Yellen Says Bid to Decouple From China Would Be ‘Disastrous’
The Treasury secretary, speaking to a House committee, said trade and investment were crucial in U.S.-Chinese relations.
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Canada a ‘dumping ground’ for products made by forced labour, Ottawa promises crackdown
Seamus O’Regan Jr. made the announcement to mark the United Nations annual World Day Against Child Labour, meant to raise awareness about forced labour practices.
Canada a ‘dumping ground’ for products made by forced labour, Ottawa promises crackdown
Seamus O’Regan Jr. made the announcement to mark the United Nations annual World Day Against Child Labour, meant to raise awareness about forced labour practices.
Palestinian president arrives in Beijing as China seeks larger role in Mideast
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, state media reported, as China has expressed readiness to help facilitate Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.
US To Allow South Korean, Taiwan Chip Makers To Keep Operations In China
According to the Wall Street Journal, the Biden administration is expected to allow leading semiconductor manufacturers from South Korea and Taiwan to continue and expand their chipmaking operations in China. From a report: Alan Estevez, undersecretary…
Ex-Samsung Executive Accused of Stealing Secrets for China Chip Factory
A former executive at South Korea’s Samsung Electronics was indicted on Monday on suspicion of stealing company technology for a copy-cat chip factory in China and jeopardising national economic security, prosecutors said. From a report: South Korea is…
Gold bars used to lure Chinese homebuyers amid market slowdown
Property developers struggle to rebuild confidence in housing market after three years of economic painGold bars, new cars and mobile phones are among the incentives being offered to potential homebuyers by Chinese property developers as they grow incr…
Hong Kong protesters allegedly attacked by Chinese activists in Southampton
Police investigate after footage apparently shows three men assaulting a man and a womanPolice are investigating after footage emerged apparently showing pro-Hong Kong demonstrators being violently attacked by a group of Chinese activists in Southampto…
China concerns prompt US move to rejoin Unesco
Return of US ends decade-long dispute sparked by agency’s move to admit Palestine as a memberThe UN’s cultural and scientific agency, Unesco, has announced that the US plans to rejoin – and pay more than $600m (£477m) in back dues – after a decade-long…