The Cyber Security Review Office gave Didi the green light to resume new user registrations several months after concluding its investigation of the company.
Monthly Archives For January 2023
Is this China’s full covid data? Why the WHO is pushing for more.
China has released some key data on its latest coronavirus outbreak — but the World Health Organization says it’s not enough.
WHO Recommends That China Monitor Excess COVID-19 Mortality
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday it recommended that China monitor excess mortality from COVID-19 to gain a fuller picture of the impact of the surge in cases there. China said on …
As COVID-19 Barrels Through China, Some Are Turning to Black Market Amid Drug Shortages
As COVID–19 cases continue to surge in China, soaring demand for Western-developed treatments have led some citizens to turn to the black market. That trend was on display this weekend when HK$600,000 …
Don’t use tech as a weapon, China’s vice foreign minister Xie Feng urges US as Beijing opens borders
Xie Feng, China’s next likely US ambassador, appealed for cooperation, not confrontation, during a speech in Beijing.
House price slump in China shows no sign of abating as more cities record falls in December
New home prices fell for the 16th straight month in December. While new home prices slipped 0.25 per cent, lived-in homes saw a steeper decline at 0.5 per cent, according to the National Bureau of…
After taking stake in TikTok parent, China’s government to snap up shares in Tencent, Alibaba units (report)
China’s Government is acquiring stakes in local subsidiaries of China’s tech giants Tencent Holdings and Alibaba …
China lifts 18-month ban on new Didi users as tech crackdown wanes
China’s Didi Global has been given the green light from domestic regulators to resume new user registrations for its core ride-hailing services effective from Monday, signalling its 1-1/2-year long …
Traditional bank stands to gain as it embraces the digital needs of young millennials disrupting the industry
HSBC extends its lead by embracing the market disruption caused by young millennials, who seek seamless digital services, a personal banking experience and a strong performance record from their bank.
Beijing praises Albanese, signals lobster reprieve
Beijing has praised Anthony Albanese’s “pragmatic approach” with China amid signals the black-listing of Australia’s $750m live lobster trade may soon end.
WEF Great Reset could fail if crypto remains unregulated
Financial expert says the WEF Great Reset agenda will fail if cryptocurrency market remains unregulated, and that homogenised cooperation is essential …
Shenzhen stocks lead gains in Asia-Pacific on cooled U.S. inflation outlook
Markets in the Asia-Pacific were set to trade mixed as expectations of cooled inflation in the U.S. lifted investor sentiment.
China should set aside politics and look at Covid jab imports, world’s largest vaccine maker says
Adar Poonawalla, chief executive of the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, said China needs to “open… up to healthcare and vaccines from the West.”
