Tesla Inc plans to start manufacturing electric vehicle (EV) chargers in China in 2021, according to a document submitted to the Shanghai authorities by the U.S. firm which is seeking to expand sales … (…
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Politics live updates: China’s President Xi congratulates Joe Biden, Russia’s Putin still a holdout
Chinese President’s Xi Jinping on Wednesday congratulated Joe Biden on his election win, among the last world leaders to do so. ( read original story …)
As China War Threat Continues, Trump EPA Head Cancels Taiwan Trip
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency head Andrew Wheeler was scheduled to visit Taiwan for three days in December in what would have been the fourth high-profile trip to the island since August. ( read original story…
Beijing moves towards ‘comprehensive jurisdiction’ over Hong Kong
Beijing and its allies in Hong Kong have been advocating “judicial reform” for a while now. To that, they may add “legal reform”. All that has come after what is effectively “a legislative reform”, in…
China’s Liu He vows Beijing will not give up economic opening with ‘dual circulation’ strategy
Premier Liu He, the top economic adviser to President Xi Jinping, has reiterated that China’s new focus on its domestic market and technological independence does not mean it is cutting links with the … (…
China and Japan to resume coronavirus-hit business travel
China and Japan have agreed to resume coronavirus-hit business travel by the end of next month and to forge ahead with multilateral trade deals, as they seek to strengthen ties ahead of the incoming ……
ANA to launch flight to China’s Shenzhen once a week
TOKYO — All Nippon Airways announced on Wednesday that it will launch flights connecting Narita Airport in Tokyo to Shenzhen in China once a week from Dec. 14, after the two countries agreed to ……
Hong Kong chief announces law to further tighten Beijing’s grip
Hong Kong will introduce a bill that will ban any MP from public office if they support independence for the former colony or encourage any form of foreign interference.Carrie Lam, leader of the … (…
The Cybersecurity 202: China is likely to be Biden’s biggest cybersecurity challenge
China is shaping up to be the Biden administration’s biggest cybersecurity headache. In nearly every sphere of digital conflict, China will pose the greatest challenge during the next four years, … ( read original story…
5 things to know for November 25: Covid-19, Biden, immigration, China, opioids
More than 60% of Americans changed their Thanksgiving plans due to Covid-19, a new poll shows. Whether you’re doing turkey or takeout, have a safe and happy holiday. We’ll be back in your inbox Friday…
Biden and China
Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and the two George Bushes all tried to integrate China into the global economy and political system. Doing so, they believed, could persuade China to accept international … ( read original…
Hong Kong leader vows to deepen ties with Beijing
Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam has vowed to deepen ties with mainland China and pledged to rescue the city from “chaos”, using an annual policy address to hint at a further political clampdown ……
Hong Kong’s Leader Lays Out Future Tied to Beijing After Unrest
Last year, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam only made it through a few lines of her annual policy address before pro-democracy lawmakers forced her to flee the chamber and deliver it virtually. ( read…