California’s state epidemiologist calls to stop 300,000 vaccinations after possible severe allergic reactions; tens of thousands skip vaccination in India … ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For January 2021
China and WHO made mistakes in containing Covid outbreak, says panel
Independent panel criticises WHO for not declaring international emergency until 30 January … ( read original story …)
Beijing wants U.S. business leaders to plead its case. Here’s why they shouldn’t.
Starbucks has more than 4,700 stores there — what’s wrong with promoting cooperation? A lot, it turns out. Xi isn’t asking Schultz and his peers to embark on an apolitical, humanitarian mission. He is ……
Beijing to sanction US officials for ‘nasty behaviour’ over Taiwan
BEIJING • US officials who have engaged in “nasty behaviour” over Chinese-claimed Taiwan will face sanctions, China’s Foreign Ministry has said, after Washington lifted curbs on exchanges between … ( read original story …)
China’s Xi Jinping Is Really Going To Miss Donald Trump Despite Four Chaotic Years
Beijing may soon realize 2016-2020 was a golden era for getting a leg up on a U.S. shooting its economy in the foot. ( read original story …)
With Russia’s Help, China Becomes Plastics Making Power In Pandemic
The pandemic has helped the petrochemicals industry make up for losses in oil and gas demand. Plastics are tied to the fossil fuels industry. Stay-at-home orders throughout the U.S. and Europe has led … (…
China takes victory lap over economic recovery, but critics find cracks in success story
The Chinese economy officially grew by 2.3 per cent in 2020, but some analysts point to unsustainable nature of China’s dramatic rebound. ( read original story …)
China and US clash at WHO over coronavirus investigation in Wuhan
The US wants China to share all scientific studies into animal, human and environmental samples taken in the city where Covid-19 was first reported. ( read original story …)
India-China war THREAT: Satellite images show Beijing take bold step in disputed territory
The village of 100 homes was picked up by satellite imagery. India claims the Chinese buildings are 2.8 miles within Indian territory. The buildings are within Arunachal Pradesh state according to … ( read original…
Soldiers Patrol Around China’s Central Bank in Beijing, China
Chinese soldiers order a photographer to keep moving past the People’s Bank of China, the country’s central bank, in Beijing on Monday, January 18, 2021. The world’s second largest economy grew 2.3% … ( read…
Blockchain Bites: Goldman Sachs Investigates Crypto Custody, Solving the Blockchain ‘Trilemma’
Coinbase plans infrastructure updates to prevent outages during periods of volatility while MetLife peaks behind the hood of CBDCs. ( read original story …)
Singtel Group member firm launches Shenzhen innovation centre for Greater China expansion
In a bid to expand its operations in Greater China, tech-firm NCS has launched the NEXT Shenzhen Innovation Centre (SIC) to help enterprise clients accelerate digital transformation. Located in … ( read original story …)
China’s economy grows 2.3% in 2020
During a year when a crippling pandemic plunged major world economies into recession, China has come out on top. CNN’s Steven Jiang reports. ( read original story …)
