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US-China relations
US Presidential Race
Can Joe Biden save the world?
Donald Trump’s challenger as the next US president would play by the rules, but do not expect ties with China to improve much. Smaller countries and the business community need to remain wary.
August 21, 2020
Huawei ban
China cries 'bullying' over US Huawei restrictions
“This is nothing short of bullying,” says Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian.
August 19, 2020
US politics
America's unholy crusade against China
Many white Christian evangelicals in the US have long believed that America has a God-given mission to save the world. Under the influence of this crusading mentality, US foreign policy has often swerved from diplomacy to war. It is in danger of doing so
August 14, 2020
Tech
Funds pounce on Chinese tech selloff
“The U.S. ban on Chinese internet companies will have little impact on the revenue and earnings of most listed Chinese internet companies,” - Jian Shi Cortesi, fund manager at GAM Investment Management in Zurich
August 11, 2020
Tech
Chinese tech stocks soar as US measures spur support hopes
Chinese technology shares surged on Monday, driven by expectations of support from Beijing in response to US moves on Chinese-owned software companies.
August 03, 2020
China Focus
China’s economic adaptation
The sustained economic and political attack on China is revealing not China’s weakness, but its strength. The US is going all out to hobble and damage the Chinese economy.
July 30, 2020
Global Economy
Bank of Singapore’s five biggest investment themes for 3Q2020
Firms need to prepare for post-Covid-19 disruption and a greater ESG focus after the pandemic.
July 24, 2020
China Focus
Hits on China business impact investment choices
It is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore or discount the sustained attack on China on many fronts by the US. As much as we might want to say it has nothing to do with us, the reality is that this concerted attack will impact investment decisions.
July 24, 2020
Hong Kong national security law
US Senate approves sanctions on China, bill heads to US President Donald Trump
The legislation has been a high priority for members of both parties, who’ve been joining forces on measures to pressure the government in Beijing on trade and human rights.
July 03, 2020
Global Markets
Assessing the risk scenarios: Selloff. Rebound. Now what?
One of the biggest fears in the markets now is a second Covid-19 wave. A second confinement period to halt another outbreak is of particular concern, as it would halt economic activity again and destroy the nascent recovery.
July 03, 2020