China property: lived-in home sales rise but prices fall in Shenzhen, Beijing, Shanghai
Lived-in home sales in some of China’s largest cities are picking up, but prices remain subdued, with Japanese investment bank Nomura noting that the...
China ramps up economy-boosting rhetoric ahead of critical conference
China’s top leadership has made “critical choices at a critical juncture” for the economy, a Xinhua commentary proclaimed on Wednesday as economic officials guiding...
Why China is taking on more responsibility in Central Asia
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met his Central Asian counterparts in Chengdu, Sichuan province, earlier this month as part of the fifth China-Central Asia...
Johnson, Trump to Talk Strategy for Fast-Tracking GOP Agenda
WASHINGTON—House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says he and President-elect Donald Trump are working on strategy for the first 100 days of the incoming Republican-dominated...
White House Threatens Veto on Bill Adding 66 Federal Judges After Trump Win
The White House announced on Dec. 10 that President Joe Biden intends to veto a bipartisan bill proposing the first significant expansion of federal...
Biden Touts Economic Legacy, Says Trump Inherits ‘Strongest Economy’ in World
WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden delivered a speech on Dec. 10 highlighting his economic achievements as he nears the final days of his presidency. He also...
Kroger-Albertsons Merger Faces Setbacks in Federal and State Courts
Judges in state and federal courts issued rulings on Dec. 10 blocking a proposed merger between supermarket chains Albertsons and Kroger. Oregon District Judge...
McConnell Sprains Wrist in Fall at Capitol; Colleague Says He’s Fine
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) tripped and fell on Dec. 10 on Capitol Hill, suffering a sprained wrist and a cut to his...
Senator Introduces Bill to End Hong Kong’s Special Status Over CCP Interference
Senate Foreign Relations Committee chair Ben Cardin (D-Md.) introduced legislation on Dec. 9 to revoke special treatment for Hong Kong in light of its human rights...