US finalizing federal contract ban for companies that use Huawei, others
The rule, which was prompted by a 2019 law, could have far-ranging implications for companies that sell goods and services to the U.S. government since they will now need to certify they do not use products from Dahua or Hikvision.
TikTok considers changes to distance app from Chinese roots
ByteDance Ltd is considering changing the corporate structure of its popular short-video app TikTok, as it comes under increasing scrutiny in its biggest markets over its Chinese ties.
Google shuts down cloud project, says no plan to offer cloud services in China
The search engine giant, however, said that the project’s shutdown was not due to either of those two reasons and that it has not offered cloud platform services in China.
China's producer prices extend declines amid sluggish demand
The producer price index (PPI) in June fell 3.0% from a year earlier
The Chinese are committing fraud in US capital markets’: Muddy Waters' Carson Block
Along with the coronavirus, the Chinese are facing pressure over fraudulent companies listed on US exchanges and the SEC seeks answers.
Who owns TikTok and why is the app considered a national security threat?
TikTok is owned by Beijing-based technology company ByteDance, which was founded by Chinese billionaire Zhang Yiming in 2012.
What is the biggest social media platform in China?
WeChat, which boasts 1 billion users, is also known as Weixin, which means "micro message." Tencent is the Chinese tech company that runs WeChat.
Pompeo snubs TikTok while praising social media companies for refusing to share data with Hong Kong
The Trump administration is considering restricting U.S. users' access to the Chinese app TikTok.
US could ban TikTok: Sec. Mike Pompeo
"It's something we're looking at," said Pompeo
US actions against China coming over coronavirus role: Navarro
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro warned that China's day of reckoning for its alleged role in the coronavirus pandemic is coming soon.
Facebook, Twitter pause data requests from Hong Kong authorities over controversial security law
Facebook and Twitter have announced they will pause all information and data requests from Hong Kong authorities over its controversial national security law imposed by the Chinese government.
China officials report suspected bubonic plague case
While China appears to have reduced coronavirus cases to near zero, other infectious threats remain, with local health authorities announcing a suspected bubonic plague case in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
Facebook, Twitter, Google face free-speech test in Hong Kong
U.S. tech companies will be forced into a high-wire act if authorities here ask them to delete user accounts or their content. Refusal could invite Beijing’s scrutiny and cooperation may spur customer rejection.
Why is Chinese telecom firm Huawei blacklisted in the U.S.?
The FCC has blacklisted Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei.
State Department warns top US businesses on China human rights abuses
Businesses with supply chains linked to crackdown on China's Muslim Uighur population "may be vulnerable to applicable U.S. enforcement actions or other legal actions," a State Department official wrote.
China, pro-Beijing activists condemn Hong Kong 'meddling'
China's government and pro-Beijing activists in Hong Kong condemned what they called foreign meddling in the territory's affairs on Thursday, as countries moved to offer Hong Kongers refuge and impose sanctions on China over a new security law.
Pompeo: Working out EU-US travel restrictions key for economy
Pompeo says the United States is in "close conversations" with the EU to reopen and encourage international travel
Trump administration warns US businesses on China operations, citing human rights abuses
The advisory warns that those who conduct business with Chinese suppliers or entities that rely on the forced labor of Uighurs will face "reputational, economic, and legal risks associated with certain types of involvement with entities that engage in human rights abuses."
Beyond Meat to sell patties in mainland China through Freshippo stores
Beyond Meat will begin sales at 50 stores in Shanghai with plans to expand to 48 more stores.
China orders some American media outlets to give details on staff after US move
China has asked four U.S. media organizations to submit details about their operations in the country in what it described as retaliation for U.S. measures against Chinese media outlets.


















