The country’s inoculation drive has reached most of its population, but some are adamant they will not take part, citing doubts about safety, efficacy or need.
Monthly Archives For October 2021
China calls for tightened response as new COVID-19 outbreak affects 11 regions
A total of 11 provincial-level regions have been affected within a week as a fresh outbreak of COVID-19 emerged in China, a spokesperson with the National Health Commission (NHC) said Sunday. Sporadic …
Over 1.06 bln people in China complete COVID-19 vaccination
Over 1.06 billion people in China had completed their vaccination against COVID-19 as of Saturday, showed official figures unveiled Sunday. A total of 2.244 billion vaccine jabs had been administered, …
China and U.S. Have ‘Candid’ Talks on Issues of Concern
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen had a “pragmatic, candid and constructive” conversation in which they exchanged views on the macroeconomic situation and …
China faces another COVID-19 spike, begins child vaccine rollout
For the fourth time this year, Chinese health authorities are taking swift measures to contain a small Delta-driven spike of COVID-19. With just over 100 days until the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing …
NBA Star Doubles Down on China Criticism, New Shoes Show Him Holding Winnie the Pooh’s Head
The character of Winnie the Pooh is often used to poke fun at Chinese President Xi Jinping due to their supposed likeness.
Mysterious ‘Authoritative Person’ Plots Growth Path for China
In 2016, an unnamed “authoritative person” gained international prominence by laying out the long-term economic thinking of China’s top leaders, saying in state media that the government should …
Model soldiers and secret bunkers on Taiwan’s front line with China
Chen Ing-wen strides up to a rocky outcrop some 3 km (1.9 miles) from China’s coast on Taiwan-controlled Kinmen island and demonstrates how as a soldier he used to shoot from there at Chinese trawlers…
Beijing presses McDonald’s to support digital yuan in time for Winter Olympics
China is pressing the fast-food retail chain McDonalds, Visa, and Nike to support the digital yuan in time for the Beijing Winter Olympics in February 2022. A large number of McDonalds restaurants in …
Tech hub Shenzhen calls off new trade shows in city amid rising Covid-19 infections in other parts of China
Shenzhen, the southern tech hub known as China’s Silicon Valley, has either postponed or cancelled a number of trade fairs and exhibitions that the city was expected to host this fourth quarter amid …
Commentary: Luxury brands look to ride the storm of China’s common prosperity push
The Chinese are voracious consumers of luxury products but businesses worried about China’s recent policy shifts may draw comfort from President Xi’s recent remarks on citizens’ wealth, says the …
Beijing Athletes Will be COVID Tested Daily at Winter Olympics Regardless of Vaccination Status
Athletes competing in the Beijing Winter Olympics will be required to undergo daily COVID-19 tests regardless of vaccination status. On Monday, the International Olympic Committee released its …
How U.S., China and Russia Are Reacting to Latest Government Overthrow in Sudan
The U.S. “condemns” a takeover led by Sudan’s top general, while China calls for “dialogue” and Russia blames “a failed policy” since the last coup in 2019.
