China has toughened its regulation on the countrys tech companies by passing sweeping new rules about the collection and use of personal data. The Personal Information Protection Law — which was …
Monthly Archives For August 2021
China’s Guangxi sees surging China-Europe freight train trips in Jan-July
South China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region saw a surge in China-Europe freight train trips in the first seven months of this year, according to Nanning Customs. From January to July, there were …
This day that year: Vijender Singh punched his way to historic Olympic medal in Beijing
Olympic champion Vijender Singh exactly 13 years ago on this day secured India’s first medal in boxing at the Summer Games. The Indian pugilist unlocked the achievement at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 …
Study from China highlights risks of Covid-19 aerosol transmission between nearby buildings
It found that the use of air-conditioners as well as the opening and closing of doors and windows can affect the spread.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
National Security Law Seen Threatening Hong Kong’s Financial Role
Implementation of last year’s highly contentious national security law could cost Hong Kong its international luster as a financial hub, experts have told VOA. More than 130 residents, activists, …
China Development Bank ups loan support for small, micro-businesses
The China Development Bank has increased loan support for small and micro-businesses with outstanding funds nearing 188 billion yu …
Over 1.93 bln doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered in China
More than 1.93 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been administered in China as of Saturday, data from the National Health Commission showed Sunday. Enditem …
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A man has his body temperature checked before getting inoculated against the COVID-19 outside a mobile vaccination vehicle in Beibei District, southwest China’s Chongqing, Aug. 20, 2021. (Xinhua/Qin T …
China carmaker BYD’s chip unit IPO plan halted by regulatory woes
Chinese electric car maker BYD’s plan to list its semiconductor arm has been suspended due to a regulatory probe into the law firm advising the company on the deal, in the latest sign of Chinese…
China both worries and hopes as US departs Afghanistan
In the U.S. departure from Afghanistan, China has seen the realization of long-held hopes for a reduction of the influence of a geopolitical rival in what it considers its backyard. Yet, it is also …
Seven Months In, Biden Uncertainty On China Policy Is Hurting American Business
The lack of a clear agenda on trade and investment policy toward China by the Biden administration has created uncertainty that is hurting American companies that aim to do business with the country, …
Can America Counter the Next China Shock?
The experience of labor offshoring bears lessons for today’s capital offshoring. American shareholders have accumulated massive exposure to China’s market, leaving them vulnerable to the anti-market …
China’s business drinking culture spurs #MeToo moment
“Another executive said, ‘How could you be like this?’ and said things like I don’t know how to socialize.” This was Peggy’s first encounter with jiu zhuo wen hua, or business drinking, where …
