A new batch of COVID-19 vaccine Cambodia purchased from China’s pharmaceutical company Sinovac Biotech arrived in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, on Monday, the state-run National Television of …
Monthly Archives For June 2021
COVID-19 curbs reimposed in Moscow as Asia-Pacific outbreaks flare
Work-from-home restrictions were reimposed in Moscow on Monday as Russia tried to contain a deadly coronavirus wave fuelled by the Delta variant, while several Asian nations also tightened curbs to …
Fitch affirms China ratings
Fitch Ratings on Monday affirmed China’s ratings at “A+” with a stable outlook, saying the country’s economy has entered a mature stage in its COVID-19 pandemic recovery.
Police Checks, Patriotic Flowers: Why Beijing is Leaving Nothing to Chance Ahead of Party Centenary
Beijing has shut down traffic, decked streets in patriotic flower arrangements and national flags, and ramped up surveillance and security this week in preparation for the centenary event on July 1.
Lotus Festival opens at Beijing’s Old Summer Palace
Lotus Festival of Yuanmingyuan Park opened on Monday and will run until Aug 20. Over 200 varieties of lotuses will bloom all over the park during the festival, the former site of a Qing Dynasty…
Beijing Happy Valley kicks off summer carnival
The opening ceremony of Beijing Happy Valley amusement park’s summer carnival was hosted in the park on June 25, as a key component of the 2021 OCT Group Culture and Tourism Festival. The carnival …
Beijing Exhibition Center goes back to future
Beijing Exhibition Center recently transformed into a culture and art hub by turning its second floor into an art gallery. It joins hands with Beijing Contemporary Art Expo to showcase the opening …
China’s aggression on the global stage is an ‘immense danger,’ says analyst
Orville Schell of the Asia Society’s Center on U.S.-China Relations warned of a “military accident, even a military clash” as China’s rise is accompanied by stronger military.
China’s Longest-Running Crypto Exchange Closes Bitcoin Business Following Crackdowns
The closure of its bitcoin business represents the final nail in the coffin for the crypto trading side of BTCC’s operations.
China administered total of 1.186 bln doses of COVID-19 vaccines as of June 27
China administered about 20.6 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines on June 27, bringing the total number of doses administered to 1.186 billion, data from the National Health Commission showed on Monday …
China’s latest mega-airport is officially open
China’s long-awaited Chengdu Tianfu International Airport has officially begun operations, offering travelers a new gateway to the home of giant pandas.
Hong Kong pro-democracy media buckles under China pressure
The continued targeting of pro-democracy journalists and publications is sending a chilling message to Hong Kong’s media, with experts warning of a devastating impact on press freedom in the city. The …
US remains the world’s dominant power in cyberspace but China is catching up, report says
The IISS report assessed 15 countries’ core intelligence powers, leadership in global cyberspace affairs, security and resilience as well as offensive capabilities.
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