China and South Korea agreed to ease quarantine requirements for some business travelers, Beijing’s first such move to revive essential economic activities disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story …)
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China Eases Border Controls for Business Travel With South Korea
South Korea said it has agreed with China to ease quarantine requirements for business travelers, Beijing’s first such move to revive essential economic activities disrupted by the coronavirus … ( read original story …)
China’s Attitude to Crypto Can’t Change Significantly in the Short Term: Expert
Chinese gov’s attitude towards crypto cannot change significantly in the short term, according to an expert. The attitude of the Chinese government towards crypto cannot change significantly in the … ( read original story …)
China, South Korea Move to Revive Business Travel Between Them
South Korea says it has agreed with China to start facilitating some business travel between the two Asian neighbors, in Beijing’s first formal bilateral program to ease border controls. ( read original story …)
How foreigners, especially black people, became unwelcome in parts of China amid COVID crisis
Since March, anti-black racism has increased in China. Some American expats say it is the result of coronavirus propaganda. ( read original story …)
International New Economic Research Institute (INERI) launched the “China Blockchain City Index” and “China Mutual Aid City Index”
International New Economic Research Institute (INERI) and EAS Global Mutual Aid Platform (EAS) today jointly launched the “China Blockchain City Index” and “China Mutual Aid City Index”. Shenzhen … ( read original story …)
Why Bitcoin Exchanges Are Building Their Own Blockchain
Bitcoin exchanges are building their own native blockchain networks to build an economic moat and grow market share. But they are developing for different use cases. ( read original story …)
China appears to be upping surveillance in the country amid the coronavirus — even putting cameras into people’s homes
“It made me feel like I truly was a prisoner in my own home,” one resident told CNN, after a camera was installed pointing directly at her front door. ( read original story …)
Bank of China to expand its fintech innovation regulatory pilot project to six more cities
Bank of China will be expanding its fintech innovation regulatory pilot project to six more cities and districts. In 2019, the bank had launched the project in Beijing. According to the bank, … ( read…
China parliament to start key annual session on May 22
China’s parliament will start its key annual session on May 22, more than two months later than originally planned due to the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak, the latest sign that the country is ……
IPO Update: TRX Insurance Proposes IPO Terms
TRX Insurance aims to raise nearly $13 million in a U.S. IPO. The firm operates an online insurance marketplace in China. TIRX has produced contracting revenue … ( read original story …)
Crypto Today: XRP bulls shine smashing the big $0.2000 restoring buyer confidence
BTC/USD is currently trading at $7780 (+0.85%), near-term consolidation being observed, with the bulls gunning for a big $8000 return. ETH/USD is currently trading at $197 (+1.25%), consolidating … ( read original story …)
Cheaper electricity in China’s Sichuan city to cushion Bitcoin miners from halving uncertainties
Sichuan city in China is dealing with surplus hydroelectric power that has pushed the price to 3 USD cents. Bitcoin miners have been encouraged to seek permits and take advantage of the cheaper … (…