Sophie King
Sophie King, 78, is a veteran Australian investigative reporter with decades of experience covering politics, policy and corporate accountability. Their reporting aims to be clear, sourced and accountable to readers.
Asian FX, stocks rise as strong U.S. GDP data aids risk...
On January 27, 2023, the Philippine Peso and the Malaysian Ringgit led advances among Asian currencies, as strong U.S. GDP data revealed the U.S. economy's…
Chip Equipment Sales Hit Record US$108.5 Billion
The semiconductor industry is betting big on the future, and the bill is coming due. For three straight years, sales of the machines that make chips have hit re
Asia stocks edge up despite global growth worries.
Asian shares edged higher on December 8, 2022, led by gains in Hong Kong and mainland China, even as global growth fears and expectations of…
Global Officials Blame China for Coronavirus Crisis
President Donald Trump, senior members of his Cabinet, and allied lawmakers in Brazil and Britain said on 30 March 2020 that the accelerating global coronavirus…
China Quarantine Drives Mobile Game Downloads 80%
Behind China’s Quarantine Gaming Boom: Boredom, Policy, and a Digital Lifeline
When Beijing locked down cities and stretched the Lunar New Year break, it didn’
WHO Rejects 24-Day Coronavirus Incubation Claim
On February 12, 2020, the World Health Organization rejected a suggestion from Chinese researchers to extend the recommended quarantine period for the novel coronavirus beyond…
TV Makers Unveil Super HD Models at CES 2020
On January 8, 2020, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas witnessed the unveiling of super high definition television models by major TV manufacturing…
Taiwan General Missing After Black Hawk Crash
Taiwan's top military official, Air Force General Shen Yi-ming, was among three people missing after a Black Hawk helicopter made an emergency landing in a…
Tesco Supplier Denies Forced Prison Labor Claims
On December 26, 2019, Zhejiang Yunguang Printing, a Chinese supplier for British supermarket chain Tesco, denied allegations that it used forced prison labor to produce…
Standard Chartered Hit With $1.1B Iran Sanctions Fine
On April 15, 2019, Standard Chartered, a British multinational bank, faced a significant financial penalty for violating sanctions related to transactions with Iran. According to...
