Media Report
- Reuters reports, "A Chinese woman charged with bluffing her way into President Donald Trump's Florida resort will remain in custody at least another week, a federal magistrate ruled on Monday. The woman, Yujing Zhang, was arrested after giving conflicting reasons last month for being at the Mar-a-Lago club during one of Trump's routine weekend visits, an incident that renewed concerns about security at the club. Prosecutors told U.S. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman that Zhang could not be trusted, accusing her of lying to investigators about why she was at the property. They said a search of her hotel room turned up a device to detect hidden cameras, five cell phone SIM cards and over $8,000 in cash. 'She lies to everyone she encounters,' Assistant U.S. Attorney Rolando Garcia said during a hearing in U.S. District Court in West Palm Beach, Florida. 'She has no ties to the United States.'"
- CNBC reports, "China has quietly installed anti-ship cruise missiles and surface-to-air missile systems on three of its fortified outposts west of the Philippines in the South China Sea, a move that allows Beijing to further project its power in the hotly disputed waters, according to sources with direct knowledge of U.S. intelligence reports. Intelligence assessments say the missile platforms were moved to the outposts in the Spratly Islands within the past 30 days, according to sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The placement of the defensive weapons also comes on the heels of China's recent South China Sea installation of military jamming equipment, which disrupts communications and radar systems. By all accounts, the new coastal defense systems represent a significant addition to Beijing's military portfolio in one of the most contested regions in the world.The United States has remained neutral – but expressed concern – about the overlapping sovereignty claims to the Spratlys."
Reuters reports, "China wants to work with the European Union on issues from climate change to trade, Premier Li Keqiang wrote in a German newspaper before a summit next week aimed at cementing ties. Diplomats in Brussels have said that tensions over trade, investments and minority rights mean China and the EU may fail to agree a joint declaration at the April 9 summit. That could dent European efforts to gain greater access to Chinese markets. In a column for Monday's edition of Handelsblatt, extracts of which were released on Sunday, the Chinese Premier denied accusations Beijing was trying to split the bloc by investing in eastern European states. 'We emphatically support the European integration process in the hope of a united and prosperous Europe,' wrote Li. He said Beijing's close cooperation with eastern European states was 'advantageous for a balanced development within the EU'."
Calendar
- 2019-04-07 EU official confronts China on trade promises
- 2019-04-05 ‘Epic’ China Trade Deal Near Completion, Trump Says, but Haggling Continues
- 2019-04-04 Philippines' Duterte tells China to 'lay off' island in disputed waters
- 2019-04-03 China-U.S. Trade Talks Enter Crunch Period as Liu Arrives in DC
- 2019-04-02 Taiwan protests China jets crossing center of Taiwan Strait
- 2019-04-01 Taiwan condemns Beijing after Chinese jets cross maritime line
- 2019-03-31 America Changes The Tone In South China Sea Disputes
- 2019-03-29 China, US trade talks adjourn until next week
- 2019-03-28 China shifts position on tech transfers, trade talks progress - U.S. officials
- 2019-03-27 China Expels Former Interpol Chief From Communist Party for ‘Extravagant’ Spending
News
- Reuters Chinese woman arrested at Trump's Florida resort to remain in custody
- CNBC China quietly installed missile systems on strategic Spratly Islands in hotly contested South China Sea
- Reuters China wants to work with EU on trade, premier writes before summit
- The Wall Street Journal China's Hard Edge: The Leader of Beijing's Muslim Crackdown Gains Influence
- Bloomberg China's Easing of Residency Requirements Could Boost Cooling Property Market
- CNN UK lawmakers warn journalists and activists could be extradited to China under new law
- Bloomberg China, North Korea Open New Border Crossing Despite Sanctions
- Reuters China reports new African swine fever outbreak in Xinjiang region
- Reuters Shell enters China's shale oil scene with joint study with Sinopec
- The Wall Street Journal China's Foreign Reserves Grew for Fifth Straight Month in March
- The Washington Post China is pushing back against Taiwan for these three reasons
- CNBC Big-time investors are snapping up China's junk bonds
- Bloomberg Sweet-Toothed Millennials Seduce a Giant Sugar Player to China
- The New York Times As Chinese Buy French Vineyards, Names Like Château Imperial Rabbit Rattle Purists
- LA Times Small U.S. Marine presence in Taiwan could ruffle Chinese feathers
- Bloomberg UniCredit Employee in China Allegedly Embezzled $15 Million From Clients
- Inkstone The US says Chinese spies are targeting Boston for its tech secrets
Commentary
- Financial Times The EU should not slide into protectionism on China
- Fortune Silicon or Soy? Targets of the U.S.-China Trade War
- Bloomberg A China-U.S. Trade Deal Could Be a Mere Cease-Fire
- The Diplomat Why China's Economic Reforms Often Backslide
- Forbes Three Things That Could Crush China's Hot Home Prices
- The Washington Post Why the Chinese government has blocked the nation's most popular soap operas
- The Nation The Widening Rift Between the US and China