China’s top Party leaders have met in Beijing to discuss next year’s economic forecast. John Gong, a professor at China’s University of International Business and Economics, shares his insights. He …
Monthly Archives For December 2021
China vows ‘countermeasures’ over U.S. boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
China, as promised, reacted sternly Tuesday to President Biden ordering a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in Beijing in February, meaning no American officials or dignitaries will attend the …
Olympics-IOC says it respects U.S. decision on Beijing 2022 Games
The International Olympic Committee on Tuesday said it respected the United States’ government decision for a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics in February over China’s human …
IIHF says China can enter men’s team in Beijing Olympic hockey tournament
China will participate in men’s Olympic hockey at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, the International Ice Hockey Federation said Tuesday after having previously expressed concerns about the team’s …
U.S. More Popular Than China Abroad, Poll Finds, as Tensions Mount With Olympics Boycott
The net favorability of the U.S. in all European nations surveyed has risen considerably since Joe Biden took office, according to the survey.
Tennis-Shenzhen Open missing as WTA announces schedule for first half 2022
A view of the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre, where WTA Finals were held in 2019, in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China December 2, 2021. REUTERS/David Kirton …
Biden announces diplomatic BOYCOTT of Beijing olympics. Crack down on atrocities or a RED HERRING?
Ryan Grim, Kim Iversen, and Robby Soave react to the Biden administration’s diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
America Is Up—and China Is Down—in Asia
In 2021, according to the Lowy Institute’s Asia Power Index—a data-driven annual assessment that measures national resources and international influence to rank the relative power of the states in the …
China Riled by Lloyd Austin, Antony Blinken After Supportive Taiwan Remarks
Departing from State Department guidelines last week, Secretary Blinken described Taiwan as a country for the third time publicly this year.
Evergrande default ‘inevitable’ as China’s property woes intensify
China’s property market dilemma has intensified as Evergrande – which has over $300bn in liabilities – once again found itself on the brink of collapse, while S&P Global has warned that its default is …
China 2021 Recap: Overview of a Pivotal Year
A summary of an eventful 2021 where China tightened data and cyber security laws, increased regulatory scrutiny, enforced education reforms, and much more.
Peng Shuai: Shenzhen Open becomes first casualty of WTA’s withdrawal from China
However, amid growing concerns over the welfare of Peng Shuai, the organisation recently announced it had suspended all upcoming tournaments in China. The Shenzhen Open is the first casualty of the …
Tom Cotton slams Biden on Beijing Olympics: ‘They had no plan to protect our athletes’
Ark., slammed the Biden administration on ‘America’s Newsroom’ for failing to have a plan in place to protect U.S. athletes during the upcoming 2022 Beijing Olympics.
