China: Daily Scan, July 3, 2020

Diplomacy in time of virus cements ties: People’s Daily
July 3, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic may have pressed the "pause" button on interaction between countries, but China's diplomacy led by President Xi Jinping, in the form of phone calls, correspondence and videoconferences, has helped to further enhance the country's relations with the rest of the world amid the pandemic, officials and experts said. Click here to read.... [2]

Confidence seen in higher holdings of RMB assets: China Daily
July 3, 2020

Global central banks' holdings of renminbi-denominated assets in their foreign exchange reserves have increased to a record high, which contributed to a stable sovereign rating for China and showed investors' confidence in the country's economic resilience despite the COVID-19 shocks, according to experts. Click here to read.... [3]

China lashes out at Five Eyes nations as Britain and Australia offer to help Hongkongers: South China Morning Post
July 3, 2020

China’s clash with the Five Eyes intelligence alliance has deepened following moves by Britain and Australia to potentially provide safe havens to Hongkongers who wish to leave the city, as a new national security law took effect there after a year of anti-government protests. Click here to read.... [4]

India should wake up to Pompeo’s empty words: Global Times
July 2, 2020

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday applauded India's ban on 59 Chinese apps, including TikTok. He hypocritically expressed concerns about India's national security by saying New Delhi was ensuring its own security, integrity, and sovereignty. Click here to read.... [5]