T.H. Lawrence News
Trade group: 'The jobs numbers tell a complicated story' of U.S.-China business in 2020-21
By T.H. Lawrence | Apr 6, 2022
A study of United States trade with China in the last two years is a tale of two statistics, according to the U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC), a U.S. trade group of 260 companies.
Biden fails to lift tariffs on thousands of Chinese imports, may 'contribute to domestic inflation'
By T.H. Lawrence | Mar 26, 2022
U.S.-China Business Council disappointed in limited number of tariff exclusions granted.
Tensions with China lead to 'low levels of trust' from U.S. businesses
By T.H. Lawrence | Feb 9, 2022
Tensions between the United States and China continue to cause uncertainty and risk for U.S. companies, according to one business organization.
Grothe: Controllers, owners of the internet infrastructure ‘have a responsibility to uphold internet freedom’
By T.H. Lawrence | Feb 1, 2022
Globe Banner recently published an article examining companies exerting control over the fiber optic cables that make the Internet work. While the cost associated with this has been lowered, concerns about companies controlling the infrastructure of the Internet are being heard.
Isaac: Global Carbon Project CO2 study 'offers even more evidence against the climate doomsday narrative'
By T.H. Lawrence | Jan 5, 2022
An article previously published by Globe Banner brings to light information from Carbon Brief regarding CO2 emissions levels for the world coming out of the pandemic and for the last decade. According to the article, the Global Carbon Project (GCP) has found that emissions from fossil fuels and cement have rebounded by 4.9% after falling 5.4% in 2020 due to the restrictions of COVID-19.
Metaverse appears to herald future of Facebook
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 21, 2021
Facebook apparently plans to change its name to something that is more indicative of the metaverse brand that Mark Zuckerberg is trying to build, according to a report published by The Verge on Tuesday.
Major League Baseball appears eager to do business in China
By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 2, 2021
Baseball is in a pickle. Not the kind on the base paths, with a runner trying to dodge a tag, but with the game itself is facing a mounting problem with declining attendance, a continued sharp drop in national TV ratings and an aging and non-diverse fan base.
Consumers' Research: Nike’s ‘woke’ stands clash with reality of dealings with China
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 29, 2021
Nike has made billions by advising people to "Just Do It." The short slogan, accompanied by the shoe and sportswear giant’s trademark swoosh logo, has been imprinted on the world’s consciousness for more than three decades.
NBA's 'exporter of American values' stance draws criticism when it comes to China
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 24, 2021
League, players court controversy over China, human rights and voting laws