China is increasing its defense spending by 6.8% in 2021 as it works to maintain a robust upgrading of the armed forces despite high government debt and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read…
Monthly Archives For March 2021
China’s Long March To Technological Preeminence Threatens U.S. Security
By enshrining the goal of self-sufficiency in semiconductors and other technologies, and by sanctifying all measures deployed in service to that goal, China long ago committed itself to a course of … ( read original…
OPPO beats Vivo, Huawei, Xiaomi to top smartphone market in China
OPPO held the largest smartphone market share in China for the first time in history. They also became the #2 5G manufacturer in China. OPPO’s smartphone market share in … ( read original story …)
U.S. Trade Bans Hurting Huawei in China, Brand’s Future Looks Bleak
Huawei is feeling the pinch of its trade bans with the United States as a new report estimates that the company’s market share in mainland China fell to 16% in January, a steep decline from…
WHO report on Wuhan, China mission due in mid-March: officials
The findings of a WHO-led mission to Wuhan, China to investigate the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus are expected in mid-March, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday. ( read original story …)
Hong Kong official discusses Beijing’s proposed electoral changes
Witman Hung, the Hong Kong deputy to the National People’s Congress, says the rationale for electoral changes is that people governing Hong Kong should be “patriots.” He says some elected officials … ( read original…
The WHO is still incapable of transparency regarding China and COVID-19
The WHO’s effectiveness in conveying scientific public health information and recommendations depends on political neutrality and full transparency. ( read original story …)
China and Russia abusing corona for geopolitics, Lithuania says
China and Russia are using the pandemic to increase their authority in new ways at home and abroad, Lithuanian intelligence services have warned. ( read original story …)
China’s five year plan could push emissions higher unless action is taken
Target is in line with previous trends and could lead to greenhouse gas emissions continuing to rise … ( read original story …)
China eyes the 700MHz band to speed 5G to the countryside
China weighs expanding network sharing to speed rural 5G rollout in a paper issued jointly by the State Council and the Communist party central committee. ( read original story …)
Two Sessions Tailwind For China Equities, Week In Review
Investors buying the dip in growth stocks and speculation of a cut to banks’ reserve requirement ratio (RRR), which would free up cash for lending, led to a rally in Hong Kong and Mainland Chinese…
Chinese Q&A platform Zhihu files for a $100 million US IPO
Z hihu, a Chinese question-and-answer platform, filed on Friday with the SEC to raise up to $100 million in an initial public offering. Zhihu is the largest Q&A-inspired online community and one of … (…
China’s Key Data Sharing Mandate Wreak Double Whammy For Tech Industry Amidst Increased Antitrust Probe: Bloomberg
China’s instruction to technology giants regarding key data sharing acts as a double whammy for its tech companies recuperating from increased antitrust scrutiny, Bloomberg reports. The U.S. ( read original story …)
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