The Latest Breaking News from China

US Navy ship again sails near disputed South China Sea islands

BEIJING: A United States Navy destroyer sailed near the disputed Spratly Islands on Saturday, the US Navy said, its second such "freedom of navigation" operation in a week in the South China Sea.

Bangkok Post · Jul 16, 2022

Biden meets with Arab Gulf countries to counter Iran threat

President Joe Biden on Saturday will meet with leaders of Arab Gulf countries in Saudi Arabia as he closes out of the final leg of a four-day trip meant to bolster U.S. positioning and knit the region together against Iran

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022

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The Hindu · Jul 16, 2022

U.N. urges end to Haiti gangs weapons supply; China wanted embargo

The United Nations Security Council on Friday unanimously threatened targeted sanctions against criminal gangs and human rights abusers in Haiti and called on countries to stop a flow of guns to the strife-torn Caribbean country.

Reuters · Jul 15, 2022

Alibaba vs. Amazon: Which E-Commerce Giant Is the Better Investment?

Despite high inflationary pressure and continued supply chain disruptions, resilient consumer spending and enhanced delivery services should help the e-commerce industry to stay afloat. However, considering the uncertain market conditions, e-commerce giants Amazon.com (AMZN) and Alibaba Group (BABA) are expected to remain under pressure. But is it wise to buy…

StockNews.com · Jul 15, 2022

China slump and Fed on investors' minds

Recap: Asian shares were mixed yesterday as investors grew more concerned over the economic downturn after data showed a sharp second-quarter slowdown in China. However, some investors welcomed comments from two US Federal Reserve governors who said an overly aggressive interest-rate increase was probably not needed.

Bangkok Post · Jul 15, 2022

AIMC touts short-term debt strategy

The Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC) recommends investors focus on short-term debt investments from the US, China and Thailand as well as large-cap equities in emerging markets to avoid losses from a recession triggered by high inflation and rate hikes.

Bangkok Post · Jul 15, 2022

Short-term outlook remains volatile, but stay the course

2022 has so far felt like a perfect storm for the global economy and financial markets. Changing monetary policy, decades-high inflation, the war in Ukraine and supply-chain disruptions, to name a few, have taken a toll on investor sentiment.

Bangkok Post · Jul 15, 2022

Dalai Lama’s Ladakh tour ‘completely religious’, says government functionary

The visit may rile China as it comes amid the military standoff between Indian and Chinese troops at several friction points in eastern Ladakh

The Hindu · Jul 15, 2022

The seas are rising on Pacific islands nations – but so is their powerful resistance

As the climate crisis threatens their existence, an assertive new collective are using their leverage as a flashpoint in geopolitical tensions

The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2022