State of Mankind

US Pushes Back on Chinese Flight Suspensions; China, US Sign Deal on Audit Dispute





China in Focus

A deal has been struck between U.S. and Chinese regulators. But will it bring an end to the ongoing debate over audit access? And will Beijing keep its promises? Washington is suspending 26 Chinese airlines in September. The move responds to China’s halting of over two dozen U.S. flights over COVID-19 policy. Visiting Taiwan is a new trend for lawmakers. More than ten delegations from North America, Europe, and Asia will visit the island before the new year. Underground churches in China are raided by authorities. Beijing is asking state-run churches to tow the Communist Party’s line.