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Despite Vostok 2018, China is not Preparing for War
China's participation in the recently concluded Vostok 2018 war games doesn't mean China is now more of a military threat to the West, especially the United States, argues an op-ed in the Global Times, a tabloid owned by the Communist Party of China (CPC). Neither is China preparing for war. 
China's participation in the recently concluded Vostok 2018 war games doesn't mean China is now more of a military threat to the West, especially the United States, argues an op-ed in the Global Times, a tabloid owned by the Communist Party of China (CPC). Neither is China preparing for war. -
Divisive NFL ‘Kneeling Quarterback’ Colin Kaepernick Boosts Nike Sales
With basketball superstar Michael Jordan's sales appeal a fading ember, iconic sports brand Nike, Inc gambled on controversial National Football League (NFL) quarterback Colin Kaepernick to save its day and this "Hail Mary" pass seems to have worked. 
With basketball superstar Michael Jordan's sales appeal a fading ember, iconic sports brand Nike, Inc gambled on controversial National Football League (NFL) quarterback Colin Kaepernick to save its day and this "Hail Mary" pass seems to have worked. -
North and South Korea Open Joint Liaison Office ahead of Moon-Kim Summit
North and South Korea have opened their first joint liaison office along the fortified Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) ahead of third summit between South Korean president Moon Jae-in and North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong-un on Sept. 18. 
North and South Korea have opened their first joint liaison office along the fortified Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) ahead of third summit between South Korean president Moon Jae-in and North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong-un on Sept. 18. -
China aChina and Wall Street Execs Plan to Open China’s Finad Wall Street Execs Plan to Open China’s Financial Services SectorChina and Wall Street Execs Plan to Open China’s Financial Services Sector
China is taking another stab at opening its closed financial services sector but this time is asking Wall Street's advice on how to best bring this about. Reliable sources said Chinese government officials are seeking to reassure U.S. financial firms Beijing is truly receptive to their ideas. 
China is taking another stab at opening its closed financial services sector but this time is asking Wall Street's advice on how to best bring this about. Reliable sources said Chinese government officials are seeking to reassure U.S. financial firms Beijing is truly receptive to their ideas. -
Surging Home Prices in China Jump to Two-Year High
Home prices throughout China zoomed upward by 1.4 percent in August from July's 1.1 percent, the fastest pace in nearly two years and another sign the persistent real estate bubble is again expanding. 
Home prices throughout China zoomed upward by 1.4 percent in August from July's 1.1 percent, the fastest pace in nearly two years and another sign the persistent real estate bubble is again expanding. -
Up to 5 Million Chinese Jobs at Risk from Trump’s Trade War; Yuan Devaluation Coming
The ongoing trade war with the United States might see as many as 5 million Chinese lose their jobs if and when it worsens, estimates JPMorgan Chase & Co., an American investment bank that's also one of the largest asset management companies in the world. 
The ongoing trade war with the United States might see as many as 5 million Chinese lose their jobs if and when it worsens, estimates JPMorgan Chase & Co., an American investment bank that's also one of the largest asset management companies in the world. -
U.S. in Trouble; Budget Deficit Swells to $1 Trillion Far Faster Than Expected
The U.S. federal budget deficit will skyrocket to a record $1 trillion by the end of the fiscal year this month -- two years faster than anticipated -- because of the Republican Party's much maligned Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. 
The U.S. federal budget deficit will skyrocket to a record $1 trillion by the end of the fiscal year this month -- two years faster than anticipated -- because of the Republican Party's much maligned Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. -
Japan and Russia Remain At War; Still No Peace Treaty Ending World War II
Japan has repudiated a spur of the moment decision by Russian president Vladimir Putin to formally end World War II with a peace treaty "without any preconditions" and before the year ends because it would cede to Russia permanent control of several Japanese islands illegally seized by the Soviet Union. 
Japan has repudiated a spur of the moment decision by Russian president Vladimir Putin to formally end World War II with a peace treaty "without any preconditions" and before the year ends because it would cede to Russia permanent control of several Japanese islands illegally seized by the Soviet Union. -
Jeff Bezos And Wife, Mackenzie, Launch $2 Billion Fund To Fight Homelessness And Boost Education
The world's richest person, Jeff Bezos (who's worth about $170 billion) continues his unique form of charity that he calls "strategic philanthropy" by committing $2 billion to fund U.S. non-profit organizations helping the homeless and fostering education. 
The world's richest person, Jeff Bezos (who's worth about $170 billion) continues his unique form of charity that he calls "strategic philanthropy" by committing $2 billion to fund U.S. non-profit organizations helping the homeless and fostering education. -
Trump’s Executive Order Punishing Foreign Meddling in U.S. Elections is Too Weak
Senate Republicans and Democrats blasted president Donald Trump's executive order imposing sanctions on foreign government, entities and individuals that interfere in U.S. elections as insufficient, and a ploy to prevent an even tougher bipartisan bill from being passed by Congress. 
Senate Republicans and Democrats blasted president Donald Trump's executive order imposing sanctions on foreign government, entities and individuals that interfere in U.S. elections as insufficient, and a ploy to prevent an even tougher bipartisan bill from being passed by Congress.
