The U.S. is “pointing fingers” at other countries that have supported the WHO, the Chinese Embassy in Washington said. ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For February 2021
New Procedures Indicate China’s Patent System is Now Focused on Quality, not Quantity, of Patents
As is often the case in China, a critical change in the IP system has taken place without the publicity of a new law but with an internal administrative document hidden on a government website.…
China’s 5G private networks slow in the Year of the Ox
The year of the Ox – named for a zodiac animal noted for plodding hard work – suits China’s slowly emerging 5G private network market. ( read original story …)
Bitcoin’s mainstream charge raises stakes for central bank digital cash
As cryptocurrencies increasingly go mainstream, pressure is growing on the world’s biggest central banks to move forward with their plans to issue … ( read original story …)
China congratulates former Nigerian finance minister Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her appointment as new WTO head
AFP “China congratulates Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her appointment as the new director-general of the WTO,” says an official from China’s commerc … ( read original story …)
‘Let’s think big’: Germany wants to work closely with Biden on trade, China, climate
BERLIN: Germany wants Europe and the United States to strengthen transatlantic ties with a trade deal to abolish industrial tariffs, a WTO reform … ( read original story …)
Chinese Security Guards Control Access to Area in Beijing, China
Chinese security guards control access to a commercial complex to only verified ‘healthy’ visitors in downtown Beijing on Monday, February 15, 2021. China has largely brought the virus under control … ( read original story…
Security Stops People From Entering Area in Beijing, China
A Chinese security guard stops people from entering a commercial complex until they scan a health QR code to determine if they are safe to enter (as well as to track their movements) a commercial…
House Republican resolution urges US to boycott 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing
EXCLUSIVE: Republican Rep. Mike Waltz on Monday introduced a resolution urging the U.S. to boycott the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing if they are not moved, saying the U.S. “cannot in good … (…
China scrutinizes U.S. after facing criticisms for WHO investigation into coronavirus origins
After facing criticisms from the United States over the World Health Organization’s investigation into the origins of the coronavirus, the Chinese Embassy fired back, saying that the U.S. “gravely … ( read original story …)
West Unites Against Detention of Foreign Nationals in Signal to China
A group of mostly Western countries led by Canada have formed a coalition against the detention of foreign nationals for diplomatic leverage, taking aim at a practice that diplomats say has been used … (…
How Alibaba Makes It Easier For Global Start-Ups To Enter China, and For Multinationals To Innovate
Alibaba’s Tmall Global Development teams based in the U.S. help American brands enter China and grow with market launch strategy advice including marketing and logistics … ( read original story …)
Nicklaus: China falls far short on promise to buy U.S. goods
Halfway through a two-year agreement to buy an extra $200 billion of U.S. goods, China is falling far short of its commitment. The shortfall is no surprise. The agreement’s goals looked overly … ( read…
