The WHO’s team landed in Wuhan last month, more than a year after Covid-19 was first detected there. The long-awaited trip is part of what will be a lengthy process of piecing together the virus’s…
Monthly Archives For February 2021
No new coronavirus cases reported for the first time in China in 2 months
On Monday (February 8), official data shows that there is no new locally transmitted mainland coronavirus cases in China, adding a positive possibility that the country has sucessfully put a stop to … ( read…
Shenzhen stock move step in right direction for China
Chinese regulators have made a long overdue move to reduce the number of boards at the Shenzhen stock exchange. That points to a greater commitment towards streamlining the country’s sometimes … ( read original story…
Two US Navy aircraft carriers conduct South China Sea drills
Two US Navy aircraft carrier strike groups began operations in the disputed waters of the South China Sea on Tuesday, the latest show of naval capabilities by the Biden administration as it pledges to ……
WHO’s Covid mission in China to give first report
The long-awaited trip, which was delayed by China, is part of what will be a lengthy process of piecing together the virus’s origin. ( read original story …)
Breakingviews – Chinese property developers blur red lines
HONG KONG (Reuters Breakingviews) – Keeping Chinese property developers inside new regulatory boundaries could be challenging. Nearly all the country’s listed real estate companies are crossing at … ( read original story …)
Japan wants G7 finance chiefs to ‘thrash out’ digital currency policy at talks as China trials continue
G7 nations have been cautious about China’s lead in issuing a digital currency, as it could threaten the long-standing international position of their conventional currencies. ( read original story …)
Huawei’s Ren Zhengfei calls for more open US policy towards China under Biden
Huawei founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei speaks out on the US-China tech war for the first time since US President Joe Biden took office. ( read original story …)
China faces gloomy Lunar New Year as businesses suffer from COVID-19 worries
China’s hotels and restaurants are bracing for a lacklustre Lunar New Year holiday, as travel curbs and government advice to stay home and avoid big … ( read original story …)
Crypto-currency bill being finalised, will introduce in Parliament soon, says Anurag Thakur
The government is finalising the contours of a new Bill to ban crypto-currency trading, mining and investments in the country, and will introduce the same in Parliament soon, said Anurag Thakur, the … ( read…
China blocks Clubhouse, app used for political discussion
Chinese authorities are blocking access to Clubhouse, a social media app that allowed users in China to discuss sensitive topics with people abroad including Taiwan and treatment of the country’s Musl … ( read original…
China’s restaurants, hotels eye gloomy Lunar New Year as virus worries re-ignite
China’s hotels and restaurants are bracing for a lacklustre Lunar New Year holiday, as travel curbs and government advice to stay home and avoid big gatherings look set to deal a blow to domestic ……
Clubhouse app blocked in China, added to “Great Firewall” – users, activist
Access to U.S. audio app Clubhouse was blocked in China on Monday, users and an anti-censorship watchdog said, ending a brief window that allowed thousands of mainland users to join in discussions … ( read…
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