Today

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index opened in the red on Thursday, losing 0.39% in morning trade, following a sluggish session on Wall Street on Wednesday. The U.S. Federal Reserve has indicated more rate hikes according to the minutes of its policy meeting. However, it did indicate the pace of the…

Benzinga · Aug 18, 2022

Can China correct course on Covid, like Vietnam?

The world's two largest Communist countries have a lot in common. Just over a year ago, Vietnam's party leaders gave General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong an unprecedented third five-year term as the top leader, crediting him with successfully containing the Covid-19 pandemic. China's President Xi Jinping is poised to win…

Bangkok Post · Aug 17, 2022

NYPD cop accused of spying for China heads to trial in the fall

NEW YORK — A New York Police Department officer accused of spying for the Chinese government will head to trial in Brooklyn federal court next month, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Tribune News Service · Aug 17, 2022

Taiwan envoy to U.S. says China bullying spurs foreign interest in visits to island

China's aggressive military response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has increased interest from other countries' parliaments in similar trips, the island's de facto ambassador to the United States said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Aug 17, 2022

Chinese EV Maker BYD Aims to Conquer World Markets as the Un-Tesla

Already the biggest electric vehicle producer at home, it bets low prices and producing its own batteries and chips will make it a global leader.

Businessweek · Aug 17, 2022

Chinese government attempts to boost birth rate with new policies

Measures include improved maternal healthcare and efforts to reduce abortions as China seeks to reverse declining population growth

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2022

China To Win At Expense Of Flawed US Semiconductor Tech Export Policies: Report

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Benzinga · Aug 17, 2022

India, China troops to take part in Russia war games

Participation of India, China in Vostok (East) 2022 exercises comes amid ongoing border tensions in Eastern Ladakh

The Hindu · Aug 17, 2022