He’s viewed as Liu’s hand-picked choice to lead the company into the future of hyper-retail, where the lines between physical and online commerce blur through technology such as augmented reality. JD … ( read original…
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China Mobile tips $179M into AsiaInfo
China Mobile has laid out $179 million for a stake in Beijing-based telecom software firm AsiaInfo – an unusual step that appears to be an industry cross-subsidy. It is not unheard for an operator to…
China 5G smartphone market hits new peak
China Mobile had 15.4 million and China Telecom 10.7 million. China Unicom did not release figures. Joseph Waring joins Mobile World Live as the Asia editor for its new Asia channel. Before joining … (…
Blockchain Bites: DLT’s Great Leap Forward, Bitcoin Hoarders and a16z’s New Fund
China is taking charge in the digitization of the world economy, while Maker faces a $28M class action lawsuit. Get the latest bite-sized news. ( read original story …)
China didn’t warn public of likely pandemic for a pivotal 6 days, AP report shows
Days after Chinese officials secretly determined they likely were facing a pandemic, Wuhan hosted a mass banquet for thousands of people, a report shows. ( read original story …)
Birx, like Trump, says China and WHO late in warning about human-to-human transmission
Dr. Deborah Birx is a prominent voice in the Trump administration’s task force responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, known in part for her data, grandchildren and scarves. ( read original story …)
China’s top liaison in Hong Kong defends controversial law
China’s top official to Hong Kong called for the adoption of a controversial law in the special administrative region on Wednesday, while condemning pro-democracy movements as a threat to the rule of … ( read…
China, U.S. must cooperate amid coronavirus, top Chinese diplomat tells Pompeo
It is crucial that China and the United States properly manage their relations amid the coronavirus pandemic, top Chinese diplomat told U.S. Secr … ( read original story …)
China’s claim of zero coronavirus infections in military is bogus, sign of intimidating rivals, experts say
China has recast itself as a global leader in defeating coronavirus — and nowhere is that more apparent than in their military. ( read original story …)
Tesla shares extend rally after China registration surge and nod from Goldman
Tesla’s stock extended its recent rally on Wednesday following a surge in China car registrations and after Goldman Sachs initiated coverage of the make … ( read original story …)
Taiwan debating changing name of major airline China Airlines amid coronavirus outbreak
Taiwan is debating changing the name of its largest airline, China Airlines, during the coronavirus outbreak over concerns that it causes confusion. ( read original story …)
Beijing reports one new imported COVID-19 case
Customs officers ask and record information of inbound passengers at the Capital International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, March 18, 2020. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao) BEIJING, April 15 (Xinhua) – … ( read original story …)
China must step up on Africa debt relief: Ghana finance minister
China must do more to help ease the debt burden of African countries facing economic calamity as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Ghana’s finance minister said. Speaking with the Center for … ( read…
