A Chinese Communist Party official has signaled there likely will be no letup in its crackdown in the Xinjiang region … ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For December 2020
China’s COVID-19 vaccine effective in late-stage trials in Brazil: report
Late stage trials in Brazil for China’s Sinovac Biotech COVID-19 vaccine have shown promising results, positioning it for public use, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday.The vaccine, CoronaVac, … ( read original story …)
The View From Beijing
China effectively stopped the spread of the virus early in the global pandemic. Life there has subsequently been quite different this year. | Support public radio here. ( read original story …)
China c.bank will step up financial support for key sectors, weak links in the economy
BEIJING, Dec 21 (Reuters) – China will step up financial support for key sectors and weak links in the economy, the People’s Bank of China said on Monday. China will appropriately extend policies to ……
Ant and Tencent take down bank deposit app as Beijing cracks down
China’s leading fintech companies such as Alibaba Group Holding affiliate Ant Group have removed smartphone apps that allow users to shop around for bank deposits that offer high rates, as concerns … ( read original…
China’s central bank to issue 10b yuan of bills in Hong Kong
BEIJING — China’s central bank plans to issue 10 billion yuan (about $1.53 billion) worth of bills in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Dutch bidding will be adopted as the tender mode for the fixed-rate bill,…
China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine proves effective in Brazil trials – WSJ
Chinese vaccine maker Sinovac Biotech’s COVID-19 vaccine has shown to be effective in late-stage trials in Brazil, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people involved in the vaccine’s … ( read original story…
WTO confirms launch of Australia-China trade dispute over barley
Australia has requested dispute consultations with China concerning duties imposed by China on Australian barley imports, the World Trade Organization confirmed on its website on Monday. ( read original story …)
Malaysia has a new ambassador from Beijing. How will he handle their South China Sea dispute?
The extensive maritime affairs experience of China’s new ambassador to Malaysia has attracted the attention of analysts, who say Ouyang Yujing’s appointment could mean “more authoritative decisions” … ( read original story …)
U.S. warship transits Taiwan strait, prompting outcry from Beijing
The U.S. guided-missile destroyer Mustin transited through the Taiwan Strait Saturday, sparking outrage from Beijing. The warship’s move was done “in accordance with international law,” according to a … ( read original story …)
Jack Ma reportedly tried and failed to schmooze China with an offer to give ‘any of the platforms Ant has’ to the government before officials pulled its $37 billion IPO
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma’s reported offer came after he publicly scorned the government and before China pulled Ant’s groundbreaking IPO. ( read original story …)
Breakingviews – China Inc will recycle used white guys
American company men may find a savior in China Inc. As corporations try to make their ranks more ethnically representative, many experienced – if white and older – males will find themselves without … (…
Breakingviews – Corona Capital: Gucci in China, UK banks
Corona Capital is a column updated throughout the day by Breakingviews columnists around the world with short, sharp pandemic-related insights. ( read original story …)
