Former Olympic cross-country skier Noah Hoffman says he is “scared” for the safety of athletes who might be contemplating speaking out about human rights issues during Beijing 2022.
Monthly Archives For January 2022
With tensions high, Russia aims for Olympic gold in Beijing
Russia is heading to the Beijing Olympics against a backdrop of international tension, and not for the first time. A build-up of Russian forces near neighboring Ukraine is causing concern in …
Slovenia snowboarder tests positive for virus in Beijing
A snowboarder from Slovenia has tested positive for the coronavirus after landing in Beijing for the Olympics, the country’s national Olympic committee said Friday. Žan Košir, who had been chosen as …
China angered over Kamala Harris meeting with Taiwan vice president
China’s foreign ministry expressed ire after Vice President Kamala Harris met with Taiwan’s William Lai at inauguration of Honduras’ President, Xiomara Castro.
China says U.S. should stop ‘unreasonable suppression’ of Chinese companies
The United States should immediately stop “unreasonable suppression” of Chinese companies and treat them fairly, China’s commerce ministry said on Friday.
Winter watch: how China might keep a tight Olympic grip
From surveillance to enforced holidays for activists, possible measures Beijing could take to prevent or deal with protests …
China to improve space infrastructure with new satellites, technologies: White paper
China will continue to improve its space infrastructure, and integrate remote-sensing, communications, navigation, and positioning satellite technologies in the next five years, according to a white …
A long road for China to be an advanced country in space field
Yang Yuguang is vice chair of the Space Transportation Committee of the International Astronautical Federation. The article reflects the author’s opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN. The …
China to boost satellite services, space technology application: white paper
China will continue to boost public services with satellites and promote the application and transfer of space technology in the next five years, according to a white paper on the country’s space …
China Proposes Increased Regulation of Deepfakes and Other AI Synthesis Systems
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has proposed a new set of draft regulations to govern AI-aided synthesis systems, including deepfakes, virtual reality scenes, text generation, audio, and …
WTO says China can place duties of US$645mil on US imports
The World Trade Organization’s ruling that authorises China to impose US$645 million of compensatory tariffs against the United States is a victory for multilateralism and free trade, and highlights …
COVID-19, Lunar New Year to “further disrupt” shipping in China
A rise in COVID-19 cases and Lunar New Year celebrations may not only disrupt shipping in China but the affect the global supply chain as well.
Then and now: reduced travel in Beijing ahead of Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year, which starts on February 1, is ordinarily the world’s biggest annual migration when hundreds of millions of China’s migrant workers return to home towns, but travel warnings over …
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