Stocks Slip, Yen Higher on Hong Kong Bill Concern: Markets Wrap

November 27, 2019 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

(Bloomberg) — Asian stocks and U.S. futures slid after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a bill backing Hong Kong protesters, spurring another threat of retaliation from China and raising concerns about the prospect for an interim trade deal. The yen nudged higher and the yuan lower amid the increase
— Read on news.yahoo.com/u-futures-slip-yen-higher-231833467.html

Embattled Pro-Beijing candidate Junius Ho hopes that his loss will turn pro-democracy camp’s violence into peace

November 24, 2019 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Embattled Pro-Beijing candidate Junius Ho hopes that his loss will turn pro-democracy camp’s violence into peace – Dimsum Daily
— Read on www.dimsumdaily.hk/embattled-pro-beijing-candidate-junius-ho-hopes-that-his-loss-will-turn-pro-democracy-camps-violence-into-peace/

Congressional bill on Hong Kong lays bare U.S.’ colonial ambitions

November 24, 2019 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Well, here we are again. The United States continues to run its mouth about the Hong Kong protests, this time in the form of legislation. Last month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3289, deemed the “Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act.
— Read on www.peoplesworld.org/article/congressional-bill-on-hong-kong-lays-bare-u-s-colonial-ambitions/

Hong Kong bill, more earnings, Powell speech: 3 things to watch for Monday

November 22, 2019 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Investors will monitor Trump’s signal on the Hong Kong bill, more earnings reports as well as a speech from Powell.
— Read on www.cnbc.com/2019/11/22/hong-kong-bill-more-earnings-powell-speech-3-things-to-watch-for-monday.html

If he signs it, you may say Goodbye to any trade deal with China!

Generation Brainwashed: Another look at Hong Kong’s protest (and 2 million protesters claim) (video)

November 22, 2019 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Generation Brainwashed: Another look at Hong Kong’s protest (and 2 million protesters claim)

US-China Relations Have Just Been Destroyed, and Nothing Will Ever Be the Same Again

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

US-China Relations Have Just Been Destroyed, and Nothing Will Ever Be the Same Again
— Read on www.checkpointasia.net/us-china-relations-have-just-been-destroyed-and-nothing-will-ever-be-the-same-again/

Only one person, in the entire Congress, actually voted no! Representative Thomas Massie. At least he knows better!

Steve Bannon’s work defending Trump being funded by company tied to billionaire Chinese fugitive

November 3, 2019November 3, 2019 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Steve Bannon got a financial bump from a company tied to Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui, Axios reported Tuesday, as Bannon has reemerged to defend President Trump.
— Read on www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7627021/Steve-Bannons-work-defending-Trump-funded-company-tied-billionaire-Chinese-fugitive.html

The Hill

Why is the Media Covering Protests in Hong Kong, Chile So Differently?

November 1, 2019 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Media coverage of the protest movements in Hong Kong and Chile contrasts sharply, tracing a line in US foreign policy that aims to buttress movements that benefit US imperialism while ignoring or demonizing those that challenge it. In several key ways, this dichotomy is apparent and palpable.
— Read on sputniknews.com/amp/analysis/201910311077185496-why-is-the-media-covering-protests-in-hong-kong-chile-so-differently/