Media Report
- Bloomberg reports: "President Donald Trump's effort to force Canada into signing on to a new Nafta on his terms is facing new hurdles thanks to growing opposition at home to his threat to proceed without the U.S.'s northern neighbor. Trump's frustration spilled into the open over the holiday weekend as he railed against Canada on Twitter -- as well as its many supporters in both political parties... The battle with Canada is building as the White House also prepares to roll out new tariffs on products from China that make up some $200 billion in annual trade in the most significant batch of duties yet aimed at Beijing. A public comment period wraps up Thursday and people familiar with the White House deliberations last week said the U.S. president is eager to move soon after that. China has already said it will retaliate."
- ABC News reports: "There are few more symbolic displays of China's growing global clout than the sight of more than 40 African heads of state sitting in Beijing's Great Hall of the People. These past two days the Chinese capital has played host to the largest ever gathering of African leaders outside their continent. And they didn't leave disappointed. Xi Jinping — China's 'President for life' — promised $82 billion for projects in Africa over the next three years. It was the same amount he pledged when they all last gathered in 2015 — and he promised China wouldn't build 'vanity projects' or overburden African states with debt. This year's Forum on China-Africa Cooperation was heavy with Beijing's usual rhetoric — 'win-win cooperation', building a 'community of common destiny' and notably many of the visiting leaders repeated such lines on state TV."
- The Washington Post reports: "A Chinese e-commerce giant says its billionaire founder, Liu Qiangdong, has returned to China after his arrest in the U.S. on suspicion of criminal sexual conduct. Zhang Shuhan, a JD.com official, said Monday by phone that "Liu Qiangdong has been released without charges and he is now back in China." Also known as Richard Liu, the founder of the Beijing-based e-commerce site was arrested in Minneapolis late Friday on suspicion of criminal sexual conduct, according to Hennepin County Jail records. Liu, 45, was released Saturday afternoon pending possible criminal charges. The jail records don't provide details of the alleged incident."
Calendar
- 2018-09-03 China's leader Xi looms large over North Korean anniversary
- 2018-09-02 OK, So China Will Surpass the US Economy. Then What?
- 2018-08-31 China’s State Media: Trump Tweets Come From an ‘Alternative Universe’
- 2018-08-30 Trump Says China To Blame For Hurting U.S.-North Korean Relations
- 2018-08-29 With Ships and Missiles, China Is Ready to Challenge U.S. Navy in Pacific
- 2018-08-28 China moves to end two-child limit, finishing decades of family planning
- 2018-08-27 China’s new currency policy is a dovish signal in the trade war, analysts say
- 2018-08-26 Trump is right. His trade war with China is causing a huge problem with North Korea
- 2018-08-24 White House Criticizes China Over El Salvador Recognition
- 2018-08-23 Beijing retaliates as new US tariffs kick in on $16 billion of Chinese goods
News
- Bloomberg Trump's Fight With Canada Over Nafta Faces New Hurdles
- The Washington Post China's JD.com: founder returns to Beijing after US arrest
- Bloomberg Trump Cancels Labor Day Plans as Canada, China Trade Fights Loom
- ABC News Tariff fight adds to China's economic challenges
- Reuters Unscheduled departure: China's legal reach now extends to Hong Kong rail station
- Bloomberg Chinese Bonds Feel the Chill as Deadly Swine Fever Spreads
- CNBC China's mega banks are boasting higher profits, but investors still aren't buying their stocks
- The New York Times Once a Cold War Flashpoint, a Part of Taiwan Embraces China's Pull
- Bloomberg Trump's Trade War With China May Hit Parts of Your Car First
- CNBC China clamps down on cryptocurrency speculation, but not blockchain development
- Al Jazeera Malaysia's new government is pushing back against China
- BBC News How China's giant solar farms are transforming world energy
- Tech Crunch Maoyan, China's largest online movie ticket service, files to go public in Hong Kong
Commentary
- ABC News China-Africa summit: Xi Jinping's promise of billions for projects brings clout and scrutiny
- Atlantic Council Dispelling the Dominant Myths of China in Africa
- Forbes Coca-Cola Could Spoil Starbucks's Momentum In China
- The Atlantic China's Internment Camp System Rips Children and Parents Apart
- Quartz Europe is trying to play catch-up to China's dominance in Africa
- Forbes Will Japan Go Against U.S. And Sign China's 'Free Trade' Deal?
- Quartz The US-China Cold War is now playing out in Pakistan