The lesson of the Ukraine conflict so far is Russia has concentrated on ‘old fashioned combat’ while as the West has excelled in information warfare (and now in prosecuting a campaign to cut Russia …
Monthly Archives For March 2022
China’s weekly export container shipping index dips
Lianyungang, east China’s Jiangsu Province. (Photo by Si Wei/Xinhua) SHANGHAI, March 5 (Xinhua) — China’s index of export container transport edged down in the past week ending Friday, according to …
Roundup: China-Malaysia vaccine cooperation strengthens regional vaccine supply
The close cooperation between China and Malaysia in vaccine production bodes well for COVID-19 vaccine supply for Malaysia and the region, said drugmakers working on finalizing the localized fill and …
Beijing 2022 raise bar of organizing Paralympic Winter Games: IPC official
Fireworks illuminate the night sky during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, March 4, 2022. (Xinhua/Yan Yan) The IPC …
China’s bond market saw 4.51 trln yuan issued in January
The total bond issuance in China stood at 4.51 trillion yuan (about 712.6 billion U.S. dollars) in January, data from the central bank shows. The issuance of treasury bonds reached 466 billion yuan, …
China to stick with zero-Covid policy, but the rules may be ‘refined’, premier says
‘Routine’ pandemic control measures to continue, Li Keqiang tells NPC, but also hints at adjustments to balance growth needs Hong Kong’s Covid-19 crisis could convince central leaders of the risks of …
Paralympic Committee asks Beijing why anti-war speech censored
Parsons added he was ‘horrified’ by current world events while stopping short of specifically mentioning close Chinese partner Russia or its ongoing invasion of Ukraine …
Paralympic wake-up call: Canada kickstarts Beijing Games with a medal of each colour
Canadian athletes wasted no time getting their hands on medals, collecting honours of all colours on Day one of competition at the Beijing 2022 Paralympics between Friday evening and Saturday morning.
China Sets Lowest GDP Target In Decades
China set its lowest annual gross domestic product (GDP) target in decades Saturday, as Premier Li Keqiang warned of a “grave and uncertain” outlook against the backdrop of the coronavirus, a property …
China’s A-share stock markets raise 1.67 trln yuan of funds
Beijing Stock Exchange, in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang) BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) — China’s A-share stock markets continued to be crucial platforms for raising funds for companies …
China’s emission cuts take a back seat to economic growth this year, say experts
In a break from its usual practice, China has not set a target for how much it intends to lower its energy intensity this year – a sign that Beijing could be prioritising economic growth…
Highlights of para ice hockey preliminary round Group A at Beijing Paralympics
Joshua Misiewicz (L) of the United States vies with Ben Delaney of Canada during the para ice hockey preliminary round Group A match between the United States and Canada of Beijing 2022 Paralympic …
Highlights of Alpine Skiing Men’s Downhill Standing of Beijing 2022 Paralympics
Switzerland’s Theo Gmuer reacts after the Alpine Skiing Men’s Downhill Standing event of the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games at the National Alpine Skiing Center in Yanqing District, Beijing, …