The director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office told a group of local delegates to the nation’s top advisory body that the ‘one country, two systems’ model would persist beyond 2047.
Monthly Archives For March 2022
Canadian embassy banners supporting Ukraine vandalized in Beijing
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Embassy of Canada in Beijing installed two banners on its perimeter walls with the message, “We Stand with Ukraine.” However, the following day a photo was …
Orchestra of visually-impaired children hits melodious notes at Beijing Paralympics
A band comprised of visually-impaired children plays the Paralympic Anthem during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, …
Covid-19 on rise again in northeast China
Locally contracted cases of Covid-19 are rising again in northeastern provinces. The National Health Commission reported 233 local cases of the …
Shenzhen, China to allow first robotaxis without drivers
AutoX an Alibaba-backed startup announced it would provide fully driverless robotaxis on public roads in Shenzhen China …
China watches warily as Ukraine makes U.S., EU and Japan strengthen their alliance
For China, the speed with which the U.S. and its allies sanctioned Russia is a warning sign that could guide economic and foreign policy.
Commercial property projects touting ‘preservation’ as underlying theme sprout across China
Real estate developments that combine an element of preservation are becoming popular in China, with some companies taking a keen interest in such projects.
Xinhua Commentary: Sci-tech progress an engine for China’s high-quality development
In a new journey to build itself into a modern socialist country, China sets new goals for high-quality development at its ongoing two sessions. The country must speed up science and technology …
China’s Fiscal Aid Is Little Comfort for Cash-Strapped Provinces
Slowing economic growth and the weakest property market in half-a-decade are sapping the flow of cash into local coffers just as cities and provinces face a record $440 billion of …
Guangzhou Targets Crypto Miners in Latest Anti-Crypto Drive
Crypto mining in China defies the government ban, forcing the government to order provinces to crack down on illegal mining activity. Beijing calls on provinces to crack down on crypto mining activity …
Crypto stokes potential for social unrest
Crypto’s shift into the mainstream of pop and capitalist culture means it doesn’t look so cool, while Russia’s kleptocracy has revealed crypto’s challenges.
Chinese mainland reports 233 new local COVID-19 cases
The Chinese mainland on Tuesday reported 233 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, the National Health Commission said Wednesday. Of the new local infections, 94 were reported in Jilin, 59 in Shandong, …
Beijing faces severe COVID-19 situation
Beijing is facing a severe and complicated COVID-19 epidemic control and prevention situation, with seven new locally transmitted cases reported between Monday and 4 pm Tuesday, a senior official said …
