China says its 2022 Winter Games are the least expensive in two decades, but the real sum of hosting the Olympics has been obscured.
Monthly Archives For January 2022
Energy, finance and innovation: China’s global opportunity to be a stronger leader on climate change
China faces a golden opportunity to strengthen its climate leadership internationally in the areas of renewable energy, sustainable finance and innovation. Having already made important steps towards …
China may not like cryptocurrencies but is pushing blockchain across 164 cities, companies and other entities
China’s government has announced an internal push to speed up blockchain development and innovation across 15 zones and 164 entities. The notice by the Central Cyberspace Administration (CAC) includes …
China launches pilot phase to integrate blockchain technology in the real world
China is now embarking on a project to see blockchain technology integrated into businesses and government entities.
Chinese retail giant JD.com is giving away $230 million during ‘China’s Super Bowl’ as Big Tech fights for new users
Gala Festival is a way for its domestic tech giants to reach older, rural users, among whom digital penetration is lower.
Beijing seals off more residential areas after finding two coronavirus cases
The Chinese capital is on high alert ahead of the Winter Olympics, which open Friday, and as China adheres to its zero-tolerance COVID-19 policy.
From Turkmenistan to China and the UAE – Hazar logistik increases export potential
The private transport company Hazar logistik shared plans to increase the export potential and strengthen the strategic partnership in the field of international transportation.
China selects pilot zones to take part in blockchain trials
China has selected 15 pilot zones and 164 entities in various industries to carry out blockchain pilot projects across the country. The pilot zones include areas in major cities like Shanghai and …
Crypto on Jan. 31: Market In Red As Bitcoin, Ether Plunge; Slight Improvement Since Last Week
Bitcoin, Ether plunge Top coins trade in red Market cap goes down The cryptocurrency market was trading in the red Monday as top coins Bitcoin and Ethereum plunged. The global market cap was down 2.99…
Covid live news: China detects 37 cases among Olympics personnel; Russia records 621 deaths in the past 24 hours
New Covid cases were up from 34 a day earlier according to Beijing organising committee; Russia has registered 621 new Covid deaths …
China-Russia ties: as the West forces them together, Xi and Putin show up for each other
While US President Joe Biden got personal and threatened sanctions on Vladimir Putin if he invaded Ukraine, Chinese President Xi Jinping tendered a warm welcome to the Russian leader as a guest of …
Olympics-COVID-19 cases mount among Olympic athletes, personnel arriving in Beijing
BEIJING (Reuters) -During the past four days China has detected some 119 cases of COVID-19 among athletes and personnel linked to the Beijing Winter Olympics, with authorities imposing a “closed loop” …
China’s Zhejiang reports 24 new local COVID-19 cases
HANGZHOU, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) — East China’s Zhejiang Province reported 24 confirmed local COVID-19 cases from Sunday to 10 a.m. Monday, authorities told a press conference on Monday. Since the latest …