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...Cameron’s immediate successor, Theresa May, took a less rosy view of Beijing than he did — one of her first acts in Downing Street was to review Chinese investment in UK nuclear energy....
...He’s almost revelling in the fact that this decision has been criticised by four previous prime ministers, actually — Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Theresa May and Boris Johnson....
...Jack Ma makes first public appearance since Ant’s cancelled IPO Jack Ma has resurfaced in a video praising China’s teachers, marking the first time the billionaire has been seen in public since Ant Group...
...Theresa Hamacher President, Versanture Consulting, Cambridge, MA, US...
...And the All-World 50-day MA has represented a ceiling on the market for some time before it was broken decisively in October. The start of US earnings season is dominated by banks....
...In the UK, Prime Minister Theresa May reportedly has taken informal advice from Mr Ma about Britain’s post-Brexit future. The two discussed trade issues when they met in Shanghai earlier this year....
...allowed to fail FT Alphaville: The EM rout is not made in America Emerging markets can still drive global growth McKinsey chief says fundamentals remain sound despite turbulence Inside Business: Jack Ma...
...(FT) Jack to hit the road Daniel Zhang is to replace Jack Ma as chairman of Alibaba in one year, adding the role to his existing job as chief executive....
...Theresa May’s chequers deal, marginally amended, is highly unlikely to win a Commons majority....
...It is the day of the UK general election — an election that, only weeks earlier, Prime Minister Theresa May promised she would not call....
...(Bloomberg) Guardianista The Guardian’s house view on hostile takeovers: not flattering of Theresa May....
...government of Nicolás Maduro, the president August 5 A streaker promoting peace and love takes the lead when a steward stumbles during the World Athletics championships at the London Stadium September 8 Jack Ma...
.../ From Martyn Roetter, Boston, MA, US...
...The victories of Conservative candidates in four of the six metro regions can only help in winning a hearing from a future Conservative government if Theresa May is elected on June 8....
...Even though Theresa May’s Conservatives received the highest vote share since the days of Margaret Thatcher, she lost her party’s slim majority....
...You had to Google the meaning of Help Ma Boab? But you think Westminster should control Scotland’s oil? I rest my case.”...
...Theresa May, who held talks with Ma Kai, China’s vice-premier, in Downing Street on Wednesday night, is keen to show Britain remains open to investment from China....
...Similarly, the government of Theresa May has been at pains to stress Britain’s commitment to Nato....
...He joked with Alibaba founder Jack Ma that Aramco will overtake the vast Chinese internet group to become the world’s biggest-ever IPO. “Ha,” said Ma....
...(FT, Politico, NYT) In the news No more fakes Jack Ma, one of China’s richest men, has called on the Chinese government to do more to combat counterfeiting....
...Here is a summary of the implications of the US election — and other events this week — for Theresa May’s Brexit planning....
...Theresa May’s arrival in Number 10 in July changed the mood; her review of China’s involvement in the Hinkley Point nuclear project and her subsequent introduction of new security controls on Chinese investment...
...But it was deemed by Theresa May to be in the national interest....
...“MA’s objective will be to win public opinion,” FTI said, recommending a counter-attack....
...(Theresa May, the home secretary, blocked the extradition earlier this week.)...
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