The widening economic gulf between China and other emerging markets is prompting some of the world’s largest investors to change how they allocate money to the asset class. ( read original story …)
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China-Australia relations: Beijing slaps anti-subsidy duties on Australian wine, raises temporary duties up to 218.5 per cent
Australian wine now faces total temporary duties of up to 218.5 per cent after the Chinese Ministry of Commerce imposed temporary countervailing duties on Australian wine on top of provisional … ( read original story…
Airbnb prices shares at $68 ahead of Thursday IPO
Airbnb initially planned its IPO for the spring but shelved it when the pandemic … were down 20% in September. BEIJING (AP) — China’s government on Thursday slapped more taxes on wine from Australia ……
China’s Sinopharm vaccine has 86% efficacy against Covid-19, says UAE
An experimental coronavirus vaccine developed by Chinese state-owned pharmaceutical giant Sinopharm has 86% efficacy, the United Arab Emirates Health Ministry said in a statement Wednesday. ( read original story …)
Mainland China reports 12 new COVID-19 cases vs 15 a day earlier
Mainland China reported 12 new COVID-19 cases on Dec. 9, down from 15 cases a day earlier, the national health authority said on Thursday. ( read original story …)
China Accused of Flexing Soft Power in Sharing Vaccine With Developing Countries
China’s Communist government has agreed to share its COVID vaccine and research with some developing countries, leading some to mistrust its motives. ( read original story …)
China’s central bank conducts 10 billion yuan of reverse repos
China’s central bank on Thursday conducted 10 billion yuan (about 1.53 billion U.S. dollars) of reverse repos to maintain reasonably ample liquidity in the banking system. The interest rate for the … ( read original…
China slaps more taxes on Australian wine amid tension
China’s government on Thursday slapped more taxes on wine from Australia, stepping up pressure in a bitter diplomatic conflict over the coronavirus, territorial disputes and other irritants. China, … ( read original story …)
Australian spy agencies urged to overhaul 1950s-era security vetting to rise to China challenge
Former intelligence analysts and defence experts say Chinese Australians are being denied clearances, which is hampering intelligence gathering … ( read original story …)
Pompeo Urges U.S. Campuses to Track China-Related Activities
In an address at Georgia Tech, he said schools should make a “rigorous evaluation” of prospective students from China. ( read original story …)
New Christmas campaign for Canadians held in China
Thursday marks two years since the detention of two Canadians in China, Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig. A Christmas card campaign is underway to bring attention to the pair’s situation. Held on … ( read…
Investor event attracts $119b to Shenzhen
Shenzhen Global Investment Promotion Conference held on Tuesday, over 240 projects were signed, with total investment hitting 780 billion yuan ($119 billion). The projects cover a wide range of fields … ( read original story…
Developing nations are first in line for China’s Covid vaccines. Analysts question Beijing’s intent
Countries that are getting priority access to Chinese Covid vaccines may be pressured into supporting Beijing’s commercial and political interests, experts say. ( read original story …)
