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Monthly Archives For September 2021
Closest Known Relatives of Virus Behind COVID-19 Found in Laos
Studies of bats in China and Laos show southeast Asia is a hotspot for potentially dangerous viruses similar to SARS-CoV-2 …
China’s Power Cuts May Foreshadow Shortage of Global Goods
Global shoppers face possible shortages of smartphones and other goods ahead of Christmas after power cuts to meet official energy use targets forced Chinese factories to shut down and left some …
Beijing flinches from Evergrande bailout, nudges government-owned firms to snap up assets, report
Vanke, China Jinmao Holdings, and China Resources Land are among those that have been asked to purchase assets from Evergrande, Reuters reported.
Milley: Beijing’s fears of U.S. attack prompted call to Chinese general
The top U.S. military officer on Tuesday vigorously defended his phone calls with a Chinese general during the turbulent final weeks of Donald Trump’s presidency, revealing that U.S. intelligence …
Gen. Milley says he wasn’t trying to undermine Trump in China call
Gen. Mark Milley defended calls he made to a Chinese official at the end of Donald Trump’s presidency, saying other administration officials were aware of the calls and they were not intended to …
Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou and 2 Michaels: What next for China-U.S. ties?
From a Western perspective, “China has now joined the ranks of Iran and other hostage takers,” according to one expert.
China vaunts air power, civil growth at Zhuhai show
China touted its expanding military air power and hopes of capturing a growing share of its civil aviation market for domestic producers at a national air show inaugurated amid regional tensions over …
Two American siblings allowed to return from China after three years following lifting of exit ban
Two American siblings prevented from leaving China since 2018 have now been allowed to travel back to the United States.
Sydney think tank says China less generous toward Pacific
China gave significantly less aid to Pacific island nations in recent years despite Beijing’s diplomatic efforts to increase its influence in the region, according to a Sydney-based think tank.
Top U.S. General Milley Staunchly Defends Calls With China
General Mark Milley, the top U.S. military officer, on Tuesday staunchly defended calls with his Chinese counterpart that have raised Republican demands for his resignation, saying he had been aiming …
American siblings return home after China lifts exit ban
Two American siblings have returned home after China lifted an exit ban following Canada’s release of a top Chinese tech executive wanted in the U.S. on fraud charges …
China’s state grid vows to ensure supply amid power crunch
Amid an ongoing power crunch, China’s state grid said on Tuesday it will ensure power supply to residents and make preparations ahead of national holidays in early October and winter.
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