The Chinese winter sports industry has grown at an unparalleled rate since Beijing was awarded the 2022 Winter Games in 2015. ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For March 2021
World Insights: China’s greater opening-up to boost global recovery, experts say
China’s commitment to greater opening-up in the government work report delivered at the annual “two sessions” will serve as a catalyst for global recovery, experts have said. Attending the opening … ( read original story…
World Insights: Chinese market lifts exports of world’s major economies, boosting global recovery
According to the latest official data, as China’s consumption demand continues to increase thanks to its ongoing high-level opening-up and economic rebound from COVID-19, many of the world’s major … ( read original story …)
Hong Kong electoral reforms prevent ‘dictatorship of the majority’, says pro-Beijing lawmaker
Beijing’s proposal for Hong Kong electoral reforms could prevent “dictatorship of the majority”, a pro-Beijing Hong Kong lawmaker said, calling people who want one man one vote “politically immature”. ( read original story …)
China falls in soft power ranking but US loses its crown and tumbles
United States ranked worst in the world for its response to the Covid-19 pandemic, both countries still in the overall top 10. ( read original story …)
China-Linked Hack Hits Tens of Thousands of U.S. Microsoft Customers
The cyberattack on the company’s Outlook email software is believed to have infected a number of American businesses, government offices and schools, according to people briefed on the matter. ( read original story …)
China science: 7 sectors to get extra R&D funding, support as Beijing pushes for global leader status
Artificial intelligence and quantum information are among the seven key areas China has identified as priorities for development as it seeks to become a global leader in the scientific field by 2035. ( read original…
Inside China Tech: At China’s ‘two sessions’, chips and clean tech in the spotlight
This week’s top stories include tech developments at China’s biggest annual political meeting, how SMIC is doing amid the global chip shortage, and recent green initiatives. ( read original story …)
China sets growth target ‘over 6%,’ tightening HK control
China’s No. 2 leader has set a healthy economic growth target and vowed to make the nation self-reliant in technology amid tension with Washington and Europe over trade and human rights … ( read original…
Hong Kong election overhaul not aimed at ‘deliberately eliminating anyone’ from political process, vice-premier tells meeting in Beijing
There will still be room for moderate opposition voices once Beijing has completed its overhaul of Hong Kong’s political system, a former minister from the city has said after a meeting with … ( read…
China projects confidence with over 6% GDP growth target, mild military budget boost
China projects confidence with over 6% GDP growth target, mild military budget boost. Global Times. By Wang Cong, Shen Weiduo, Liu Xuanzun and Cao Siqi Published: Mar 05, 2021 09: … ( read original story…
China to deepen multilateral, bilateral, and regional economic cooperation: Govt Work Report
China to deepen multilateral, bilateral, and regional economic cooperation: Govt Work Report. Global Times. By Global Times Published: Mar 05, 2021 12:58 PM. China will deepen mul … ( read original story …)
Why is China giving travelers anal tests for COVID-19?
Travelers to some Chinese cities have been required to take anal swab tests for COVID-19, a measure that has sparked outcries from other countries, according to news reports. This week, officials in … ( read…
