Man killed in California church shooting called a hero Authorities say the man killed trying to stop a gunman at a Southern California church may have saved dozens of lives The Independent UK · May 17, 2022
Hikvision sanctions signal uncharted waters from UK to Vietnam Washington’s reported plans to sanction Chinese tech firm could have ramifications for countless companies worldwide. Al Jazeera · May 17, 2022
Shanghai Says 'Zero-Covid' Achieved but Millions Still in Lockdown Shanghai on Tuesday declared it had achieved "zero-Covid" across all its districts, sparking derision on social media as millions in China's biggest city remained under lockdown. Confronted with its worst outbreak since the beginning of the pandemic, China -- the last major economy still closed off to the world --… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 17, 2022
Taiwan's president condemns California church shooting Taiwan's president has condemned the shooting at a Taiwanese church in California by a man reportedly driven by hatred of the island while a lawmaker from her ruling party questioned whether Chinese propaganda was a motivating factor in the violence The Independent UK · May 17, 2022
Poll winner must tackle 'aggressive' China The China relationship will be a challenge for whichever party wins the election on Saturday, two former foreign ministers have told oil and gas leaders. AAP · May 17, 2022
Foreign orders boost China shipbuilding firm linked to military US think tank says shipping firms need to reconsider approach given shipyards links to military. Al Jazeera · May 17, 2022
Shanghai residents leverage Excel skills, management savvy to navigate lockdown China's worst COVID-19 outbreak has frayed nerves and stirred resentment among many residents of Shanghai but some have thrived in the face of adversity, stepping up with bright ideas and commitment to help their communities through the crisis. Reuters · May 17, 2022
Musk's China ties add potential risks to Twitter purchase Elon Musk’s ties to China through his role as electric car brand Tesla’s biggest shareholder could add complexity to his bid to buy Twitter The Independent UK · May 17, 2022
China’s small businesses buckle under lockdowns, as expats exit Beijing’s controversial “dynamic zero COVID policy” is hammering the world’s second-largest economy. Al Jazeera · May 17, 2022
Shanghai hits prized 'zero COVID' status but lockdown lingers Shanghai achieved its long-awaited milestone of three consecutive days with no new COVID-19 cases outside quarantine zones on Tuesday but most residents will have to put up with confinement for a while longer before resuming more normal life. Reuters · May 17, 2022
Boeing’s top Chinese customer removes 737 Max from fleet plans Boeing Co.’s biggest airline customer in China has removed more than 100 of the US manufacturer’s 737 Max jets from its fleet plans, citing uncertainty over deliveries. Tribune News Service · May 17, 2022
Beijing reports 43 new symptomatic COVID cases, 9 asymptomatic cases China's capital Beijing reported 43 new symptomatic coronavirus cases for May 16, up from 39 a day earlier, state media reported on Tuesday. Reuters · May 17, 2022
Laguna Woods shooting was a hate crime targeting Taiwanese, sheriff alleges LOS ANGELES — The suspect in the Laguna Woods church shooting Sunday appeared to be motivated by political hatred directed at the Taiwanese community, Orange County Sheriff’s officials said Monday. Los Angeles Times · May 17, 2022
Alarmed by Solomon Islands-China pact, NZ finds its voice on security New Zealand has long been seen as the moderate, even absent, voice on China in the "Five Eyes" western alliance, so much so that its commitment to the group was questioned just 12 months ago. Reuters · May 16, 2022
ABC News · May 16, 2022 Augathella invites China's ambassador to see effects of trade ban on timber imports The tiny town of Augathella in Queensland may be a world away from Beijing, but it has become collateral damage in China's ongoing trade dispute with Australia.
Motor1 · May 16, 2022 New BMW 3 Series Teaser Promises Facelifted Sedan Is Coming Soon Will it look any different than the i3 that already debuted in China?
Caixin Global · May 16, 2022 Parcel Deliveries Continue Dropping as Virus Restrictions Persist Shanghai’s 90% plunge leads China slump as nationwide more than 1 billion fewer packages were distributed in April than in March
Benzinga · May 16, 2022 Giant Biogene IPO: A Collagen Queen, or Saggy-Skinned Stepsister? Key Takeaways: Giant Biogene has filed for a Hong Kong IPO, thriving on growing popularity of skin care products from China’s growing middle class The company’s gross margin has improved steadily over the last three years on strong sales for more expensive professional skin-care products
The Hindu · May 16, 2022 A war that is shrinking India’s geopolitical options The main worry now is about how to manage a China that is attempting to consolidate the region under its influence
Benzinga · May 16, 2022 Climate, Shlimate: China's Daily Coal Output Up 11% From Last Year The Chinese government doesn’t appear to be overly concerned over the impact of coal pollution on the environment – in fact, the nation's daily coal output in April was up by 11% year-over-year following a directive from Beijing to ramp up production.
Benzinga · May 16, 2022 Here's Why JPMorgan Upgraded Alibaba, Other Chinese Stocks Months After Calling Them 'Uninvestable' JP Morgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) upgraded multiple Chinese internet companies, including Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) and Tencent Holding Ltd (OTC: TCEHY), to Overweight, Bloomberg reports. JPM also upgraded shares of Meituan (OTC: MPNGY), NetEase, Inc (NASDAQ: NTES), and Pinduoduo Inc (NASDAQ: PDD). "Significant uncertainties facing the sector should begin to abate on the back of recent regulatory announcements," the firm added. Also Read: Alibaba And…
Roll Call · May 16, 2022 Congress mulls immigration’s role in China competition strategy - Roll Call House Democrats and advocates are pushing for immigration provisions that would attract high-skilled workers.
The Conversation · May 16, 2022 Mombasa Port: how Kenya's auditor-general misread China's Standard Gauge Railway contracts In December 2018, a leaked letter from the Kenyan auditor-general’s office sparked a rumour that Kenya had staked its bustling Mombasa Port as collateral for the Chinese-financed Standard Gauge Railway. Our new research shows why the collateral rumour is wrong.
Benzinga · May 16, 2022 The Coming Proxy War With China? A Veteran Australian Diplomat Warns Of An Asia-Pacific Ukraine War. The U.S. Proxy War With Russia A point I made last month, that the Ukraine War is a proxy war between the U.S. and Russia. Now that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed an enormous, $40 billion in aid for Ukraine, more observers are acknowledging that this is a proxy…
Reuters · May 16, 2022 Pakistan says it foiled suspected suicide attack against Chinese nationals Pakistani police arrested a would-be suicide bomber who planned to blow herself up near a convoy of Chinese nationals along the China Pakistan Economic-Corridor (CPEC), a police statement said.