China is pushing raw material prices down today, but may struggle to keep them down in the longer term, says Jeffrey Halley, senior market analyst at OANDA. Commodities remain under some pressure as …
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Over 500 mln COVID-19 vaccine doses administered across China
More than 500 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been administered across China as of Sunday, the National Health Commission said Monday. A total of 510.858 million doses had been administered in …
World Health Assembly under lens as demands for fuller probe into China link to Covid-19 grows
The World Health Assembly may also consider a global pandemic treaty to plug the gaps found by the three reports and make it legally binding on nations to prevent any future pandemic outbreak.
Wuhan lab staff sought hospital care before COVID-19 outbreak disclosed — WSJ
Three researchers from China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) sought hospital care in November 2019, months before China disclosed the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, the Wall Street Journal …
China’s latest move to tighten crypto regulation is not new, says HSBC
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He and the State Council said in a statement on Friday that tighter regulation on cryptocurrency is needed.
Over 510 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered in China
More than 510 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been administered across China as of Sunday, the National Health Commission said Monday.
Pressure To Accept China Vccines Intensifies Amid Covid Surge In Taiwan
A surge in domestic COVID-19 cases in Taiwan after months of relative safety is intensifying pressure on the government to accept vaccines from China, as the island has vaccinated just 1 per cent of t…
Report: Beijing flooded Taiwan with coronavirus disinformation in 2020
Chinese government-backed disinformation flooded Taiwan in 2020, amplifying discord prior to Taiwan’s elections and spreading coronavirus-related disinformation aimed at delegitimizing Taiwan’s …
Even when a national hero dies in China, it’s cause for crackdown
As people across China this weekend mourned Yuan Longping, a symbol of China’s scientific prowess and national hero, even the slightest voice of discord was too much for the Chinese government.
US military considered using nuclear weapons against China in 1958 Taiwan Strait crisis, leaked documents show
Military planners in Washington pushed for the White House to prepare plans to use nuclear weapons against mainland China during the Taiwan Strait crisis in 1958, newly leaked documents appear to …
Commodities drop after China warns of ‘excessive speculation’
Commodities fell sharply after China signalled it would focus on efforts to cool soaring prices, warning of “excessive speculation” as concerns grow over rising inflation in the world’s second-biggest …
Pressure to Accept China Vaccines Intensifies as Taiwan Battles COVID Surge
Pressure to Accept China Vaccines Intensifies as Taiwan Battles COVID Surge TAIPEI (Reuters) – A surge in domestic COVID-19 cases in Taiwan after months of relative safety is intensifying pressure on …
Global metal prices fall as China further warns against price hike
Global prices for industrial metals have fallen after Chinese authorities warned commodity traders in the country over pushing up prices. China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) …
