China
Huawei senior executive is not a threat to jump bail: lawyer assures court
The US wants Meng Wanzhou to face allegations of fraud related to the use of Huawei’s subsidiary Skycom to do business with Iranian telecom firms between 2009 and 2014.
Former Canadian diplomat detained in China amid rising tensions: reports [UPDATED]
News of Michael Kovrig’s detention comes after China warned Canada of consequences for its recent arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou at Vancouver’s airport.
Google CEO faces House grilling on breach, China censorship
Reports say Google is poised to re-enter China with a search engine that caters to Communist party censorship rules.
Forest companies heading for China without BC officials
Council of Forest Industries said long-standing business relations are separate from legal issues involving Meng Wanzhou.
Canada seeking new members of anti-coal alliance at climate meeting
Since the Paris climate-change agreement was signed in 2015, more than 92,000 megawatts of new coal power has been added to the world’s energy supply.
Chinese court bans some iPhones over Qualcomm dispute
Qualcomm says the ban covers iPhones 6S through X.
China pressures US, Canada ahead of Huawei hearing
Arrest could fuel US-China trade tensions as the two sides seek resolution to trade and technology issues.
BC trade trip to China cancelled over Meng detention
Chinese government warns Canada of “grave consequences” if she is not released.
China demands Canada release Huawei executive
Meng Wanzhou faces possible extradition to the US, suspected of trying to evade US trade curbs on Iran.
Trump’s push for tariffs squeezes a weakening global economy
Global growth was already slated to slip to 3.5% next year from 3.7%.
Canada arrests CFO of China’s Huawei Technologies
Meng Wanzhou was detained in Vancouver on Saturday.
China promises action on US trade deal but gives no details
Has yet to confirm Trump’s claim Beijing committed to cut auto tariffs, buy more American farm exports.
US China trade cease fire does little to narrow differences
Only postponing US tariff hikes on Chinese goods for 90 days while the two sides negotiate.
US calls China’s tariffs on American autos ‘egregious’
Robert Lighthizer complained that China slaps 40 per cent tariffs on U.S. auto imports.
China rejects US hacking report ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Trade rep reports says Chinese computer hacking attacks aimed at stealing US tech have increased this year.