The skyscraper project, once an emblem of Amazon’s ambitions in Seattle’s urban core, now becomes a symbol of its uncertain future in its hometown. The move follows Amazon’s decision to back out of its HQ2 project in New York City after opposition there, amid signs that the company will focus its Seattle-area growth in nearby Bellevue, Wash.
The speech was made at a time when the partial government shutdown headed into a third week over the budget standoff between the president and Congress.
The story details the price battle between Amazon and Quidsi and how it eventually ate into the growth of Diapers.com. The Quidsi founders were forced to consider selling and began talks with Walmart. Bezos reportedly threatened to eat massive losses and drive diaper prices to zero in order to win. On Nov. 8, 2010, the company was sold to the Seattle-based retail giant.
The spokesperson also noted that "the recent negotiations have left us skeptical about the US political will to improve the DPRK-US relations and made us think if it isn't its real intention to abuse the bilateral relations for gratifying its party interests."
The social media giant's stocks have slumped over 11 percent in the past four sessions, after reports showed that a data research firm called Cambridge Analytica had gathered data from 50 million Facebook profiles without users' permission.
The speech attracted great interest and resonated with African countries and the international community, he said, adding that thanks to the summit, the foundations for sincere mutual trust between China and Africa will be more solid.
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The stock market’s bear run and a weakening property sector are giving Hong Kong investors eyeing good dividends a hard time. [Photo provided to China Daily]
The spokesperson added that "amid the fierce competition from other economies, it is of utmost importance for us to consolidate Hong Kong's competitive edges, including the fine tradition of the rule of law, an open and free market, an efficient public sector, and a robust institutional framework."
The spokesman said students should be reminded to cherish their orderly campus lives and learning opportunities. If individual students refuse to comply with the instructions after repeated persuasion, schools should take appropriate counselling and disciplinary actions according to the school-based mechanism to maintain discipline and order. In case such student misbehavior is noted, the Education Bureau of the HKSAR government will also liaise and follow up with the schools concerned to render support and give instruction.
The spokesman said Seoul was anticipating an expanded private exchange between the two Koreas by allowing ROK's people to visit the DPRK in various forms.