It has been more than half a year since the Sino-US trade conflict initiated, with no signs of a thaw, the dispute shows a trend of escalation recently. The immediate motivation for the U.S. government behind trade conflict is the unsolved trade deficit with China. Interestingly, in the first eight months of 2018, the U.S. trade deficit has hit another record high.    

Internet finance is becoming a vastly debated topic with every passing day. Several researchers and industry experts are sharing their views to comprehend different aspects of the technology and  it’s  impacts. In simple words, Internet finance is the integration of "Internet" and "financial industry." Despite many innovative businesses  of  Internet finance, relevant research on the topic is still limited. Few studies theoretically analyze  integration  of finance and Internet. A comprehension of  theoretical  basis of Internet financial innovation will help us more accurately grasp business connotation of the new technology. Several theories can be used to explain and understand the phenomenon which is generated and directed by the amalgamation of Internet and finance.

In May 2018, China's president Xi Jinping has said that a new generation of information technology, represented by artificial intelligence (AI), quantum information, mobile communication, Internet and blockchain, was accelerating the breakthrough for applications.

In an exclusive interview with Jim Rogers this morning Jim is said to favor several sectors in the Chinese stock markets amid global volatilities and current U.S-China trade tensions.