US not extending TikTok divestiture deadline, but talks will continue
The government had previously issued a 15-day and seven-day extension of the initial 90-day deadline
Wuhan, birthplace of coronavirus pandemic, launches tourism ad
The Chinese city at the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic is touting its tourist attractions, "from the myriad twinkling lights along the Yangtze River and the amazing dance and music from the Zhiyin cruise, to the glittering light and beautiful voices from the livehouse.”
US in talks with Huawei finance chief Meng Wanzhou about resolving criminal charge
The U.S. Justice Department is discussing a deal with Huawei Technologies Co. finance chief Meng Wanzhou that would allow her to return home to China from Canada, in exchange for admitting wrongdoing in a criminal case that has strained Beijing’s relations with the U.S. and Canada, people familiar with the matter said.
US, China trade needs to be re-examined, Gordon Chang argues
"The Coming Collapse of China" author Gordon Chang argued on Thursday that the United States needs to “have a re-examination of all trade with China."
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai in custody after fraud charge
It marks the latest crackdown on pro-democracy figures in the former British colony
US Congress passes bill that could delist Chinese stocks from US markets
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Wednesday that could prevent some Chinese companies from listing their shares on U.S. exchanges unless they adhere to U.S. auditing standards.
Former California pension CIO scrutinized for China ties was highest paid state employee: watchdog
The former chief investment officer of the nation's largest public pension fund who resigned suddenly in August amid questions about his ties to China was California's highest-paid California state employee in 2019, according to watchdog Transparent California.
House poised to cut rogue Chinese firms off from American investors
The House of Representatives will vote Wednesday on a bill aimed at boosting oversight of companies from China and elsewhere that are listed on U.S. stock exchanges.
Biden would not immediately remove Phase 1 trade agreement with China: NYT
China agreed to increase purchases of American products and services by at least $200 billion over 2020 and 2021
United Airlines, American halt non-stop flights to Shanghai
The move follows reports of lengthy waits facing airline crews upon arrival, limited local accommodations and restrictions on their movement in China
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai refuses to admit wrongdoing in fight for freedom
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai said that he will “never admit” guilt in the fight for freedom on Tuesday.
Nike, Coca-Cola lobbying to weaken China forced labor bill: Report
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act passed the House by a 406-3 vote in September
Trump to add China's SMIC and CNOOC to defense blacklist: sources
The move brings the total number of companies affected by such DOD designations to 35.
House to vote on booting Chinese stocks from US over audit rules
Alibaba and other companies could be forced to remove shares from trading in U.S.
FCC affirms ZTE poses US national security threat
The FCC on Dec. 10 will vote on rules to help carriers remove and replace equipment from companies posing security risks from networks
China the biggest challenge for Biden’s Cabinet: Gen. Jack Keane
China will "absolutely" be the "No. 1" challenge for President-elect Joe Biden’s Cabinet, according to Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane.
Airbnb executive resigned last year over Chinese request for more data sharing
Operating in China has sparked debate among the home-sharing startup’s senior leadership for some time, leading a top executive to depart abruptly last year, according to people familiar with the company.
New bill aims to ban Americans from investing in all Chinese firms on Entity List
Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced new legislation on Friday that aims to ban Americans from investing in Chinese companies and individuals listed on the Commerce Department’s so-called Entity List of firms facing U.S. restrictions.
Trump, Xi to meet at virtual Asia Pacific forum as trade spat endures
Asia Pacific leaders have called for more open and multilateral trade to support the economic recovery
Biden won’t be as tough on China: Ex-State Department official
Former State Department official Christian Whiton is concerned that a Biden administration will “cave in hard and fast” to a “very different China.”



















