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The US president has changed his mind about the Hong Kong protests because taking Xi Jinping’s side would hurt his re-election chances. His flip-flop on Hong Kong is also indicative of his failing trade war with China.
The US president has changed his mind about the Hong Kong protests because taking Xi Jinping’s side would hurt his re-election chances. His flip-flop on Hong Kong is also indicative of his failing trade war with China.
Commerce Department extends temporary general licence until November in reprieve announced same day previous extension due to expire.
Commerce Department extends temporary general licence until November in reprieve announced same day previous extension due to expire.
Trump’s latest comments about Hong Kong suggest a meeting between Xi and protesters would yield an ‘enlightened ending’.
Trump’s latest comments about Hong Kong suggest a meeting between Xi and protesters would yield an ‘enlightened ending’.
Claiming China wants a deal to end the trade war badly, the US President said: ‘Let them work humanely with Hong Kong first! … Personal meeting?’
Claiming China wants a deal to end the trade war badly, the US President said: ‘Let them work humanely with Hong Kong first! … Personal meeting?’
Former US consul Kurt Tong says the Chinese-language newspaper Ta Kung Pao should apologise for publishing the names of an American diplomat’s children and a picture of her meeting with pro-democracy activists.
Former US consul Kurt Tong says the Chinese-language newspaper Ta Kung Pao should apologise for publishing the names of an American diplomat’s children and a picture of her meeting with pro-democracy activists.
Recently retired consul general calls for restraint from politicians seeking to review a US law that treats the territory as separate from mainland China.
Recently retired consul general calls for restraint from politicians seeking to review a US law that treats the territory as separate from mainland China.
With 1,400 US companies in Hong Kong, Washington has little to gain from increased political risk in the city. Are those who blame the unrest on the US blind to the fact that Hong Kong public servants have joined the movement too?
With 1,400 US companies in Hong Kong, Washington has little to gain from increased political risk in the city. Are those who blame the unrest on the US blind to the fact that Hong Kong public servants have joined the movement too?
Trump’s levying of a new 10 per cent tariff on Chinese imports was ‘a serious violation of the consensus of the heads of state’, China’s official news agency says.
Trump’s levying of a new 10 per cent tariff on Chinese imports was ‘a serious violation of the consensus of the heads of state’, China’s official news agency says.
While not naming the US directly, ambassador Cui Tiankai says some in the West seek to use the unrest as ‘a bridgehead to attack the mainland’s system’.
While not naming the US directly, ambassador Cui Tiankai says some in the West seek to use the unrest as ‘a bridgehead to attack the mainland’s system’.
The president’s announcement comes after the latest round of trade talks between the world’s two largest economies, marking the biggest escalation in the trade war since May.
The president’s announcement comes after the latest round of trade talks between the world’s two largest economies, marking the biggest escalation in the trade war since May.
The young woman told Liu’s lawyer she preferred to settle the matter with a cash payment and an apology from the billionaire, police records reveal.
The young woman told Liu’s lawyer she preferred to settle the matter with a cash payment and an apology from the billionaire, police records reveal.
Regardless of the outcome of the trade war, China will become the world’s largest economy in the not-too-distant future. But there are many metrics to rank countries: the US might lag in some but shouldn’t slip from the moral high ground.
Regardless of the outcome of the trade war, China will become the world’s largest economy in the not-too-distant future. But there are many metrics to rank countries: the US might lag in some but shouldn’t slip from the moral high ground.
US tariffs not the main cause of China’s slowing growth, Bi Jiyao, vice-president of the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research, says.
US tariffs not the main cause of China’s slowing growth, Bi Jiyao, vice-president of the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research, says.
WeChat uses censorship mechanisms to screen images sent between users in one-to-one and group chats, according to research from the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab.
WeChat uses censorship mechanisms to screen images sent between users in one-to-one and group chats, according to research from the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab.
The suspect, also known as William Yao, is considered a fugitive and is believed to be back in China, US prosecutors say.
The suspect, also known as William Yao, is considered a fugitive and is believed to be back in China, US prosecutors say.
Washington has already turned to private capital to spur fifth-generation wireless development, federal officials tell Commerce Department’s BIS 2019 forum.
Washington has already turned to private capital to spur fifth-generation wireless development, federal officials tell Commerce Department’s BIS 2019 forum.
The deluge of headlines about Trump’s Independence Day celebration has drowned out the fact that extreme weather forced the cancellation of fireworks in Alaska – just the latest example of the president’s strategy to keep global warming off the radar.
The deluge of headlines about Trump’s Independence Day celebration has drowned out the fact that extreme weather forced the cancellation of fireworks in Alaska – just the latest example of the president’s strategy to keep global warming off the radar.
Amid tense trade war, the USDA says Chinese importers bought 544,000 tonnes of American soybeans.
Amid tense trade war, the USDA says Chinese importers bought 544,000 tonnes of American soybeans.
L. Rafael Reif tells Massachusetts Institute of Technology community that researchers of Chinese background feel ‘stigmatised and on edge’ as US government has stepped up scrutiny of mainland Chinese.
L. Rafael Reif tells Massachusetts Institute of Technology community that researchers of Chinese background feel ‘stigmatised and on edge’ as US government has stepped up scrutiny of mainland Chinese.
The Chinese state may have turned its back on political liberalisation, but the US, too, has subverted its own proud traditions. The debate on whose culture is superior is one Trump’s America can’t win.
The Chinese state may have turned its back on political liberalisation, but the US, too, has subverted its own proud traditions. The debate on whose culture is superior is one Trump’s America can’t win.
Pence spoke last year in confrontational tones, condemning Beijing for the ‘control and oppression’ of its citizens.
Pence spoke last year in confrontational tones, condemning Beijing for the ‘control and oppression’ of its citizens.
Authorities deny CGTN America’s application for renewal of credentials that give reporters access to press galleries in Senate, House of Representatives.
Authorities deny CGTN America’s application for renewal of credentials that give reporters access to press galleries in Senate, House of Representatives.
For its own profit, the Trump administration wants to downplay the challenge of global warming, and flooding the media with dire warnings about China is one way to distract voters.
For its own profit, the Trump administration wants to downplay the challenge of global warming, and flooding the media with dire warnings about China is one way to distract voters.
Some university students have been stuck in limbo as the waiting time for visas grows longer and the US government demands more information.
Some university students have been stuck in limbo as the waiting time for visas grows longer and the US government demands more information.
Department of Homeland Security issues alert over ‘risks’ associated with such devices, urges firms to ‘be aware’ of whether data is being stored by vendor
Department of Homeland Security issues alert over ‘risks’ associated with such devices, urges firms to ‘be aware’ of whether data is being stored by vendor
Even if he wanted to, the US president can no longer contain the anti-China hostility he unleashed in his run for the Oval Office. America’s hard line makes any trade deal unlikely.
Even if he wanted to, the US president can no longer contain the anti-China hostility he unleashed in his run for the Oval Office. America’s hard line makes any trade deal unlikely.
US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said negotiations had ended for the day but still characterised them as constructive.
US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said negotiations had ended for the day but still characterised them as constructive.
Wang Fujie has been charged along with another unnamed individual with hacking the computer systems of four companies including a US-based health insurer. The data stolen included the personally identifiable information of 78 million people.
Wang Fujie has been charged along with another unnamed individual with hacking the computer systems of four companies including a US-based health insurer. The data stolen included the personally identifiable information of 78 million people.
The US president told reporters that the letter said ‘Let’s work together, let’s see if we can get something done’. He suggested his threats to raise tariffs on US$200 billion of imports had helped speed up the reconciliation process.
The US president told reporters that the letter said ‘Let’s work together, let’s see if we can get something done’. He suggested his threats to raise tariffs on US$200 billion of imports had helped speed up the reconciliation process.
US president accuses Beijing of trying to negotiate with his political foes to avoid having to make concessions. Beijing pledges countermeasures.
US president accuses Beijing of trying to negotiate with his political foes to avoid having to make concessions. Beijing pledges countermeasures.