What was once a poor fishing village now has the highest per capita GDP on the mainland, and a total GDP on par with Hong Kong. ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For November 2020
Beijing bars more foreign arrivals for fear of virus resurgence
Chinese arrivals from a growing list of countries as “reasonable and fair” as it guards against a resurgence of the coronavirus. ( read original story …)
The U.S. is Selling Taiwan New Missiles. No Problem, Says China
Chinese-government supporting military experts are claiming that Taiwan’s acquisition of new U.S. built cruise missiles, mines, and torpedoes will in no way deter the prospect of a successful Chinese … ( read original story …)
China opens import expo under anti-disease controls
Chinese leaders are conducting an import fair under intensive anti-coronavirus controls in their latest effort to revive the world’s No. 2 economy while the United States … ( read original story …)
From Berlin to Beijing, America’s election drama as seen by the rest of the world
I think what we need is a leader who can save the world,” said Ali Nazzal, 50, a human resources consultant in the Palestinian city of Ramallah. ( read original story …)
China is awash with schadenfreude over U.S. election tumult
The Chinese criticisms, while pointed, mirrored broad concerns among both U.S. allies and rivals as the United States wrestled with unfounded allegations of electoral fraud from P … ( read original story …)
Ant Group IPO faces at least 6-month delay after Beijing intervention
Ant Group’s initial public offering could be delayed by at least six months and its valuation sharply reduced after Beijing abruptly halted its trading debut this week, people directly involved in the … ( read…
China’s Media Turns on the Charm Towards Joe Biden As Donald Trump’s Election Prospects Diminish
Chinese Communist Party newspaper editor Hu Xijin indicated in a tweet Thursday that former Vice President Joe Biden would “normalize” relations between Beijing and Washington. ( read original story …)
Breakingviews – Crushed Ant is just the start of China techlash
China’s technology industry is facing an Ant-sized problem. An abrupt regulatory halt to the fintech company’s $37 billion initial public offering speaks to Beijing’s waning tolerance for the clout … ( read original story …)
China Fuel-Cell Startup Seeks Funds, Predicts Hydrogen-Car Boom
China’s push for more fuel-cell vehicles is inspiring startup Anhui Mingtian Hydrogen Energy Technology Co. to step up its growth, with the technology provider working on fresh fundraising en route … ( read original story…
The Latest: China suspends entry for residents of Britain
China is suspending entry for most foreign passport holders who reside in Britain, reacting to a new surge of coronavirus cases in the United Kingdom … ( read original story …)
Australia’s Treasury Wine Shelves Penfolds Spinoff as China Weighs Tariffs
Trade frictions between Australia and China have contributed to one global winemaker putting a cork in plans to spin off a luxury wine brand that is highly prized by collectors and can sell for ……
Coronavirus updates: Global cases exceed 48M as US passes 100K single-day count; China bars UK travelers; 233K US deaths
Fox pulls college football pregame show hosts. UK will roll out rapid COVID-19 testing in Liverpool. Latest news. ( read original story …)