Category: China
Trump signs TikTok executive order delaying app ban, threatens tariffs
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trump extends TikTok ban deadline by 75 days, threatening tariffs on China if Beijing does not approve a deal regarding the app. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3295564/trump-signs-tiktok-executive-order-delaying-app-ban-threatens-tariffs?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreInitial reaction to Trump speech muted in China but space competition could rise
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The US president focused on domestic issues but his pledge to lead race to Mars and build military are likely to perpetuate rivalry. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3295562/initial-reaction-trump-speech-muted-china-space-competition-could-rise?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSenate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Rubio, who succeeds Antony Blinken, has accused China of cheating its way to superpower status, calling it a ‘dangerous’ adversary. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3295559/marco-rubio-track-take-office-quickly-us-secretary-state?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese consumer sentiment nears ‘tipping point’ after stimulus barrage: UBS
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Domestic brands and private labels stand to benefit as households save less and spend more, Swiss bank says. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3295534/chinese-consumer-sentiment-nears-tipping-point-after-stimulus-barrage-ubs?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreImmigration crackdown and Paris Agreement pull-out among first acts of second Trump term
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Nearly 100 executive orders, extending to energy, TikTok and trade, are expected to be issued as new president moves swiftly on pledges. https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3295557/immigration-crackdown-and-paris-agreement-pull-out-among-first-acts-second-trump-term?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBeijing’s US$3.2 trillion question: how much of China’s forex reserves go to Hong Kong?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The central bank’s pledge to increase reserve holdings of the Hong Kong dollar shows a commitment to the city’s financial hub status. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3295512/beijings-us32-trillion-question-how-much-chinas-forex-reserves-go-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDonald Trump goes light on China on Day 1, except where the Panama Canal is concerned
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In his inaugural address, the US president also discusses tariffs generally but does not specifically target Beijing. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3295556/donald-trump-goes-light-china-day-one-except-where-panama-canal-concerned?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDonald Trump returns to tariffs, Panama Canal, theme of ‘winning’ in inaugural address
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success.’. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3295555/donald-trump-returns-tariffs-panama-canal-theme-winning-inaugural-address?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFounder of Chinese developer Zhenro faces action on ‘suspected illegal activities’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ou Zongrong placed under legal compulsory measures after restructuring support agreement expired, according to holding company. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3295539/founder-chinese-developer-zhenro-faces-action-suspected-illegal-activities?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSouthern Taiwan hit by 6.4 magnitude earthquake, chipmaker TSMC evacuates some factories
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Fire department said a handful of people were trapped in damaged buildings in city of Tainan; earthquake shook buildings in capital Taipei. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3295549/southern-taiwan-hit-64-magnitude-quake-chipmaker-tsmc-evacuates-some-factories?utm_source=rss_feed
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