President Joe Biden spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, with the leaders of the world’s two biggest democracies agreeing to strengthen their nations’ partnership at a … ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For February 2021
Sindh plegdes to buy 20mn Covid-19 vaccine doses from China
Decided in a meeting with Chinese diplomat where both sides agreed to also send Pakistani cohort to train in Chinese traditional medicine … ( read original story …)
Why a takeout deliveryman in China set himself on fire
Labor rights have declined in China during the pandemic, and takeout delivery drivers are among the workers who have suffered the most. ( read original story …)
China central bank says monetary policy to be flexible, targeted
China’s central bank on Monday said its prudent monetary policy would be flexible, targeted and appropriate, with no sudden shifts, as it pledged to continue with interest rate reform. ( read original story …)
Clubhouse blocked in China as censors shut rare space for sensitive political debate
Clubhouse appears to have been blocked in China just days after it became the go-to app for uncensored conversations on a host of sensitive issues banned on other platforms. ( read original story …)
Clubhouse discussion app knocked offline in China
Discussion app Clubhouse appears to have been knocked offline in China, prompting fears it has been blocked by the state’s so-called “Great Firewall”. The invite-only app uses audio rather than text … ( read original…
Reports: China postponing COVID-19 vaccine plans amid slow rollout
China could be extending a deadline for COVID-19 vaccines amid a relatively slow vaccine rollout, even after the approval of a second coronavirus vaccine. ( read original story …)
Over 5,000 merchants at the Beijing Xinfadi wholesale market will stay in place to ensure market supply during Lunar New Year
The Xinfadi wholesale market, the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in Beijing six months ago, has now entered “Spring Festival time,” with more than 5,000 merchants choosing to remain open during … ( read original…
China Appears to Block Social-Media Platform Clubhouse After Brief Flourishing of Debate
The Silicon Valley audio-chat app had attracted thousands of users in China, who used it to discuss taboo topics including Xinjiang and human rights. ( read original story …)
China’s Blockchain Infrastructure Services Provider BSN Adds Casper to Network
China’s blockchain infrastructure services provider BSN has integrated the proof-of-stake Casper network into its platform. ( read original story …)
Beijing moves to block access to chat app Clubhouse
Chinese authorities moved to block access to the popular Clubhouse social media app on Monday night, marking the likely closure of a rare venue for the country’s internet users to freely discuss … ( read…
Record-breaking Gremaud chasing Olympic immortality in Beijing
One year before the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, Swiss freestyle skier Mathilde Gremaud discusses her drive to push the boundaries of her sport and how her experience at the Youth Olympic Games … (…
Australia and allies must plan for pushback against China over Taiwan, analyst says
China Matters thinktank says decision makers need to prepare for ‘all means short of war’ scenario … ( read original story …)
