Nancy Pelosi

Pelosi, 82, is leaving the post as Republicans are set to take control of the House in January.

“They don’t realize how serious this game is. For China, it’s deeply emotional": Yeo

Taipei has been trying to reduce its economic dependence on Beijing in recent years.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced the measures on Pelosi and her immediate family members in a statement late Friday.

“For the US, [it is] better to fight tonight. If you fight a year from now, China will be stronger.”

China is Taiwan’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade rising 26% on year to US$328.3 billion last year.

The Mnuchin plan includes stimulus checks, something that members of both sides of the aisle have favoured.

Shares slipped in much of Asia, while Australian equities outperformed. S&P500 contracts fluctuated after a Wednesday retreat.

So far, the US has only regained 11.417 million of the 22.160 million jobs lost from the pandemic in March and April.

SINGAPORE (Sept 30): “No doubt, I will receive some harsh criticism. But I also hope to receive constructive suggestions to help this government meet the public’s expectations for a more inclusive and fairer Hong Kong.” — Hong Kong Chief Executive