China doubles down on national security, expanding its state secrets law
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday signed an order to formally adopt revisions to a law on “Guarding State Secrets,” according to state media.
From expanding screens to see-through displays: How tech giants are trying to jazz up their gadgets
Gadget makers are experimenting with various types of displays from expandable to bendable screends on their devices to stand out from the crowd.
China’s Country Garden gets liquidation petition from creditor
Country Garden said it will oppose the petition “vigorously” and seek legal measures to do so. A court hearing will be held May 17.
Hong Kong GDP to grow 2.5%-3.5% in 2024, scraps property tightening measures
Hong Kong’s housing prices, once among the most expensive in the world, have plunged 20% since their 2021 peak, dragged down by fragile market sentiment.
Michigan primary win helps Trump build momentum ahead of Super Tuesday
Former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley, Donald Trump’s last remaining primary rival, has vowed to stay in the race past Super Tuesday.
Joe Biden won big in Michigan primary, but ‘uncommitted’ votes signaled potential trouble
Michigan’s primary also acted as a litmus test for Biden’s standing with essential Democratic voter bases,
U.S. cautions Pacific Island nations about China security ties after Hawaii neighbor Kiribati gets Chinese police
The U.S. has cautioned Pacific Islands nations against assistance from Chinese security forces after reports that Chinese police are working in Kiribati.
CNBC Daily Open: Americans sour on the economy
Forecasters are singing a different tune about the state of the U.S. economy.
China’s oil demand growth could halve from pre-Covid levels as property, auto sectors struggle
China’s oil demand growth is not going to return to pre-Covid levels in 2024 or beyond, said Eurasia Group.
Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall; Hong Kong shares drop after budget announcement
New Zealand’s central bank kept its interest rate steady, while Hong Kong’s main index fell after its budget announcement.
