China is expected to see 8.1 percent economic growth this year, as solid export performance and increased fiscal support in the second half will offset a more protracted recovery in household …
Monthly Archives For September 2021
COVID-19 might have started to spread in September 2019 in the United States: study
Chinese researchers have discovered by employing big-data analysis that the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States might have started to spread around in September 2019, earlier than the officially …
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee will require COVID-19 vaccinations for 2022 Beijing Olympics
The USOPC has announced it will require every member of its delegation at the 2022 Beijing Olympics to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Business group: China’s tech self-reliance plans hurt growth
The ruling Communist Party’s campaign to tighten control over China’s industries and use less foreign technology is slashing economic growth, a foreign business group warned Thursday.
European business group calls for China to end self-reliance strategy
China should abandon a top-level strategy promoted by President Xi Jinping to increase self-reliance, or risk harming innovation and growth prospects, said a European business group on Thursday.
Changing China: Why Xi Jinping is leading a way back to socialism
The concept of socialism – “with Chinese characteristics” – allowed the government massive philosophical leeway to run a society which, in many ways, was not very socialist at all. General Secretary …
How will China’s pledge to end its foreign coal plants impact the fight on the climate crisis?
Leading up to the Cop26 climate summit in Glasgow this November, garnering global commitments on ending coal use, the dirtiest of fossil fuels, has been a major focus …
Taiwan says ‘risk’ to its trade pact application if China joins first
There is a “risk” to Taiwan’s application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) if China joins first, Taiwan’s chief trade negotiator John Deng said …
Olympics-USOPC will require COVID-19 vaccine for all U.S. athletes at Beijing Games
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee on Wednesday said all American athletes hoping to compete at the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19. …
USOPC: American hopefuls for Beijing Games must have vaccine
U.S. athletes trying to make the Winter Olympics will have to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 under a groundbreaking new policy announced Wednesday by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. CEO …
China’s Evergrande faces key deadline, investors await outcome
China’s embattled property developer Evergrande faced a Thursday deadline to pay interest on one of its dollar bonds, in a crucial moment for global investors worried that its malaise could spread …
Investors May Be Further “Left Smarting” After Evergrande As China Retools Economic Policy
“Social stability is paramount, meaning that anything that might spark unrest or appear to privilege wealthy private investors or foreigners while wiping out the savings of average Chinese citizens is …
USOPC says American hopefuls for Beijing Games must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19
The USOPC said all U.S. athletes vying to compete at the Winter Games in Beijing and beyond will have to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination by Dec. 1. The IOC has been encouraging vaccines…
