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China Escalates Crackdown On Cryptocurrency, Bans Offshore Exchanges
Chinese government intensifies its crackdown against digital currencies by blocking a total of 124 websites that operate their cryptocurrency exchanges offshore. The move came after regulators banned at least eight online cryptocurrency news sites from WeChat. 
Chinese government intensifies its crackdown against digital currencies by blocking a total of 124 websites that operate their cryptocurrency exchanges offshore. The move came after regulators banned at least eight online cryptocurrency news sites from WeChat. -
Trade War Latest Update: China Retaliates With Fresh Tariff After US’ $16 Billion Tax Takes Effect
China and the United States slapped each other with fresh waves of tariffs on Thursday. The events unfolded as Chinese and U.S. delegates are still negotiating in Washington. 
China and the United States slapped each other with fresh waves of tariffs on Thursday. The events unfolded as Chinese and U.S. delegates are still negotiating in Washington. -
Kenyan President Eyes More Economic Cooperation With China
President Uhuru Kenyatta hoped that more Kenyan products will be introduced into the Chinese market. The Kenyan president is confident that increased exports to China will aid his country’s infrastructure development. 
President Uhuru Kenyatta hoped that more Kenyan products will be introduced into the Chinese market. The Kenyan president is confident that increased exports to China will aid his country’s infrastructure development. -
China, India Mend Military Ties Toward A More Peaceful Relations
China and India agreed to maintain peace and stability in the Himalayan border a year after the 73-day standoff between its militaries in 2017. Furthermore, China volunteered to play a constructive role in mending military ties between India and Pakistan. 
China and India agreed to maintain peace and stability in the Himalayan border a year after the 73-day standoff between its militaries in 2017. Furthermore, China volunteered to play a constructive role in mending military ties between India and Pakistan. -
Maersk To Send First-Ever Container Ship Through Coveted Arctic Route
Denmark’s Maersk confirmed that it is sending its container ship to a historic voyage along the Arctic route. Its Venta Maersk is set to become the first-ever container ship to pass along the much coveted Northern Sea Route. 
Denmark’s Maersk confirmed that it is sending its container ship to a historic voyage along the Arctic route. Its Venta Maersk is set to become the first-ever container ship to pass along the much coveted Northern Sea Route. -
Australia Caught In The Crossfire Of US-China Trade War
Analysts noted the extremely sensitive situation that Australia is currently in amid the mounting US-China trade war. Australia’s successful balancing act between the two countries is currently being tested more than ever. 
Analysts noted the extremely sensitive situation that Australia is currently in amid the mounting US-China trade war. Australia’s successful balancing act between the two countries is currently being tested more than ever. -
US-China Trade War Could Make US Consumers Pay $3.2 Billion For Tech Products In 2019
A study released by the U.S. trade group Consumer Technology Association found that American consumers are more likely to suffer the tariffs imposed by their own government amid the mounting U.S.-China trade war. 
A study released by the U.S. trade group Consumer Technology Association found that American consumers are more likely to suffer the tariffs imposed by their own government amid the mounting U.S.-China trade war. -
These Are The World’s Most Liveable Cities In 2018
The Economist Intelligence Unit released its ranking of the world’s 140 most liveable cities. Vienna surpassed Melbourne this year after the latter’s seven consecutive years of being on the number one spot. 
The Economist Intelligence Unit released its ranking of the world’s 140 most liveable cities. Vienna surpassed Melbourne this year after the latter’s seven consecutive years of being on the number one spot. -
El Salvador Severs Ties With Taiwan In Favor Of China
El Salvador severed its diplomatic ties with Taipei and chose to side with Beijing, hinting support of “One China” policy that asserts Taipei is part of Beijing. The switch sparked concern among officials in the United States, saying that China is breaking the status quo in the Central American region. 
El Salvador severed its diplomatic ties with Taipei and chose to side with Beijing, hinting support of “One China” policy that asserts Taipei is part of Beijing. The switch sparked concern among officials in the United States, saying that China is breaking the status quo in the Central American region. -
China Disregards US Sanctions On Iranian Oil Imports
China decided to stand its ground with Iran while most companies in Europe, as well as Japan, South Korea, and India had already bowed to the pressures coming from the United States. The Trump administration wanted major markets to stop its import of Iranian cured oil. 
China decided to stand its ground with Iran while most companies in Europe, as well as Japan, South Korea, and India had already bowed to the pressures coming from the United States. The Trump administration wanted major markets to stop its import of Iranian cured oil.
