China has administered more than 500 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines across the country as of Sunday. The country’s accelerated speed of vaccination has proven its resolution to strengthen efforts …
Monthly Archives For May 2021
Chinese bitcoin traders still wield ‘enormous influence’ despite Beijing’s 4-year crypto crackdown
In 2015, about 92% of bitcoin trading was done with the Chinese currency renminbi, but a government cracked down cut that down to almost zero.
Australia shrugs off China trade dispute and opens new markets
When China imposed punitive tariffs on Australian barley imports last year, grain farmers feared it would decimate a A$2bn industry. But 12 months after Beijing fired the first shots in a trade …
Bitcoin mining set to wane in China as green concerns and financial risks see Beijing ramp up the pressure
China’s place at the centre of global bitcoin mining is fading as Beijing ramps up the pressure on heavy energy-use practices amid growing green ambitions and rising concerns over the financial risks …
China gives green light to Goldman
Goldman Sachs has obtained preliminary approval from Beijing to establish a wealth management firm with one of China’s biggest banks. The Wall Street bank confirmed plans to establish a joint venture …
Beijing leads the way on two wheels
Beijing opened its first bicycle-only route. Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport data show that 3.18 million cyclists have used the route since, which means an 800-ton reduction in carbon …
China urges New Zealand to work together and ‘rise above distractions’
Beijing responds to Nanaia Mahuta’s concerns that New Zealand faces a ‘storm’ of anger from China amid rising Asia-Pacific tensions …
China’s Strong Recovery Shows Signs of Softening as Costs Surge
China’s strong economic momentum eased slightly in May, as surging raw material prices squeezed profits, businesses turned more cautious and property and car sales underperformed.
A shepherd saved six runners from extreme weather during deadly ultra-marathon in China
A shepherd in northwest China has been credited with saving six trail runners from dangerously extreme weather, according to state media. Twenty-one other runners died during the 100-kilometer …
Biden Officials Urge More Virus Origin Investigation from WHO, Transparency from China
Anthony Fauci said that many believe the virus is a natural occurrence opposed to one that happened in a lab, but he added that ‘we don’t know 100% the answer to that.’ …
China ultra-marathon runners saved by a local shepherd: state media
A shepherd in northwest China has been credited with saving six trail runners from dangerously extreme weather, according to state media. Twenty-one other runners died during the 100-kilometer …
Biden Administration Urges More Coronavirus Origin Investigation from WHO, Transparency from China
Anthony Fauci said that many believe the virus is a natural occurrence opposed to one that happened in a lab, but he added that ‘we don’t know 100% the answer to that.’ …
China crypto mining business hit by Beijing crackdown, bitcoin tumbles
SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Cryptocurrency miners, including HashCow and BTC.TOP, have halted all or part of their China operations after Beijing intensified a crackdown on bitcoin mining and trading, …
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