The Ministry of State Security has said that a bioweapon could be developed for use against individuals of a certain racial background.
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China to develop Xinjiang free trade zone despite Western sanctions
China on Tuesday set out plans to develop a free trade zone in its northwestern Xinjiang region, rooting it in President Xi Jinping’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative to connect the country to Europe through…
China’s Shenzhen continues electric bus revolution, other cities to follow suit
Shenzhen ditched diesel buses and went fully electric in 2017, a world first, with its taxi fleet not far behind. Other Chinese cities have since followed suit, with many aiming to fully switch their …
Facing Population Decline, China’s Xi Promotes ’Childbirth Culture’ for Women
Xi Jinping underscored his concerns about China’s shrinking population and his more conservative social views about women’s roles in a speech Monday.
What China wants from Israel-Hamas war
There are hopes China could tap into its close relationship with Iran, which backs Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, to de-escalate the situation. US officials apparently pressed Mr Wang to “urge calm” with…
Exclusive: China’s CNOOC, two chemical firms looking at Shell Singapore assets – sources
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China’s top spy agency warns of ‘gene weapons’ able to target specific ethnicity or race
Some nations targeting Chinese population for ‘ulterior motives’, China’s Ministry of State Security says on official WeChat account without offering details or evidence in support of claim.
Chinese factory activity contracts in October as pandemic recovery falters
An official survey of manufacturers shows China’s factory activity contracted in October, suggesting the economy remains on uneven footing. The purchasing managers’ index, or PMI, fell to 49.
Beijing’s credit supply expands, financing costs decline
In the first three quarters of the year, Beijing witnessed a steady increase in its total credit supply, with 1.02 trillion yuan (US$139.13 billion) in new loans issued, surpassing the previous year by 222.
China’s short-term money rates spike, markets expect more policy easing
China’s short-term money rates spiked on Tuesday, the last trading day of the month, driven up by higher seasonal demand for cash, while markets continue to expect the central bank to inject more liquidity in…
Northern China chokes under severe pollution
Tens of millions of people across northern China were under severe pollution warnings Tuesday, with authorities urging them to reduce outdoor activities as a greyish smog enveloped the region.Authorities urged residents to “to reduce going…
Beijing’s top spy agency cracks down on illegal foreign weather stations amid push to stop data leaving China
State security ministry investigates over 3,000 overseas-related meteorological stations, saying they pose risks and threats to national security.
TaiwanPlus and ARTE Team Up to Strike a Chord With “BPM ECSTASY: The Techno Wave Between Taipei and Beijing”
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