Recent rescue efforts to escape Kim Jong-un’s regime via China have been thwarted by digital surveillance, profiteering and the pandemic.
Tag: China
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Janet Yellen’s Trip to China: No Breakthroughs But 10 Hours of Talks
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, after 10 hours of meetings with Chinese officials, said the two sides would pursue “more frequent communication” despite their deep differences.
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A Former Insider on What’s Happening in China
Desmond Shum built a multibillion-dollar empire in the boom times, and says the economy is in far worse shape than outsiders realize.
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The Regulatory Questions Swirling Around Meta’s Threads
Meta’s new rival to Twitter has been hugely popular among consumers but raises awkward questions about how big tech companies expand.
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How Much Debt Does China Have?
A major lender abroad, China is facing a debt bomb at home: trillions of dollars owed by local governments, their financial affiliates, and real estate developers.