BioNTech (NASDAQ:BNTX) and Fosun Pharmaceutical announce that the first 72 participants have been dosed with BNT162b1 in China. ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For August 2020
WHO To Investigate COVID-19 Origins In China
WHO announced it sent a 2-man advance team to China The motive is to prepare for a larger investigation into the origins of COVID-19 No word on launch date or makeup of an investigative team…
China says U.S. is ‘endangering peace’ with Sec. Azar’s high-level visit to Taiwan
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar announced Tuesday night he will lead a delegation to Taiwan “in the coming days.” Why it matters: It’s the highest-level visit by a U.S. cabinet official … (…
University of NSW vice-chancellor apologises for removal of tweet criticising China’s human rights abuses
Prof Ian Jacobs says university has ‘unequivocal commitment to freedom of expression and academic freedom’ … ( read original story …)
Hillhouse-Backed Biotech Firm Jacobio Plans Hong Kong IPO
Jacobio Pharmaceuticals Co., a Chinese biotechnology company focusing on cancer treatments, is planning a Hong Kong initial public offering as soon as this year, according to people familiar with the … ( read original story…
There is still no proof TikTok is spying on you for China
We have never provided user data to the Chinese government, nor would we do so if asked,” a TikTok spokesperson told Business Insider. TikTok itself isn’t present in China, but is the international … (…
1MDB scandal: Hong Kong, Shenzhen also harbouring fugitives, Malaysia police chief says
China last week shot down the suggestion that Jho Low was hiding out in Macau, but Malaysia’s police of chief says they have evidence – and it’s not the only Chinese city on their hit…
Shenzhen an example of epidemic control: senior health expert
Shenzhen has set an example for large cities on COVID-19 prevention and control, a senior health expert in dealing with COVID-19 cases said recently. “The people in Shenzhen have experienced life as … ( read…
Hong Kong authorities intercept illegal cigarettes hidden in speakers at Shenzhen border crossing
One source says the efforts at concealment indicate smugglers are transitioning to more sophisticated methods. ( read original story …)
Special Report: COVID opens new doors for China’s gene giant
As countries scramble to test for the novel coronavirus, a Chinese company has become a go-to name around the world. ( read original story …)
China Telecom, China Southern Power Grid, State Grid, Huawei start 5G Smart Grid Project in 3GPP
China Telecom, together with 27 other members including China Southern Power Grid, State Grid, global carriers, Huawei, and other vendors, submitted the 5G smart grid project. Successfully initiated … ( read original story …)
REFILE-SMIC founder says ‘optimistic’ China can catch up with U.S. in semiconductors
The founder of China’s largest chipmaker SMIC said on Tuesday he was “optimistic” China could catch up with the United States in the next generation of semiconductors but that U.S. efforts to contain … (…
China c.bank adviser says no need to step up monetary easing -media
The People’s Bank of China does not need to step up its policy easing as an economic recovery is well under way and further stimulus could stoke property and stock bubbles, central bank policy adviser…
