If we know [the origin], then we can prevent the next one. So it’s science,” he said. “It will not be morally correct if we don’t know what happened,” Tedros said. Beijing should offer more…
Monthly Archives For September 2023
James Cleverly refuses to say if he raised Parliament spy claim with China
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has refused to say whether he spoke to the Chinese government about a researcher in Parliament who was arrested on suspicion of spying for China. Mr Cleverly said both he and…
Export controls targeting China doomed to fail: China Daily editorial
Washington’s attempted controls on exports of technologies to China will only function as a spur to the determination and enthusiasm of China to develop the core technologies on its own. Engagement …
Sunak government politicizing AI if it hosts summit without Beijing’s full participation: China Daily editorial
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly’s visit to Beijing on Aug 30, during which the top UK diplomat said isolating China would be a mistake, was widely seen as an effort by the Rishi Sunak government…
Cops become new earners for struggling local government’s in China
Cash-strapped local governments in China are relying on law enforcement agencies to generate revenue through heavy fines for traffic offenses and other violations. Revenues fell short of expenditure …
This China Trade War Isn’t About Semiconductors
Elizabeth Paton, who covers fashion and luxury, reported from London. In the gloom of China’s economy, one area of business is booming: cosmetics. After enduring nearly three years of mandatory masks …
WHO chief pushes China for ‘full access’ to determine COVID’s origins
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WHO pushes China to help reveal the truth on the origins of COVID
The WHO chief’s comments come as health authorities and pharmaceutical companies across the world have been racing to update vaccines to combat newer emerging coronavirus variants.
Foreign Secretary refuses to confirm if he raised ‘Chinese spy’ arrest with officials in Beijing
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly repeatedly refused to answer questions about whether he raised the arrest of a parliamentary researcher accused of spying for China with officials in Beijing. The …
WHO Chief Pushes China for ‘Full Access’ to Determine COVID’s Origins – FT
“We’re pressing China to give full access, and we are asking countries to raise it during their bilateral meetings — to urge Beijing to co-operate,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus …
China’s computing capability continues to grow
The scale of China’s computing industry has reached 2.6 trillion yuan ($362 billion) in 2022, accounting for more than 20 percent of the telecommunication industry in the country, according to a …
China’s Li Qiang vows ‘practical’ cooperation with Asean in bid to reassure region amid maritime disputes, US pressure
Chinese premier says Beijing hopes to advance talks on ‘free trade area version 3.0’ while meeting Southeast Asian leaders at business summit The comments come amid persistent tensions over South …
China Cuts Reserve Requirement Ratio for Second Time This Year
China’s central bank cut the amount of cash lenders must hold in reserve for the second time this year, a move that will help banks support government spending and Beijing’s broader effort to stoke …