China and US finalise trade deal; global conflict risk warning: SCMP daily highlights
From a breakthrough in trade talks to Chinese analysts on risk of US being drawn into war by allies, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage
1. China, US finalise trade deal as Beijing confirms breakthrough in talks
China said on Friday that it would review and approve export applications for controlled items while the US would also remove some limits – confirming a breakthrough in trade talks centred on export controls.
2. China should be alert to risk of US being drawn into war by allies, analyst says
There is more risk of a global military conflict breaking out under Donald Trump’s leadership, with the US more likely to be drawn into wars involving smaller nations or allies, according to Chinese analysts.
3. Ex-New York official facing China agent charge indicted for kickbacks
A former top New York official earlier charged with acting as a Chinese agent was handed a second federal indictment alleging she received kickbacks for steering some US$35 million worth of healthcare contracts to favoured suppliers during the coronavirus pandemic, a federal court said on Thursday.