The Shenzhen Natural History Museum is designed as an undulating wave that gradually lifts from the surrounding water. ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For December 2020
Alibaba is in the crosshairs as China targets monopolies
Alibaba and rivals such as Tencent face increasing pressure from regulators after gaining influence over almost every aspect of daily life in China. ( read original story …)
Influencers May Face Fines as China Tackles Obesity and Food Waste
According to a new government report, more than half of the country’s adult population is either overweight or obese. Chinese officials have vowed to address the problem with a campaign. ( read original story …)
China’s Antitrust Probe Zeroes In on Vendor Claims of Alibaba Pressure
The probe casts a spotlight on long-standing contentions from merchants and rivals that the e-commerce giant pressures some sellers to operate only on its platforms. ( read original story …)
North Korean embassy display photos of missle launches in Beijing, China
A Chinese man talks on his phone as he walks past photos of new missile launches recently placed on the bulletin board outside the North Korean embassy in Beijing on July 31, 2017. North Korea’s…
China Banking Association to Leverage Blockchain to Authenticate Bank Audit Letters
China’s targeted blockchain adoption agenda is set to gain more ground with the country’s banking association set to deploy decentralized ledger technology (DLT) in verifying bank audit letters. In … ( read original story …)
Turkey says China’s CoronaVac efficacy 91.25%, likely to increase
A COVID-19 vaccine developed by China’s Sinovac Biotech is 91.25% effective and the rate is likely to increase based on late-stage trial data, Turkish researchers said on Thursday, as the country … ( read original…
China cracks down on Alibaba with anti-monopoly probe, causing stock drop
U.S. tech companies face similar scrutiny with regulators looking at whether Facebook and others hamper competition. ( read original story …)
Alibaba Shares Slump As China Targets Tech Giant With Antitrust Probe
China’s latest shot across the bow of billionaire Jack Ma came Thursday in the form of an antitrust probe into tech giant Alibaba. ( read original story …)
China bans flights from U.K. indefinitely over fast-spreading mutant coronavirus
Officials in China on Thursday announced it has banned flights from the United Kingdom over a mutant strain of coronavirus that is fueling a surge of infections across the nation. “Given the … ( read…
China’s new COVID-19 cases restrict movement in major cities
New COVID-19 cases in China’s capital and other cities could be placing authorities on alert as Chinese state media downplays the cases in Beijing, Tianjin and Chengdu. ( read original story …)
Shen Zijie helps Shenzhen beat Beijing 100-84 in CBA
Shen Zijie (R) of Shenzhen Aviators competes against Beijing Ducks at the 2020-2021 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Zhuji, east China’s Zhejiang Province, Dec. 24, 2020. ( read original story …)
Why China Turned Against Jack Ma
The Alibaba chief paid for pushing back against Beijing. But the shift in attitude also speaks to a growing wealth gap and diminished opportunities for the young. ( read original story …)
