Since I was forced to flee my city, I’ve continued my activism for democracy from the UK, says Nathan Law, a politician and activist from Hong Kong … ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For December 2020
China CanSinoBIO’s COVID-19 vaccine trials recruit over 20,000 people
China’s CanSino Biologics Inc has recruited over 20,000 participants for late-stage human trials overseas for its coronavirus vaccine, a health official said on Monday. The candidate, known as … ( read original story …)
China regulator tightens guideline on biological products, including vaccines
China’s market regulator said on Monday it had tightened up a guideline for inspection of biological products, including vaccines, before a batch is sold or imported. The new guideline, effective … ( read original story…
An Australian student denounced his university’s ties to China. Then he became a target
Xi Jinping has got to go!” As he denounced the Communist leader, hundreds of counter-demonstrators massed around a colonnade at the campus in Brisbane, Australia. Some were students from China; others … ( read original…
Hong Kong stocks fall most in two weeks as US expands China blacklist, Covid-19 crisis deepens
Hong Kong stocks post losses on Monday as China promises countermeasures against the US decision to add more companies to its trade blacklist, including chip maker SMIC and drone maker SZ DJI … ( read…
Coronavirus: China breaks ground on mRNA vaccine plant
RNA technology, according to state media. China News Service reported on Monday that construction of a facility to manufacture a messenger RNA vaccine candidate was under way in Yunnan province, in … ( read original…
US law targeting Chinese firms on American exchanges could trigger delistings and hurt investors, finance professor says
The bill signed into law by US President Donald Trump on Friday will remove Chinese firms from American exchanges if they fail to comply with US accounting standards. ( read original story …)
China criticizes US corporate auditing penalties
China’s government on Monday called on Washington not to enforce a measure that might expel Chinese companies from U.S. stock exchanges if they fail American government … ( read original story …)
Family members of 12 Hong Kong fugitives detained in mainland China seek help in attending Shenzhen trial
Families urge mainland authorities to let them know the trial date 20 days in advance, to ensure they can attend hearings after two-week quarantine. ( read original story …)
Beijing’s biggest chipmaking champion SMIC faces uncertain future after US blacklisting
Chinese foundry SMIC may have to focus on mature technologies after it said new US sanctions will undermine its pursuit of processing nodes smaller than 10nm. ( read original story …)
AP Interview: China signals shift but no let-up in Xinjiang
A Chinese Communist Party official has signaled there likely will be no let-up in its crackdown in the Xinjiang region, but said the government’s focus is shifting more to addressing the roots of extr ……
Hong Kong stocks slip after US expands China blacklist and concerns over Covid-19 crisis
Hong Kong stocks post early losses as China promises countermeasures against the US decision to add more Chinese companies to its trade blacklist, including chip maker SMIC and drone maker SZ DJI … ( read…
Corona Capital: Zoom, Royal Dutch Shell
Concise views on the pandemic’s corporate and financial fallout: Zoom’s China vulnerability threatens to become a headache; and Royal Dutch Shell finishes a tricky year with another write-down. ( read original story …)
