Amidst the recent COVID-19 outbreak in China, scientists are saying it appears no new variants developed. “Given the impact that variants have had on the course of the pandemic, it was important to …
Monthly Archives For February 2023
China Remains Germany’s Main Trading Partner for Seventh Year
Trade between Germany and China rose to a record level last year, making the Asian country Germany’s most important trading partner for the seventh year in a row despite political warnings in Berlin …
China resorts to the silent treatment with top US officials after spy flight shootdown
China’s defense ministry is giving the U.S. the silent treatment after the U.S. shot down its surveillance balloon this week, Pentagon spokesman said Tuesday.
Kinmen County calls for the withdrawal of troops to promote peace with Beijing
Administered by Taiwan, the islands are 10 km from mainland China and almost 200 km from Taiwan. For local councillors they are not defensible. A police force should replace soldiers in order to turn
The U.S. Is Trying to Control Chip Exports to China. Signing Up Key Allies Isn’t Easy.
The Netherlands is a crucial part of the semiconductor supply chain. Bringing it on board the chip ban could take years, writes.
China’s Bid to Improve Food Production? Giant Towers of Pigs.
High-rise hog farms have sprung up nationwide as part of Beijing’s drive to enhance its agricultural competitiveness and reduce its dependence on imports.
Internet providers: China Mobile customers in China
This report offers the reader a comprehensive overview of China Mobile customers in China: who they are; what they like; what they think; and how to reach them. It provides insights on their …
China’s Jan new yuan loans seen hitting record high on policy support- Reuters poll
Yuan loans extended by Chinese banks likely surged to a record high in January as the central bank moved to shore up growth in the world’s second-biggest economy following a lifting of pandemic …
China In Eurasia Briefing: Popping Beijing’s Bubble
Deciphering the spy balloon incident; the Czech president’s call to Taiwan; China as an energy wildcard; and surveillance in Bishkek.
China’s economy will grow 5% this year, Fitch Ratings says in upgraded forecast
Fitch also pointed to China’s latest purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for manufacturing and services, a measure of business activity, that indicated further growth. China’s official manufacturing PMI …
U.S. briefed 40 nations on China balloon, diplomats and officials say
By Humeyra Pamuk, Yew Lun Tian and Michael Martina WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) – The United States held briefings in Washington and Beijing with foreign diplomats from 40 nations about the Chinese …
Xi Rejects ‘Westernization’ and Promotes China’s Self Reliance in New Policy Speech
China’s successful development shows there is another way to modernize, Xi said, rejecting any need to “westernize” and doubling down on his goal of increased self reliance …
Biden’s dramatic warning to China
President Joe Biden starkly warned he will protect America against Chinese threats to its sovereignty and singled out President Xi Jinping — a striking escalation of a suspected spy balloon showdown …
