China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian also rejected accusations that the country had not fully cooperated with investigators, saying it welcomed a science-based probe but rejected any …
Monthly Archives For June 2022
Origins of COVID-19 still unclear, however the Chinese lab-leak theory needs to be studied further, the WHO says
In March 2021, the WHO released a report about COVID-19′s origins following a visit by international scientists to China. The report concluded that the virus most likely jumped into humans from bats …
Woman in China posts on Facebook looking for her boyfriend… and finds out he’s with his WIFE & kids in Norwich
A WOMAN in China looking for her “missing” boyfriend asked online for help in his hometown of Norwich — and learned he was married with three kids. US-born Rachel Waters told a Facebook page in…
New bank lending in China jumps more than expected in May
New bank lending in China jumped far more than expected in May and broader credit growth also quickened, as policymakers try to pull the world’s second-largest economy out of a sharp, Covid-induced …
China’s new bank loans nearly triple in May as Beijing steps up policy support
Policymakers are determined to reverse a coronavirus-induced economic slump, but analysts say both lenders and potential borrowers remain wary of further disruptions.
Taxpayer-funded research projects didn’t check for scientists taking money from China: IG
Federal internal investigators have uncovered alarming failures by universities to require scientists doing taxpayer-funded research to disclose when they also pocket money from China and other …
USDA sees higher US soybean exports on strong Chinese demand
The USDA said Friday bumped up its forecast for U.S. soybean exports and dropped its prediction for ending stocks as Chinese demand remains strong and competition from Brazil is less than expected.
The Download: China’s influencer crackdown, and covid’s origins
No one had foreseen just how fast three of China’s most powerful influencers would fall. On June 3, Austin Li, a 30-year-old live-streamer with over 60 million followers, abrupt …
Pelosi fears tech giants will exploit wrinkle in China competition bill, sources say
The National Labor Relations Board rejects Amazon’s request to hold a hearing behind closed doors, and bipartisan semiconductor legislation faces a ticking clock. First up: Pelosi fears tech giants …
Russia, China open bridge to boost trade as Moscow grapples with Ukraine sanctions
Russia and China opened a new bridge connecting the two countries across the Amur river to shorten travel time, bolster trade relations and strengthen their alliance.
China slams new WHO report suggesting further investigation of ‘lab leak’ Covid theory
New study is a U-turn for the organization, which was criticized for ruling out the theory last year, and has faced accusations of being too deferential to Beijing.
‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Chomps On $95M+ Through Thursday Overseas; Thrashes To $110M+ Including China Friday
Universal/Amblin Entertainment’s Jurassic World Dominion is putting its dino-print out in an additional 57 overseas markets this weekend after stomping into 15 early hubs last session. Through …
CBDC Crypto Talk Heats Up as Industry Leaders Slam Fed-Backed Digital Money
A CBDC crypto panel was one of the first at Consensus 2022. These experts levied strong opinions against a Fed-backed crypto.
ADVERTISEMENT
