China’s latest rich-list of 2,030 people controlling fortunes of $300M or more now totals $2.6 trillion, as much as the UK GDP. Topping the rich-list … China’s 1 percenters are now worth as much as the GDP of the United KingdomRead more
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China’s Takeover of the Port of Piraeus in Greece
In mid-2016 the Chinese ocean shipping company COSCO succeeded in acquiring a controlling stake in the Greek port of Piraeus. This was the culmination of … China’s Takeover of the Port of Piraeus in GreeceRead more
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China Arrested Activists Investigating Ivanka Trump-linked Factory
China, which is refusing to release three activists who were arrested while they were investigating labor conditions at a factory manufacturing Ivanka Trump brand shoes. … China Arrested Activists Investigating Ivanka Trump-linked FactoryRead more
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China expresses concern at revelations in Wikileaks dump of hacked CIA data
China expressed concern on Thursday over revelations in a trove of data released by Wikileaks purporting to show that the CIA can hack all manner … China expresses concern at revelations in Wikileaks dump of hacked CIA dataRead more
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Why China is Dominating the Solar Industry
Between 2008 and 2013, China’s fledgling solar-electric panel industry dropped world prices by 80 percent, a stunning achievement in a fiercely competitive high-tech market. China … Why China is Dominating the Solar IndustryRead more
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Environmental police in Beijing
A new police force will crack down on environmental offenders in Beijing, city officials announced Saturday, marking the Chinese government’s latest attempt to reduce smog. … Environmental police in BeijingRead more
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How Obama’s Asia Pivot Nudged China Toward Pakistan but Helped Aggravate India
After many disastrous years spent trying to shape the Middle East, the Obama administration has refocused its foreign policy toward defending U.S. interests in economically … How Obama’s Asia Pivot Nudged China Toward Pakistan but Helped Aggravate IndiaRead more
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China’s soil plan needs strong support
The impact of the booming Chinese economy on the quality of the nation’s air and water has garnered a lot of attention recently. Now, focus … China’s soil plan needs strong supportRead more
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Chinese Wind Turbine Maker Is Now World’s Largest
General Electric Co. has ceded its position as the world’s No. 1 wind turbine manufacturer to a Chinese competitor, according to 2015 market data compiled … Chinese Wind Turbine Maker Is Now World’s LargestRead more
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The Collapse of the Western Fiat Monetary System may have Begun
On 19 April 2016, China was rolling out its new gold-backed yuan. Russia’s ruble has been fully supported by gold for the last couple of … The Collapse of the Western Fiat Monetary System may have BegunRead more