Shawn Donnan
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'Chart of the Century' Mystifies Economists
Rising wages have little to do with the huge increases in prices for health care and college.
Wishful Thinking and the China Threat: J. Michael Cole
When more accommodating forces were in charge in Washington and other capitals, Beijing was already seeking to undermine the international system.
Goldman Says 4,000 Conference Calls Show Dimmer U.S. Outlook
Sentiment expressed in public communications by the biggest American companies slumped in June to the lowest level in at least a year, driven by negative mentions of economic growth and international relations, according to a Goldman Sachs Group...
Feeding 10 Billion People Will Require Genetically Modified Food
The climate is changing, the population is growing, and unless food production practices evolve dramatically, it’s a hungry future ahead.
Chinese Buyers Seek Tariff Exemptions for U.S. Farm Goods
Some Chinese companies are applying for tariff exemptions as they make inquiries about buying U.S. agricultural products, more than a week after President Donald Trump complained that China hasn’t increased its purchases of American farm products.
Chinese Money in the U.S. Dries Up as Trade War Drags On
Tougher regulations and uncertainty about tariffs have made America less friendly for foreign investment.
Fragile World Manufacturing Front and Center of Fed Rate Debate
Federal Reserve policy makers will meet in two weeks to weigh an interest-rate cut against the backdrop of a booming U.S. stock market, a seemingly unflappable American consumer and steady job growth.
For a Drink in the Park, Mix Red Wine With Coca-Cola. Seriously
How to make a Txerry Kalimotxo (Cherry Calimocho), an equal-parts wine cocktail that pairs well with an outdoor movie—or any summer evening on a lawn.
U.S. Targeting of Chinese Scientists Fuels a Brain Drain
A Chinese scientist’s startup fled the U.S. after a federal investigation that included a failed sting, airport stops and an unfounded child-porn search.
A New Red Scare Is Reshaping Washington
A long-defunct Cold War group has come back to life to warn of the dangers of China. They also risk triggering a new Red Scare.
Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei: 'Shutting Huawei out is the start of the US falling behind'
Huawei founder and CEO opens up about how his company managed to survive and thrive after being banned by the U.S. government.
Goldman Says Don’t Worry So Much About Weak Manufacturing Data
Markets pay too much attention to manufacturing data and shouldn’t be overly concerned about recent weakness in the sector, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
U.S. Accuses China of ‘Bullying’ in South China Sea Oil Exploration
The U.S. said it’s concerned about reports of China’s interference with offshore oil and gas activities by Vietnam in the South China Sea, saying Beijing is threatening regional energy security.
History of Bad Blood With U.K. and Iran Explains Current Tension
The reopening of the British embassy in Tehran was meant to usher in a new era in relations. As the Union Jack flag was raised above the lush, landscaped gardens of the complex in August 2015, then-Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said the event...
China, US said to be wrangling over text before trade talks can resume
Washington wants to use longer document with earlier concessions from Beijing, but China wants its demands included, according to observers.
China asks New Delhi to joint fight against unilateralism, protectionism amid trade war with US
Trump kicked off a trade war last year by slapping 25% duties on more than $250 bn of Chinese imports.
Erik Thomas Ganer on LinkedIn: "#Huawei has secured 50 #5G commercial contracts globally, of which 28 were signed in #Europe, Chen Lifang, president of the #telecoms giants public affairs and communications department, said in Brussels this week."
July 20, 2019: Erik Thomas Ganer posted an article on LinkedIn
China’s Most Advanced Big Brother Experiment Is a Bureaucratic Mess
Suzhou’s “Osmanthus” social-credit program has won national awards, but many residents have never heard of it.
Trump’s method to the madness on trade
Trump and his team are acting on a well-developed theory of the case, one that has been decades in the making.