By exhibiting a strong commitment to enforce licensing commitments, and establishing a process that fairly settles wireless disputes, the United States will cement its role as the leader in wireless … ( read original story…
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‘It’s a time bomb’: Philippine analysts say Beijing’s coastguard law sets stage for armed conflict in South China Sea
The new legislation allows the coastguard to fire on foreign vessels in disputed waters, board and inspect ships, and demolish structures built by other countries. ( read original story …)
Biden bans linking Covid-19 to China in bid to quell racist backlash in US
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders put ‘at risk’ by inflammatory and xenophobic descriptions of coronavirus, memo says. ( read original story …)
People choose to stay in Shenzhen to enjoy Spring Festival
The Shenzhen COVID-19 prevention and control authorities recently issued a circular urging people currently residing in the city to spend the upcoming Spring Festival holiday locally to prevent … ( read original story …)
China industrial profits surge 20.1% y/y in December
Profits at China’s industrial firms surged 20.1% year-on-year in December to 707.11 billion yuan ($109.40 billion), official data showed on Wednesday. ( read original story …)
COVID Anal Swabs for Beijing Residents More Accurate, Says Chinese Expert
Hundreds of thousands living in a key Beijing district have undergone antibody tests, as well as throat, nasal and anal swabs as the Chinese capital attempts to halt its second wave. ( read original story…
The US has accused China of carrying out genocide. Will it now boycott the 2022 Beijing Olympics?
The United States’ determination that China is committing genocide in Xinjiang presents a rare moral predicament for athletes and countries preparing to compete in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. ( read original story …)
China, India’s COVID-19 Vaccinations to Stretch to Late 2022: Study
COVID-19 vaccination programmes in China and India will stretch until late 2022 due to the sheer size of their population, and more than 85 poor countries will not have widespread access to vaccines … (…
Fish on ships: Frozen imports pile up in globally key China port
Dalian port officials reportedly testing fish cargoes for coronavirus causing backlogs throughout global supply chain. ( read original story …)
How New Zealand can respond to US’ charge of genocide against China
New Zealand should strongly support China becoming more transparent and improving its credibility on human rights, says Alexander Gillespie. ( read original story …)
China injects more than 22 million doses of coronavirus vaccines
China has administered about 22.8 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, a health official said on Wednesday, as the country steps up its campaign ahead of next month’s Lunar New Year holidays and the … (…
‘China owes us an explanation’: Senators flag Beijing law allowing coast guard to fire on foreign ships
The law, which was passed last week and takes effect on February 1, also allows members of the Chinese coast guard to destroy structures built by foreign countries on reefs claimed by Beijing and to…
New Pro-Beijing Party Signals China’s Future Plans for Hong Kong
As China moves to neutralize Hong Kong’s pro-democracy opposition, it’s also giving the green light to a new political party that provides a window into how Beijing may change the territory in the … (…
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