US ports see shipping logjams likely extending far into 2022
Leaders of some of the busiest U.S. ports expect congestion snarling maritime gateways to continue deep into next year, as the crush of goods from manufacturers and retailers looking to replenish depleted inventories pushes past shipping’s usual seasonal lulls.
Rick Scott blasts Kodak's apology to China for Xinjiang photos, claims it 'empowers' Beijing's 'abuses'
Kodak's apology to China's government and its removal of an Instagram post showing the situation in Xinjiang had U.S. Sen. Rick Scott "deeply concerned,” the Florida Republican said Wednesday.
China bans children from online gaming during school week, limits games to 3 hours over weekends
China has issued a new regulation that restricts young people to playing only three hours of online gaming in a standard week.
Gates Foundation helped 'raise China's voice of governance' in Africa, emails show
The Gates Foundation has reportedly helped the Chinese Communist government in various ways, enabling the sale of Chinese-produced medications and helping "raise China's voice of governance" around the world, according to emails obtained by Judicial Watch.
China plans to ban US IPOs for data-heavy tech firms
China plans to propose new rules that would ban companies with large amounts of sensitive consumer data from going public in the U.S., people familiar with the matter said, a move that is likely to thwart the ambitions of the country’s tech firms to list abroad.
Republican lawmakers raise flags over report Biden administration greenlit chip sales to Huawei
Amid a global semiconductor shortage tied to inflation in the auto and tech industries, the Biden administration is clearing the way to sell the scarce components to China’s communications giant Huawei, according to a new report.
Kamala Harris takes tougher line on China, calls out 'bullying' as administration reviews trade policy
Vice President Kamala Harris took a strong stance against aggressive Chinese action in the South China Sea as the Biden administration continues reviewing the U.S.-China trade policy.
TikTok to let users shop through app with Shopify deal
TikTok users will soon be able to buy stuff directly through the short videos on the app — something they had only been able to do through ads until now.
The world’s hottest smartphone brand is Chinese – and it isn’t Huawei
U.S. sanctions have pummeled Huawei Technologies Co.’s smartphone business. A different Chinese tech company is reaping the benefits.
Sen. Kelly may have violated transparency law by waiting to file PTR disclosing Chinese-linked company stock
First-term Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., appears to have violated a federal transparency law by waiting to disclose an investment in a Chinese technology firm.
China passes one of the world’s strictest data-privacy laws
China has approved a sweeping privacy law that will curb data collection by technology companies, but that policy analysts say is unlikely to limit the state’s widespread use of surveillance.
China’s Xi Jinping is forecasting he will invade Taiwan, the US better listen: Robert O’Brien
Former National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien warned the Biden administration Thursday to not underestimate Xi Jinping’s desire to control Taiwan after the world witnessed the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan on "Kudlow."
China, Iran swarm over Afghanistan commodities with US out
Afghanistan, while a poor nation, is sitting on trillions in natural resources, and China and Iran want a piece of the pie.
Trump rips JPMorgan's Dimon over China threat: He is 'no patriot'
Former President Donald Trump slammed JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon for his stance on doing business in China, arguing that he is “no patriot.”
Rubio wants Biden to block TikTok after Chinese govt stake in subsidiary of parent company
Republican Senator Marco Rubio urged President Joe Biden on Tuesday to block short-form video app TikTok in the United States after China took an ownership stake in a key subsidiary of ByteDance, the Beijing-based parent company of TikTok.
Alibaba’s US shares fall to lowest since 2019 as China cracks down
A new round of proposed regulations sent Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ’s U.S. listing to decline 4.9% on Tuesday to $173.73, its lowest close since October 2019.
Huawei CFO's legal team resumes defense in Canadian court
Lawyers for a senior executive for Chinese communications giant Huawei Technologies told a court Monday that there is no evidence she made any misrepresentations that resulted in a bank suffering a loss or put the bank at risk of suffering a loss.
Congress spending spree invites massive fraud, experts warn
The proposed spending bills from Congress have experts warning that cases of fraud could increase rapidly.
California almond growers look to future amidst water woes
As the COVID-19 pandemic raged over the last year, California's almond industry has thrived.
China’s Xi Jinping will do ‘whatever it takes’ to maintain control: Former National Economic Council director
Former National Economic Council director and The Lindsey Group CEO Larry Lindsey weighs in on China and its new business regulations and restrictions.