If there’s a chance to slow global warming anytime soon, the world desperately needs a green alternative to the Belt and Road initiative, China’s $1 trillion infrastructure project that touts digital …
Monthly Archives For June 2021
Beijing to double down on ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy, increase diplomatic outreach in the face of Biden’s China policy
US President Joe Biden’s approach to China was apparent over the past week, as he rallied allies and partners in Europe to deal with Beijing.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
China’s ‘Soft Power’ in Africa Has Hard Edges
Africa has become a testing ground for China’s soft-power projections, especially with China’s recent vaccine diplomacy, including the donation of hundreds of types of medical supplies to African …
China brands Covid-19 lab-leak theory as ‘absurd,’ US urges transparency
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stressed for transparency over the origins of Covid-19 after his Chinese counterpart, Yang Jiechi, said that some in America were making “absurd theories” …
8 steps brands need to take to get their entry into China right
It’s no wonder that brands are keen to gain a foothold in the market. But entering a new market is tough, especially one as fast-moving, competitive and challenging as China’s and it has …
Harrop: China’s dominance in chips, batteries should worry us
President Biden is right to call for ‘extreme competition’ to counter China’s technology maneuvers. China is America’s economic rival. The way capitalists deal with rivals is to compete. President …
Covid-19: Shenzhen airport tightens measures as China logs new cases
The airport in China’s southern city of Shenzhen said on Saturday that anyone entering the premises must show a negative virus test taken within 48 hours before entry.The instruction posted on the …
China allocates more funds to boost inclusive finance in 2021
China has allocated a special fund of 9.22 billion yuan (1.43 billion U.S. dollars) to develop inclusive finance for 2021, up 31.2 percent from the level in 2020, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) …
China “618 Shopping Festival” E-Commerce Platforms Sales Report By Syntun: The GMV of 578.5 Billion Yuan
According to the sales data monitoring of Syntun, during 2021 China “618” (from 00:00 on June 1, 2021 to 24:00 on June 18, 2021 ), the GMV of the major e-commerce platforms is 578.5 billion…
Communist Inc: The Pandemic and China’s World
The Communist Party of China will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its founding this July. This marks the first significant milestone …
Celebrity brands should not fool consumers
Perhaps it is time for celebrity brands to reflect the essence in building a trusted brand: the hearts of consumers are won through quality rather than pricing, fame, livestreaming, capital or …
Flights cancelled and districts locked down amid fresh coronavirus cases in southern China
Shenzhen airport steps up precautions after restaurant waitress identified with highly transmissible Delta variant.
Chinese digital yuan now available at over 3,000 ATMs in Beijing
The Industrial and Commerce Bank of China (ICBC) has enabled a feature allowing users to convert their digital yuan to cash at over 3,000 automated teller machine (ATM) locations in Beijing, Xinhua …
