China Sets 6% Growth Target, Cracks Down on Hong Kong
Hong Kong's electoral system needs re-education, according to Beijing's bigwigs, to include only officials loyal to Communist China.
China's Rubber-Stamp Congress Set to Kick Off
Cracking down on Hong Kong and outlining plans for future growth are two key items on the agenda in Beijing.
Hong Kong Charges 47 Politicians for Taking Part in Politics
In a Kafkaesque move, the Hong Kong authorities charged would-be members of Congress with subversion, for attempting to get elected to Congress.
Asian Shares Suffer Heaviest Selling in 9 Months
Stocks were down sharply and across the board in Asia, but absent any region-specific factors.
China 'Advises' Biden to Roll Back Trade Tariffs
China's foreign minister says the U.S. should get back to business under Biden, and forget about thorny issues like Taiwan.
Chinese Shares Look as Pricey as U.S. Markets as Both Reach Peaks
The equity markets in Shanghai and Shenzhen have broken above their record highs set in 2007, leaving U.S. and Chinese shares in uncharted territory.
Looking for an Energy Boost? Try Royal Dutch Shell's 3.5% Dividend Yield
Shell suffered along with the rest of the oil and gas sector last year. But it could be a good dividend play once again.
Nikkei's New Highs Echo 1980s Excess
Will the buying soon end for the Nikkei, where quant purchases are making reluctant buyers out of international equity investors?
The UK's Bubble Isn't Bigger Than Ours, but It's Still a Bubble
In the current scenario I can understand why someone would want to buy bitcoin. But here's what I do.
A Second Depressed Lunar New Year Spells Disaster
Retailers and restaurants normally rely on bumper sales over the Lunar New Year holiday. But the cashier tills are silent.