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Growing defiance of COVID curbs in China brings wave of arrests

Sun Jian, a 37-year-old master's degree student in the Chinese city of Yantai, for months staged a solo campaign against his university's COVID-19 prevention measures, including blistering criticism on social media.

Reuters · Apr 15, 2022

US lawmakers signal support for Taiwan in visit

U.S. lawmakers visiting Taiwan have made a pointed and public declaration of their support for the self-governing island democracy while also issuing a warning to China

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2022

Activist who was imprisoned in China returns to Taiwan

A Taiwanese pro-democracy activist has returned home after serving five years in China

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2022

Can Apple Overcome Weak Demand For iPhone SE And Supply Disruptions For Its Other Products?

As some parts of China went into lockdowns, Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AAPL) supply chain partners had to shutter operations. This has engendered fears regarding whether the tech giant can produce enough to meet surging demand for its hardware products.

Benzinga · Apr 14, 2022

Raymond James Thinks Med Tech Investors are Somewhat 'Paralyzed' Ahead Of Q1 Earnings

Raymond James has outlined its expectations for next week when Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT), and Intuitive Surgical Inc (NASDAQ:ISRG) will report Q1 FY22 earnings. Analysts believe that the Med Tech investors have become somewhat 'paralyzed' given the macro/factor-driven concerns.  On the macro, investor attention seems to be focused less on revenue growth and more…

Benzinga · Apr 14, 2022

Is Yatsen Holding a Buy Under $1?

The shares of leading Chinese cosmetics company Yatsen Holding (YSG) have been losing momentum over the past year due to increased delisting concerns amid strained Sino-U.S. diplomatic relations. So, as regulators from both countries increase cooperation regarding U.S.-listed Chinese stocks, the question is will YSG stock regain momentum soon? Read…

StockNews.com · Apr 14, 2022

Commentary: The border the US shares with Mexico? We really share it with the world

About 15 years ago I was shadowing a local journalist on Peru’s northern coast who was reporting on a group of 20 Chinese nationals local police found lost in the nearby desert. They’d arrived on a container ship that sailed from China to Lima and had paid traffickers to get…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 14, 2022

Zhihu in Quest to Be First Internet Firm with U.S., Hong Kong Primary Listings

Key takeaways: Zhihu will make a second primary listing in Hong Kong alongside its current U.S. listing, aiming to ease U.S. regulatory pressure and reach more Chinese investors Lukewarm interest in the new Hong Kong offering suggests investors are concerned about the company’s growing losses By Jony Ho

Benzinga · Apr 14, 2022

Goldwind Diversifies with $3 Billion Deep-Sea Wind Power Investment

Key Takeaways: Xinjiang Goldwind has announced a new tie-up worth nearly $3 billion with the city of Wenzhou involving deep-sea wind power Move will allow the company to develop technology in a major new emerging area, and also help it diversify geographically beyond its controversial home base By Doug Young

Benzinga · Apr 14, 2022

Why JD.Com Shares Are Falling

Shares of Chinese companies, including JD.Com Inc (NASDAQ: JD), are trading lower as investors assess the economic impact of a surge in COVID cases in China.

Benzinga · Apr 14, 2022