Celebrating a newly-retired Shanshan Feng, the pioneering Chinese player who broke barriers with humor and one-of-a-kind style It has been a great career for Feng. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 9, 2022
The 3 Top Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy Now The U.S. aerospace and defense industry is evolving, supported by lucrative fiscal investments and rapid defense technology advancement. Moreover, given the growing tension between China and Taiwan, it could be wise to add quality aerospace and defense stocks, Lockheed Martin (LMT), L3Harris Technologies (LHX), and Raytheon Technologies Corp. (RTX) to… StockNews.com · Aug 9, 2022
3 Energy Stocks to Buy on the Dip Despite the recent retreat in oil and gas prices from their peaks, analysts expect energy prices to rise, driven by substantial demand and restricted supply. A surge in demand due to the reopening of China’s economy could boost oil and gas prices significantly. Given the industry tailwinds, we think it… StockNews.com · Aug 9, 2022
What we know so far about ‘Langya,’ the new virus discovered in China The new virus has already infected 35 people, though none have become seriously ill The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022
Navigating Sri Lanka’s rocky road to recovery Focusing on smarter policymaking would ensure a smoother path ahead The Hindu · Aug 9, 2022
China sounds alarm as new virus 'spread from a shrew' infects 35 people across country Scientists in China studied 25 animals and decided the shrew is the most likely transmitter of the entirely new Langya virus - which could already be transmitting among humans Daily Mirror · Aug 9, 2022
Shared history: On the Commonwealth Games India did well at the Commonwealth Games that is increasingly losing its allure The Hindu · Aug 9, 2022
China: Plug-In Car Sales Forecast For 2022 Revised Upward Sales of plug-in electric cars in China are very strong this year and it's expected that 6 million total sales will be achieved in 2022. InsideEVs · Aug 9, 2022
Tesla Model Y In China Gets New Airbag Tesla announced via Weibo that the new airbag is a "far-side" airbag that now comes standard in addition to the Model Y's current suite of airbags. InsideEVs · Aug 9, 2022
China discovers potentially fatal new virus passed to humans from shrews The Langya Henipavirus, known as “Langya”, has already infected 35 people says Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022
Risk of 'miscalculation' from China drills As the Chinese ambassador prepares to address the National Press Club, there are concerns about potential miscalculations from military drills near Taiwan. AAP · Aug 9, 2022
Biden Signs $280B CHIPS Act in Bid to Boost US over China President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a $280 billion bipartisan bill to boost domestic high-tech manufacturing, part of his administration's push to boost US competitiveness over China. Flanked by scores of lawmakers, union officials, local politicians and business leaders, Biden feted the legislation, a core part of his economic agenda… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 9, 2022
Biden signs CHIPS Act to boost US chipmakers, compete with China Biden’s team has stressed that the CHIPS and Science act is vital to competing with and countering China. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Aug 9, 2022 Biden, suddenly on a hot streak, signs semiconductor bill as businesses boost investment WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed a broad competition bill into law Tuesday that will direct $52.7 billion toward domestic semiconductor research and development as part of an effort to make the U.S. less dependent on China and other Asian nations.
Axios · Aug 9, 2022 Nationalism rules China's internet during Taiwan tensions Nationalism thrives on China's highly censored internet, but it can come at a cost for Beijing.
InsideEVs · Aug 9, 2022 China: Tesla EV Sales Decreased In July 2022 To Below 30,000 July has been another slower month in terms of vehicle production at the Tesla Giga Shanghai plant in China.
The Hindu · Aug 9, 2022 First batch of Indian students stuck back home will arrive 'very soon': China “We are working intensively for the return of foreign students to China and the process for Indian student’s return has begun," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told media briefing in Beijing.
Benzinga · Aug 9, 2022 Benzinga Before The Bell: Tesla's China Sales Plunge, Snap Rolls Out Parental Control Features, White House Unaware of Raid On Trump's Mar-a-Lago And Other Top Financial Stories Tuesday, August 9 CNBC
The New Daily · Aug 9, 2022 China’s response to Taiwan criticism points to rocky diplomatic road ahead China has accused Australia of interference in its internal affairs by criticising its military drills in the straits of Taiwan.
Reuters · Aug 9, 2022 Pelosi says U.S. cannot allow China to isolate Taiwan U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended her trip to Taiwan on Tuesday as "absolutely" worth it and said the United States cannot allow China to isolate the self-governing island.
The Conversation · Aug 9, 2022 China-US tensions: how global trade began splitting into two blocs Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan has elicited a strong response from China: three days of simulated attack on Taiwan with further drills announced, plus a withdrawal from critical ongoing conversations with the US on climate change and the military.
Bangkok Post · Aug 9, 2022 Flight bookings to Hong Kong surge 249% after quarantine cut Hong Kong’s decision to reduce the number of days arrivals must spend in hotel quarantine triggered an immediate surge in flight bookings to the city, said China’s largest travel online agency.
The Conversation · Aug 9, 2022 Washington wants to address anti-west sentiment in Africa: Blinken is doing his bit US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to three African countries this week is another sign of the Joe Biden administration’s US-Africa policy of reengaging with the continent.
The Hindu · Aug 9, 2022 CWG scam | CBI to seek extradition of Chinese national accused in Shivaji Stadium upgradation work The CBI could not execute non-bailable warrants against Jiashu Zhao because of the absence of Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty between India and China