US Space Force a counterproductive reality

US President Donald Trump's assertiveness in the military domain has to be interpreted as an element of a strategy taking the United States from multilateralism to unilateralism. Be it in trade, the environment, global governance or security, Trump believes unilateralism serves better his slogan of "America First".

Involving stakeholders key to Afghan peace talks

The recent talks between the United States and the Taliban, the first of its kind, in Qatar broke many a stalemate. But the Taliban has intensified their attacks against the Afghan government in total disregard to the outcome of the talks.

Supremacy, not exceptionalism, is what Trump is seeking for US

"We shall be as a city upon a hill.... The eyes of all people are upon us," proclaimed John Winthrop, the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay colony in 1630.

Financial sector to be opened further

Foreign investors may soon be allowed to participate in China's treasury bond futures market, as the securities regulator contemplates more steps to open the bond market and liberalize the interest rate system.

CSRC suspends ratings agency for violations

The China Securities Regulatory Commission said on Friday that it has suspended Dagong Global Credit Rating, one of three main ratings agencies in the nation, from bond market business for one year for charging extravagant fees for consultancy services to clients.

UK businesses eye Chinese maternity market

The end of the one-child policy has had major implications across all aspects of Chinese society, and given a huge lift to the market for maternity goods - with British companies leading the way in meeting the demand.

Tariffs bring challenges for cloud computing industry

The booming US cloud computing sector is facing a challenge from US President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Chinese imports, as most of the components used for the development of information factories figure in the latest $200 billion round of tariffs.

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Shanghai, Alibaba in digital deal

Shanghai will deepen its digitalization push as it builds itself into a global digital city, through a strategic deal with internet giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd announced on Thursday.

JD to monetize logistics assets

E-commerce giant JD has announced it will establish a logistics assets management company to revive profits amid fierce ongoing competition with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd across retail, logistics and finance.

Lenovo shares soar as Q2 results beat forecasts

Lenovo Group Ltd saw its shares surge by as much as 6 percent in Friday's trading after the Chinese tech heavyweight reported profits and revenue that beat analysts' expectations.

Right attitude required for positive results from talks

In a move that offers a faint ray of hope that they will be able to resolve their trade differences, China and the United States are to hold a fresh round of trade talks - although at a lower level than previous rounds.