The Chinese Billiards and Snooker Association had already banned six players from domestic competitions in December for the incident, adding that it “firmly opposes match fixing, gambling and other acts that violate sports integrity and…
Monthly Archives For June 2023
Canada investigator into alleged election meddling by China to quit
A special investigator named by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to probe alleged election interference by China on Friday said he would quit, citing widespread opposition to his appointment and work.
Palestinian leader Abbas to visit China as Beijing expands regional engagement
Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas will visit China next week as Beijing continues to strengthen its ties with the Middle East. Abbas’s visit will take place from June 13 to 16, foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua…
China wants to launch a moon-orbiting telescope array as soon as 2026
The satellite constellation circling the moon would enable scientists to peer into the universe’s early days. China wants to put a small constellation of satellites in orbit around the moon to create a radio telescope…
US bans imports from China-based Ninestar over Uyghurs
The U.S. on Friday banned imports from China-based printer maker Ninestar Corp and a Chinese chemical company over alleged human rights abuses. Ninestar, whose website says it is the world’s fourth-largest laser printer manufacturer,
Florida Lawmakers Seek Classified Briefing on China’s Plans for Spy Base in Cuba
Democrats and Republicans warned of “long series of Chinese interventions” in the Western Hemisphere.
China’s Inflation Problem? It Has None
As Western central banks continue to jack up interest rates in an effort to douse stubbornly high inflation, China faces a growing risk of the opposite problem—deflation. Prices charged by Chinese factories tumbled in May…
Chinese government proposes rules cracking down on Apple AirDrop. UK calls for tighter restrictions on crypto ads.
Chinese government proposes rules cracking down on Apple AirDrop. UK calls for tighter restrictions on crypto ads. Palantir head speaks out against AI regulation. US delivers Ukraine Starlink …
China’s grip on AirDrip could tighten in the name of national security
With China worried that AirDrop could be used to circumvent its censorship efforts, the country is reportedly now working on tightening its grip — with AirDrop firmly in its sights. The change made to …
China and US are not heading towards confrontation, says NSC’s John Kirby
Christiane Amanpour speaks with U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby on the tense relationship between Beijing and Washington and the latest from the war in Ukraine.
China property: with new round of stimulus on the horizon, analysts differ on extent of Beijing’s speculated rescue package
Beijing is expected to roll out a stimulus package for the property sector, after home prices and real estate investment began decelerating this quarter.
China’s economy is so discouraging that desperate young people are flocking to temples to pray for some luck
Visits to Beijing’s Yonghe Temple, which is favored by those seeking financial accomplishment, soared 530% in March and early April from a year ago.
China is facing the risk of deflation as demand weakens and its economy slows
China’s producer price index fell 4.6% in May from a year ago, marking the eighth consecutive decline, and consumer prices rose by just 0.2%.
