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Xinjiang Policy

Twitter Locks Account Of China’s U.S. Embassy Over Its Defense Of Xinjiang Policy

Twitter Locks Account Of China's U.S. Embassy Over Its Defense Of Xinjiang Policy Via Reuters: Twitter has locked the account of China’s U.S. embassy for a tweet that defended China’s policy towards Muslim Uighurs in Xinjiang, which the U.S. social media platform said violated its stand against “dehumanizing” people. China’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that it was confused by the move and that it was the embassy’s responsibility to […]

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Chinese Drones

Trump Orders Assessment Of Security Risks Of Chinese Drones

Trump Orders Assessment Of Security Risks Of Chinese Drones Via Reuters: President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing U.S agencies to assess any security risks from Chinese-made drones in American government fleets and to prioritize removing them. Trump directed all U.S. agencies to outline the security risks posed to the existing government drone fleet from drones built by Chinese companies or by other countries deemed foreign adversaries, […]

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China Economy

China Economy Grows In 2020 As Rebound From Virus Gains

China Economy Grows In 2020 As Rebound From Virus Gains Via AP News: China eked out 2.3% economic growth in 2020, likely becoming the only major economy to expand as shops and factories reopened relatively early from a shutdown to fight the coronavirus while the United States, Japan and Europe struggled with rising infections. Growth in the three months ending in December rose to 6.5% over a year earlier as […]

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Vaccine Manufacturing

Vaccine Manufacturing Is Lumpy, Supply Not As Good As Hoped, UK Says

Vaccine Manufacturing Is Lumpy, Supply Not As Good As Hoped, UK Says Via Reuters: Britain’s vaccine rollout is limited by a “lumpy” manufacturing process with production changes by Pfizer and a delay by AstraZeneca that could lead to brief supply disruption, Vaccine Deployment Minister Nadhim Zahawi said on Monday. The United Kingdom, which has the world’s fifth worst official COVID-19 death toll, is racing to be among the first major […]

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Chinese

Oil Steady As Chinese Data Offsets Coronavirus Fears

Oil Steady As Chinese Data Offsets Coronavirus Fears Via Reuters: Oil prices held steady on Monday as a better than expected quarterly rebound for China’s economy countered fears over soaring COVID-19 cases around the world and tight restrictions that could dent economic growth and fuel consumption. Brent crude gained 3 cents, or 0.1%, at $55.13 a barrel by 0938 GMT while U.S. oil was up 2 cents, or less than […]

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China

Trump Directs Government To Minimize Procurement From China

Trump Directs Government To Minimize Procurement From China Via Reuters: In another action against China days before he leaves office, U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday directed government departments to look at ways to minimize procurement of Chinese goods and services to reduce the risks from espionage, his national security adviser said. In a statement, Robert O’Brien accused China of targeting the information systems of the U.S. government for personnel […]

today01/16/2021 13

UK Supreme Court

UK Supreme Court Hands Businesses Victory In COVID-19 Insurance Ruling

UK Supreme Court Hands Businesses Victory In COVID-19 Insurance Ruling Via Reuters: Thousands of businesses should be covered by their insurance for losses caused by coronavirus lockdowns, the UK Supreme Court ruled on Friday, in a test case that pitched the industry regulator against major insurance companies. Small businesses, from restaurants to nightclubs and wedding planners to beauty parlours, have said they faced ruin after attempts to claim compensation for […]

today01/15/2021 12

Alibaba

U.S. Considering Adding Alibaba, Tencent To China Investment Ban

U.S. Considering Adding Alibaba, Tencent To China Investment Ban Via Reuters: The Trump administration is considering adding tech giants Alibaba and Tencent to a blacklist of firms allegedly owned or controlled by the Chinese military, two people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Targeting Asia’s two most valuable companies would be U.S. President Donald Trump’s most dramatic step yet in a recent raft of measures unleashed against Chinese companies […]

today01/07/2021 22

Saudi

Oil Hits Highest Since Late Feb On Saudi Cuts, U.S. Stock Draw

Oil Hits Highest Since Late Feb On Saudi Cuts, U.S. Stock Draw Via Reuters: Oil prices hit their highest since late February on Thursday after a fall in U.S. stockpiles added further support following the unilateral decision by Saudi Arabia to cut output. Brent crude was up 18 cents, or 0.3%, at $54.48 a barrel at 1015 GMT after earlier touching $54.90, levels not seen since before the the first […]

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