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Monthly Archives For August 2020
CORRECTED-Sinovac’s coronavirus vaccine candidate approved for emergency use in China- source
China National Biotec Group (CNBG), a unit of state-owned pharmaceutical giant China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm), also said it had obtained emergency use approval for a coronavirus … ( read original story …)
Southeast Asia is Ground Zero in the New U.S.-China Conflict—and Beijing Is Winning
Southeast Asia is Ground Zero in the New U.S… Sometimes the signs are scattershot. Investigative journalists imprisoned for doing their job in Thailand or the Philippines. Another forest razed to … ( read original story…
Donald Trump’s national security adviser calls Beijing’s South China Sea claims ‘ridiculous’
US President Donald Trump’s national security adviser called Beijing’s claims in the South China Sea “ridiculous” and announced upcoming meetings with his counterparts in Japan, India and Australia to … ( read original story …)
Chinese Bank Disables Digital Yuan Wallet After Soft Launch Draws Wide Attention
China Construction Bank had quietly opened up the wallet service of China’s digital yuan to public users – but has now disabled it shortly after the feature gained wide attention. ( read original story …)
Xi Says China to Step up Efforts to Fight ‘Splittism’ in Tibet
China seized control over Tibet in 1950 in what it describes as a “peaceful liberation” that helped the remote Himalayan region throw off its “feudalist” past. But critics, led by exiled spiritual … ( read…
China’s Theme Parks Ride a Boom as Tourists Have Nowhere to Go
With foreign vacations off limits, China is in the middle of a theme-park surge as domestic tourists seek amusements in their own backyards. ( read original story …)
Japan-U.S. confirm bilateral treaty covers isles disputed with China, Kono says
Japan Defense Minister Taro Kono said on Saturday he had confirmed with his U.S. counterpart Mark Esper that islands in the East China Sea disputed by Japan and China are covered by the U.S.-Japan ……
Japan-US confirm bilateral treaty covers isles disputed with China, Kono says
Japan Defense Minister Taro Kono said on Saturday he had confirmed with his U.S. counterpart Mark Esper that islands in the East China Sea disputed by Japan and China are covered by the U.S.-Japan ……
BlackRock Gets Go-Ahead for a Mutual-Fund Business in China
BlackRock got approval from regulators to start a mutual-fund business in China, a milestone for an investment firm with fierce ambitions in the world’s second-largest economy. ( read original story …)
The Latest: First batch of Beijing students resumes classes
BEIJING — About one-third of students returned to school in the Chinese capital on Saturday in a staggered start to the new school year because of the coronavirus. The first batch of 590,000 students ……
“Great Wall Heroes” Welcomes Future Visitors Back to Beijing with New 2020 Promotional Campaign
Visit Beijing Again” promotional event organized by Beijing Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau was held at Fortress Square, Badaling Great Wall Scenic Area. This event was supported by Yanqing … ( read original story …)
The world’s money transfer system is China’s Achilles heel in its sanctions battle against the US
Hong Kong and Chinese officials have responded to US sanctions with scorn, but they are far more exposed than they let on. ( read original story …)