About 20 million people are in lockdown under China’s zero-COVID policy, and economic disruptions may be ahead.
Monthly Archives For January 2022
‘The Ingraham Angle’ on why US needs to boycott Beijing Winter Olympics
This is a rush transcript from “The Ingraham Angle,” January 17, 2022. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. SEAN HANNITY, FOX NEWS HOST: –as always, you make the…
Omicron Tests China’s Covid Zero
“The country still relies heavily on border closures and stringent domestic curbs to keep the virus at bay.” How well will China and its vaccines hold up against omicron? Colum Murphy breaks down the …
U.S. lawmakers call for U.N. Uyghur rights report before China’s Olympics
U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday urged the United Nations’ human rights office to release its assessment of China’s policies in Xinjiang before next month’s Beijing Winter Olympics, which the U.S. government …
China’s Most-Favored-Nation Status is Ending, What are the Implications?
China is now roughly back to the trade status that it was before its accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in December 2001, as the United States …
Olympic Athletes Warned They Could Be Prosecuted for Criticizing China While in Beijing
Rights groups warned U.S. athletes against making comments about China while at the 2022 Olympics, saying they should save comments for when they’re back home.
COVID-19: Experts question China’s suggestion overseas mail to blame for Omicron case
China is urging people to wear masks and gloves when opening mail, especially from abroad, after authorities suggested the first case of the Omicron coronavirus virus variant found in Beijing could …
Olympics-Athletes warned against speaking up on human rights at Beijing Games
Athletes travelling to next month’s Beijing Olympics were warned on Tuesday about speaking up on human rights issues while in China for their own safety by speakers at a seminar hosted by Human Rights …
China Stake in California Plane Maker Reportedly Probed by U.S.
The FBI and a government panel are looking at accusations of illegal technology transfer to China from a young California aircraft company.
Landmark Cars to file DRHP papers with Sebi for over ₹750 crore IPO
Landmark’s auto dealership business is spread in 29 cities across Gujarat, West Bengal, Maharashtra Madhya Pradesh, Delhi & Punjab. The group recently announced its association with China-based EV man …
Officials, Investment bankers in race against time to launch LIC IPO
Investment bankers and bureaucrats are burning the midnight oil in their race against the clock to ensure that the country’s premier insurer Life Insurance Corporation of India’s (LIC) offering hits …
China Restricts Audiences at Beijing Olympics Citing COVID-19, Halts Public Ticket Sales
In view of the “severe and complicated” epidemic control situation, the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee announced Jan. 17 that tickets for the 2022 Games will not be sold publicly. “We’ve …
A look inside the bubble for the 2022 Beijing Olympics
In order to minimize the risk of Olympic athletes being exposed to COVID-19, journalists covering the event are tested daily for the disease, and a state-of-the-art facility helps limit human contact.
