China
Lai Ching-te takes office as the new president of Taiwan
World
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s new president, Lai Ching-te, said in his inauguration speech Monday that he wants peace with China and ...
Asian Stocks to Rise After US Gains, China Support: Markets Wrap
Business
(Bloomberg) — Asian stocks are set to climb in early trading after US equities notched a fresh record amid resilient corporate earnings ...
China clouds darken market mood
Business
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. Broadly speaking, the global backdrop for Asian markets ...
What Is It Good For?
Politics
“We have all the cards, but we don’t know how to use them,” Donald Trump declared in 2015 as he announced his ...
China launches new mystery Shiyan satellite (video)
Science
China launched the latest in its secretive Shiyan satellite series over the weekend. A Long March 4C rocket lifted off from Jiuquan ...
Europe Futures, Asian Stocks Echo Wall Street Dip: Markets Wrap
Business
(Bloomberg) — European stocks headed for an early decline alongside Asian equities as signs of weakness in China and lower US rate ...
Wall Street edges back from records after Dow briefly tops 40,000
Business
Asian shares retreated on Friday after U.S. stocks edged back from their record heights, though the Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly topped ...
David Tepper Scoops Up Alibaba as Hedge Funds Hunt for Bargains in China
Business
(Bloomberg) — Billionaire investor David Tepper loaded up on beaten-down Chinese stocks last quarter while reducing stakes in high-flying US tech firms, ...
All you need to know about the Paralympics
Sports
The medals for the Paralympics feature braille on one side [Reuters] We’ve put together a guide with everything you need to know ...