ASIA / AUSTRALIA: China accused the U.S. of “economic terrorism.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the White House had “brought huge damage to the economy of other countries and the U.S. itself,” spokesperson Lu Kang told reporters in Beijing on Thursday. China has now reportedly stopped ordering soy from the U.S. over the trade […]
ASIA / AUSTRALIA: There seems to be no end to the US-China trade deal in sight. China is signaling that it could increase tariffs on rare earth materials, which are essential for components in the tech industry. The governments of the United States and Japan have agreed to further cooperation in space, which could include […]
ASIA / AUSTRALIA: After U.S. President Trump’s visit to Japan concluded, he stated he expects Japan’s military to reinforce the U.S. forces throughout Asia and elsewhere. Meanwhile, Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan is visiting Pakistan before he heads to Europe as both nations are trying to show up regional allies as tensions rise. The founder […]
ASIA / AUSTRALIA: China is accusing the U.S. of seeking to take over and capture global business. However, Beijing stated today that they are committed to striking a deal with the U.S., even with pressure against Chinese company Huawei. The Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. is asking for a balanced approach to the trade deal, […]
ASIA / AUSTRALIA: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been elected for a second term, thanking voters for five more years in office. Modi has had a reputation of being a nationalist and making sure the security of the nation was at the forefront of voters’ minds. There will be those unhappy with the outcome […]
ASIA / AUSTRALIA: There are reports emerging that China could cut off U.S. supply of rare earth elements, which are essential for use in weapons, cell phones, hybrid cars, and magnets. Recently, President Xi spoke out stating there was a “new Long March” and China “must start over again,” which signals a longer than expected […]
ASIA / AUSTRALIA: Chinese telecommunications manufacturer Huawei has been banned from the recent updates from Google’s Android system. Currently, Huawei is the second largest manufacturer of smartphones. They will, however, be allowed on the latest released version of Google’s Android operating system which is open sourced. The CEO of Huawei previously stated that the company […]
ASIA / AUSTRALIA: Luckin Coffee, a Chinese coffee company (whom many consider growing competitor to Starbucks) successfully raised 651 million in an IPO in the US. The stock initially rallied up from $17$ to $25, and closing the day just over $20 (+19.88%). The global markets slipped today over reports that the US and China […]
ASIA / AUSTRALIA: After President Trump’s national emergency call over IT technology, China has threatened to retaliate against the US with sanctions. China sees America’s action as an attempt to restrict international trade by prohibiting the Chinese technology giant Huawei. There also seems to be a trend in China where people are calling for a […]
ASIA / AUSTRALIA: President Xi Jinping urged fairness and openness when he was presenting at a conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations in Beijing. “Thinking that one’s own race and culture are superior, and insisting on transforming or even replacing other civilizations, is stupid in its understanding and disastrous in practice.” He further added, “There […]
