Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov began a visit to China this week with a call for Moscow and Beijing to reduce their dependence on the dollar and Western payment systems, and push back against ……
Monthly Archives For March 2021
Elon Musk’s China Charm Offensive Rolls On With Praise for Its Climate Plans
Elon Musk praised China’s plans to tackle carbon emissions and grow its economy, just days after he sought to reassure mainland politicians about concerns that Tesla’s vehicles pose a national … ( read original story…
If there is going to be a grand strategy focused on China …
Last week senior officials from the United States and China met in Anchorage for the first bilateral meeting since President Biden was inaugurated. The news coverage indicates that in this instance … ( read original…
Garneau warns the world: doing business with China comes with risk of arbitrary arrests
Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau is warning countries around the world that doing business with China means facing the risk of seeing citizens detained arbitrarily. “My advice to all other … ( read original story…
5 things to know for March 23: Boulder, Covid-19, Israel, White House, China
Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily. ) 1. Colorado…
Hong Kong-listed Sinopharm reports jump in 2020 profit, says ready to deliver Covid-19 jabs as China targets 500 million shots by June
Sinopharm Holding was ready to deliver the Covid-19 vaccines needed to meet Beijing’s target of more than 500 million vaccinations by June this year, its president said. ( read original story …)
China, India forecast to lead 5.4 per cent global GDP rebound in 2021, but vaccine roll-out crucial: Moody’s
In the current setting, Covid-19-related uncertainty has not diminished and may well lead to another phase of cautious decision making in the first half of this year.” China will lead the pack with … (…
China-Europe sanctions fight shatters image of amicable ties
China looked to Europe as an amicable partner as the continent’s leaders resisted being drawn into President Donald Trump’s conflicts with Beijing over trade, technology and human rights … ( read original story …)
France summons Beijing envoy in latest EU-China spat
France has summoned Lu Shaye — the Chinese Paris seen as one of Xi Jinping’s aggressive “wolf warrior” diplomats — to protest against “insults and threat … ( read original story …)
China Mobile launches CMLink Italy MVNO on WindTre network
China Mobile International, a wholly owned subsidiary of China Mobile, has officially launched a new MVNO on the Italian market, offering three plans mainly aimed at the Chinese community. The MVNO is … ( read…
China Telecom tops mobile customer adds in February, China Mobile sheds 3.6 mln users
China Telecom added the most new mobile subscribers in China in February this year, growing by around 1.78 million to a total of 352.80 million. Market leader China Mobile lost more than 3.69 million ……
China central bank says new SWIFT JV will set up localized data warehouse
China’s central bank said on Tuesday that the newly established joint venture with the Belgium-based SWIFT financial messaging service will set up a localized data warehouse to monitor and analyse … ( read original story…
China’s Geely challenges Tesla with launch of premium electric car brand
Chinese carmaker Geely Auto has launched a premium electric vehicle brand as it seeks to better compete with market leader Tesla on its home turf and recover from a hit to its sales and profits…
