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US may reassess Hong Kong status after China's attack on press: Pompeo
Mike Pompeo said he had been alerted to threats by the Chinese government to interfere with the work of American journalists in Hong Kong
 "US may reassess Hong Kong status after China's attack on press: Pompeo")
Trump gift of ventilators welcome, India needs each machine coming its way
On a conservative basis a city like Mumbai would need 4,000 ventilators in a week or fortnight. While there are no official estimates, the city may not have more than 1,000 ICU beds for Covid-19
 "Trump gift of ventilators welcome, India needs each machine coming its way")
China using trade sanctions as weapon to silence coronavirus criticism
The move is the first time Beijing has used access to its huge markets as leverage in its campaign to deflect blame for the outbreak.
 "China using trade sanctions as weapon to silence coronavirus criticism")
Before Covid-19, Chinese direct investment in US dropped to lowest in 2019
Direct investment includes mergers, acquisitions and investments in things like offices and factories but not financial investments like purchase of stocks and bonds
 "Before Covid-19, Chinese direct investment in US dropped to lowest in 2019")
Trump admin pushing to rip global supply chains from China: Report
The US Commerce Department, State and other agencies are looking for ways to push companies to move both sourcing and manufacturing out of China
 "Trump admin pushing to rip global supply chains from China: Report")
Tariff on China for mishandling virus outbreak 'certainly an option': Trump
US President Donald Trump said China 'mishandled the situation" after the coronavirus outbreak in its Wuhan city, but refrained from giving a definitive answer on retaliatory measures
 "Tariff on China for mishandling virus outbreak 'certainly an option': Trump")
US state files lawsuit against China for 'deceiving public' on coronavirus
According to the lawsuit, by late December, the Chinese health officials had serious evidence of human-to-human transmission
 "US state files lawsuit against China for 'deceiving public' on coronavirus")
US threatens to block China Telecom from operating in American market
The Executive Branch agencies identified substantial and unacceptable national security and law enforcement risks associated with China Telecom's operations
 "US threatens to block China Telecom from operating in American market")
US to control high tech exports to China, plans on tightening rules: Report
Industry fears the new rules, which include withdrawing license exceptions, could drive Chinese consumers into the arms of foreign rivals.
 "US to control high tech exports to China, plans on tightening rules: Report")
Taiwan foreign minister invites American journalists expelled by China
The move marked the biggest crackdown on the foreign press in China in recent decades
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China's Communist Party a threat to Americans' health, lifestyle: Pompeo
Pompeo said, during the meeting, the US urged every country to work together to protect the UN and other organisations from China's malign influence and authoritarianism
 "China's Communist Party a threat to Americans' health, lifestyle: Pompeo")
US warship sails through Taiwan Strait amid spat with China over Covid-19
Senior Chinese officials have also spread conspiracy theories about the virus' origin
 "US warship sails through Taiwan Strait amid spat with China over Covid-19")
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper says China a 'rising threat' to world order
US allies in Europe, while concerned about China's rise, are more immediately worried about Russia
 "US Defense Secretary Mark Esper says China a 'rising threat' to world order")
Ongoing tension between US, China to impact MF industry, says Sebi official
The official of the Securities and Exchange Board of India said that liquidity is an important benchmark
 "Ongoing tension between US, China to impact MF industry, says Sebi official")
Coronavirus outbreak won't prevent China from buying US goods: Mnuchin
Under the deal, Beijing agreed to import $200 billion worth of US goods, including $32 billion in farm products and seafood.
 "Coronavirus outbreak won't prevent China from buying US goods: Mnuchin")
China to exempt US imports from retaliatory tariffs to fight coronavirus
The new coronavirus has killed more than 250 people and infected nearly 12,000 across the country
 "China to exempt US imports from retaliatory tariffs to fight coronavirus")
US removes currency manipulator label off China in sign of thaw in tensions
Chinese authorities in August allowed the yuan to fall below 7 to the dollar, sending shudders through stock markets at the time and stoking Trump's ire.
Wall Street kicks off 2020 at record levels on China stimulus, trade hopes
Trump said he would travel to Beijing to begin talks on the next phase
 "Wall Street kicks off 2020 at record levels on China stimulus, trade hopes")
Gold treads water as investors assess US-China trade developments
Spot gold was up 0.1% at $1,455.37 per ounce by 1331 GMT. US gold futures rose 0.1% to $1,454.90, with trading volumes subdued by the US Thanksgiving holiday
 "Gold treads water as investors assess US-China trade developments")
Hong Kong campus stalemate persists as US bill sets up China clash
China had already threatened retaliation if the bill is signed into law by President Donald Trump
 "Hong Kong campus stalemate persists as US bill sets up China clash")