David Dodwell of Strategic Access says it’s apposite that the government in China itself is calling it a “democracy with Hong Kong characteristics.”
It would be a ‘big stretch’ to describe Hong Kong’s election as genuine, says consultancy
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Trump says gold will not be tariffed
An employee handles one kilogram gold bullions at the YLG Bullion International Co. headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. Chalinee Thirasupa | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Donald Trump said Monday that gold will not face tariffs. Gold futures closed at a record high Friday on reports that the precious metal would […]
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Trump-Putin talks are already a ‘triumph’ for Moscow, its economy and markets
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin talk during the family photo session at the APEC Summit in Danang, Vietnam November 11, 2017. Jorge Silva | Reuters Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. counterpart Donald Trump are still days away, but the two leaders’ upcoming meeting to negotiate an […]
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Orsted plunges 27% as it plans $9.4 billion rights issue after ‘adverse’ turn in U.S. market
Burbo Bank, Liverpool Bay, England, viewed from the sea turbines on Burbo wind farm off the U.K. coast. Ucg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Orsted shares crashed more than 25% on Monday morning, after the wind farm developer said it plans a 60 billion Danish kroner ($9.4 billion) rights issue, following a “material […]
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