And so there’s a lot of potential there for the blockchain generally. It’s even been used by dissidents in China to submit protest messages that then the Chinese government couldn’t take down. So, …
Monthly Archives For April 2022
China’s Shanghai reports 16,766 new asymptomatic coronavirus cases on April 5
The major Chinese financial centre of Shanghai reported 16,766 new asymptomatic coronavirus cases and 311 new symptomatic cases on April 5, the local government said on Wednesday.
First Mover Asia: Singapore Wants More Control Over Crypto Companies That Call It Home but Aren’t There; Major Cryptos Drop
Bitcoin and other major cryptos were off after hawkish remarks by Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard. Insights: Singapore tightens restrictions on crypto companies that register there but do not …
Republicans jam Hunter Biden’s Chinese business dealings into oversight hearing on electric vehicles
Hunter Biden’s business ventures took center stage at a House hearing about electric vehicles Tuesday with calls for him to testify about helping China take over mineral mines from U.S. firms.
Commentary: Shanghai lockdown shows ‘living with COVID-19’ not an option for China
It will be unrealistic to expect China to shift to “living with the virus” in a year when the Omicron variant is still raging and Beijing is due to hold the 20th National Party Congress,…
Nikki Haley: ‘What is the point of the UN’ if it does not call out Russia or China?
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley shamed the U.N.’s inaction during the Russia-Ukraine war Tuesday on “The Story with Martha MacCallum.” …
Why tech companies should consider expanding into China
Considering the strong spending power of the still-expanding middle class population of China, it seems wise for businesses that have avoided China so far to start looking in that direction.
Live: China briefs media on COVID-19 prevention and control measures
China’s Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council holds a press conference on COVID-19 prevention and control measures.
China is gunning for supremacy in the global green hydrogen race. Will it shatter Australia’s dreams?
Hongzhang Xu is affiliated with the Australian Centre on China in the World. This week’s report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns global warming is headed for dangerous …
Chuck Hagel warns China has close eyes on the world’s ‘instability’
Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel breaks down the deeper implications of the Ukraine war’s impact on the world stage.
Ukraine war: Russia turns to China for bank card microchips as Western sanctions bite
More Russians are using the domestic Mir payment system, and some banks are issuing the cards in a co-brand with China’s UnionPay.
China’s Jin Medical discloses more details about planned $28M US IPO
Chinese wheelchair maker Jin Medical International (ZJYL) has disclosed additional details about its planned $28M US initial public offering …
FBI issues new warning about scam using dating sites, crypto
The FBI issued a stern warning Tuesday about a fast-growing scam targeting those looking for love. It is called “pig butchering” for the way scammers attract victims with “promises of romance and …
