Following the G7 summit in Britain, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, leaders of the Group of Seven agreed to coordinate more closely in their response to the challenges posed by China. The approach of G7 countries towards China will… Read More ›
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Freezing public listed company assets of Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai a wake-up call to global investors: Taiwan
On Saturday, in a statement aimed at international investors, Taiwan warned of the very real dangers of doing business in Chinese-controlled Hong Kong after the city state decided to freeze the media assets of Chinese tycoon Jimmy Lai, who has… Read More ›
Largest U.S. labor federation calls on Biden Administration to block import of solar products from Xinjiang, China
In a significant development, the leader of the AFL-CIO, the largest U.S. labor federation, has called on the Biden Administration and the U.S. Congress to not import solar products from China’s Xinjiang region over human rights violations. In letters to… Read More ›
Quad nations agree to collaborate on securing rare earth metals
Australia, Japan, India and the United States, will collaborate to secure rare earth metals which are critical to the production of a wide array of goods ranging from fifth generation fighter jets, to smartphones, and electric cars, said Japan’s the… Read More ›
China appeals to reset U.S.-China relations
In a significant development that underscores the fact that the previous Administration efforts aimed at countering China’s exploitive trade practices have indeed hit their targets, senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi has called on the Biden Administration to reopen dialogue with… Read More ›
U.S. sanctions coming over Hong Kong crackdown : Sources
According to three sources familiar with the matter at hand, Washington is preparing to impose sanctions on at least 12 Chinese officials over their alleged role in disqualifying elected legislators in Hong Kong. The move is likely to be formally… Read More ›
U.S. bans cotton imports from forced labor camps at Xinjiang, China
In a development that acknowledges the open secret of China using forced labor in its modern concentration camps in Xinjiang, the United States has banned the import of cotton from the quasi-military organization that uses detained Uighur Muslims in its… Read More ›
U.S. ban on sourcing of cotton and other textiles from Xinjiang will impact global major clothing brands
According to a report from the New York Times late on Monday, the United States is weighing a potential ban on some or all products made with cotton from China’s Xinjiang region which Beijing is housing minority Muslims in modern… Read More ›
China weaponising visas: Foreign Correspondents Club of China
In a report, the Foreign Correspondents Club of China stated, the Chinese government has “weaponised” the issuance of visas as part of a stepped-up campaign to apply pressure on foreign journalists operating in the country. In February, China revoked the… Read More ›
China yet to respond to U.S. conditions for Phase 1 trade deal
According to U.S. sources, the United States is ready to suspend some tariffs provided China is willing to commit to purchasing more U.S. goods. As per a source briefed on the status of bilateral negotiations between Washington and Beijing, the… Read More ›