China, a fast-growing wine market, plans to turn a northern region on the edge of the Gobi desert into a center of top quality wine production to compete with international brands and boost the local…
Monthly Archives For June 2021
‘Stop Using the Olympic Games’: China Blasts Tony Blinken’s Talk of Winter Boycott
Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Congress the US was consulting with allies in order to develop a “common approach” to the question of whether to boycott the Winter Olympics in Beijing in 2022.
China central bank issues green finance assessment plan for financial institutions
China’s central bank on Wednesday issued a green finance assessment plan for financial institutions and said the results from such assessments …
China administered total of 808.96 mln doses of COVID-19 vaccines as of June 8
China administered about 14.8 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines on June 8, bringing the total number administered to 808.96 million, data from the National Health Authority showed on Wednesday.
Beijing slams U.S. bill to curtail China’s economy and military, preps anti-sanctions steps
Beijing decried a U.S. bill to curtail China’s economic and military ambitions, as Chinese lawmakers meet this week to discuss measures to counter U.S. sanctions. The Foreign Affairs Committee of …
US Senate passes sweeping bill to counter China
US Senate lawmakers have approved a massive spending plan to boost technology research and production.The proposed measures come in the face of growing international competition, particularly from …
Wild elephants: China’s internet can’t stop watching the wandering herd
At least a dozen buzzing drones monitor them around the clock. Wherever they go, they’re escorted by police. And when they eat or sleep, they’re watched by millions online.
Senate approves bill to boost tech industry and counter rivals like China
The 68-32 vote for the bill demonstrated that confronting China economically is an issue that unites both parties in Congress.
China investigates senior bad debt official for corruption
China is investigating an executive at one of its biggest state-backed distressed debt managers for graft, six months after a former senior banking official was executed over corruption charges. Hu …
Beijing’s Pressure Drives Alliance Push by Australia at G-7
As worsening geopolitical tensions with China spill into trade reprisals, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is heading to the U.K. to meet global leaders this week with a message: There’s …
Beijing accuses US of ‘paranoid delusion’ over innovation bill
Beijing on Wednesday accused Washington of “paranoid delusion” after the US Senate passed a sweeping industrial policy bill aimed at countering the surging economic threat from China. The foreign affa …
In China’s new Covid hotspot, police detain those who violate virus prevention measures
Guangzhou in south China is trying to stem the spread of the Delta Covid variant first found in India, taking measures including lockdowns and legal routes.
Asian shares mixed as China reports jump in inflation
Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday after China reported a big jump in factory gate prices at a time when inflation is a top investor concern. Shares fell in Tokyo, Seoul, Sydney and Hong Kong…
