How to Buy a Country: China's "Weaponization" of the Third World
It doesn't take much to buy and control a nation these days. Here's how China is doing it by making people slaves in their own country.
Jun 5, 2022 · 8 minute read
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CBDC China: Authoritarian Experiment Goes Mainstream
Could a CBDC China be coming your way? A look at the scary central bank digital currencies coming your way.
May 15, 2022 · 8 minute read
Everybody Wants to See China's List of 'Zombie' Companies... Especially Banks
Aug 18, 2016 · 1 minute read
What Chaos in China's Markets Means for the World... and You
It's been an ugly start to the year for China, with Chinese stocks in Hong Kong falling to global financial crisis lows. To make things worse, Chinese officials seem befuddled about how to respond to the financial turmoil. Bloomberg Businessweek's Peter Coy takes a look at how China's mess affects the world, and explains why the U.S. economy is still relatively insulated.
Jan 20, 2016 · 1 minute read
Children of the Yuan: China's Rich Kids Getting Richer
Bloomberg Businessweek's Chris Beam discusses what he learned from his infiltration of a group of second-generation rich kids in China. He speaks with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Markets."
Oct 4, 2015 · 1 minute read
China’s V-Day military parade in Beijing 2015
Around 12,000 troops, 500 military vehicles and over 200 military aircraft were showcased in a spectacular parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II and China's victory in the War of Resistance against Japan at Beijing's Tiananmen Square, Thursday
Sep 6, 2015 · 1 minute read
Is China Using the Yuan to Fund a Currency War?
China’s yuan led the biggest two-day selloff in Asian currencies since 1997, fuelling concern that financial-market volatility will curb global economic growth and a possible "currency war" if other countries devalue exchange rates to stay competitive in global export markets.
Aug 12, 2015 · 1 minute read
Japan Shorts Surge to Highest Since 2008
Short-selling accounted for 38.3 percent of trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the highest ratio since the bourse began keeping daily records more than six years ago. Bloomberg's David Ingles has more on "First Up."
Jun 23, 2015 · 1 minute read
Has China’s Steel Bubble Burst?
In today's "Single Best Chart," Bloomberg's Brendan Greeley displays the decline of crude steel output in China.
Jun 23, 2015 · 1 minute read
China backed international bank sparks US outrage
The institution will directly compete with the America-backed World Bank and the IMF. It will provide loans for infrastructure projects - some of which would be unlikely to get support elsewhere.
Mar 19, 2015 · 1 minute read
Origins of ISIS
In a special report, RT America examines the origins, power and expansion of the terrorist group known as the Islamic State (IS, formerly known as ISIS). RT’s Ben Swann delves into the roots of the organization while Ameera David explains how the group amasses the millions of dollars it requires to operate. Finally, Manuel Rapalo explores how the Iraqi army fell apart despite benefiting from billions of dollars of US money – and military hardware – meant to ensure security.
Mar 11, 2015 · 1 minute read
The Covert Connection Between Saudi Arabia and Japan
Here's a look at the "coincidental" timing of events that show the secret connection between Saudi Arabia and Japan, and what it all has to do with why oil prices are falling.
Dec 7, 2014 · 12 minute read
Xi Jinping and Shinzo Abe Share an Awkward Moment at the APEC Summit
Leaders from China and Japan met for the first time in two-and-a-half years as they seek to repair ties frayed by territorial and historical disputes. Watch the video to see the awkward moment.
Nov 13, 2014 · 1 minute read