China, U.S. court ASEAN to strengthen Indo-Pacific ties
Bangkok – China and the United States are on a mission to strengthen ties with allies and expand their influence in Southeast Asia this week as their trade war enters a second year. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived … Continue reading China, U.S. court ASEAN to strengthen Indo-Pacific ties
U.S., China trade talks show no progress
Shanghai/Washington – U.S. and Chinese negotiators wrapped up a round of trade talks on Wednesday without visible signs of progress and put off their next meeting until September, extending an uneasy truce between the world’s two largest economies for at … Continue reading U.S., China trade talks show no progress
USA: Huawei’s research arm cuts jobs
Santa Clara/Hong Kong – China’s Huawei Technologies laid off more than two-thirds of the 850-strong workforce at its Futurewei Technologies research arm in the United States, after being blacklisted by the government. Futurewei, which has offices in Silicon Valley and … Continue reading USA: Huawei’s research arm cuts jobs
U.S.: Consumer Tech Sales To Surpass $400 Billion
Arlington, VA – The growing popularity of streaming services, artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled emerging devices and in-vehicle technology will help drive the U.S. consumer tech industry to a record-breaking $401 billion in retail revenues in 2019 – 2.2% growth year over year … Continue reading U.S.: Consumer Tech Sales To Surpass $400 Billion
China: Xi urges Trump to ease North Korea sanctions
Beijing/Washington – Chinese President Xi Jinping urged U.S. President Donald Trump last month to show flexibility in dealings with North Korea and ease sanctions on the country “in due course,” China’s Foreign Ministry said on Friday. A senior U.S. official … Continue reading China: Xi urges Trump to ease North Korea sanctions