China’s latest official figures have confirmed it was the only major economy to see growth in 2020. The world’s second largest economy says it grew 2.3% last year, with the final quarter seeing growth ……
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China GDP: Economy grows 2.3% in 2020 as recovery quickens
China’s economy grew more than expected last year, even as the rest of the world was upended by the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story …)
Joe Biden’s Early Test From Moscow and Beijing
An expiring arms-control deal is a chance to address hypersonics and make China come to the table. ( read original story …)
China-US rivalry: how the Gulf War sparked Beijing’s military revolution
The Gulf War sparked 30 years of chaos and turmoil in the once powerful Middle Eastern country but also served as a rude awakening for China’s military leaders. With the technology and firepower on ……
Exclusive: Trump slams China’s Huawei, halting shipments from Intel, others – sources
The Trump administration notified several Huawei suppliers, including chipmaker Intel, that it is revoking certain licenses to sell to the Chinese company and intends to reject dozens of other … ( read original story …)
China’s economic recovery to quicken in fourth quarter, herald stronger 2021
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s economic recovery likely accelerated in the fourth quarter, driven by stronger demand at home and abroad and policy stimulus which is expected to provide a solid boost into … ( read…
Mainland China on high alert after COVID-19 outbreak near N. Korea
Mainland China is on high alert for another coronavirus outbreak wave, six days after the one-year anniversary of the first fatality in Wuhan that has surpassed 2 million fatalities and 95 million … ( read…
Biden inauguration, ECB meeting, China GDP
Mr Biden is set to rescind the Muslim travel ban that Mr Trump installed. He will also propose legislation that would provide a path to citizenship for the 11m immigrants who live illegally in America…
The EU could throw out its landmark trade deal with China over concerns about Beijing’s human rights record
Anxiety about the deal with China includes concerns over alleged human rights abuses and fears of harming relations with the new Biden administration. ( read original story …)
Democracy is dead if we don’t hold Beijing to account for what is happening in Hong Kong
Just a few years ago, Hong Kong was celebrated for its autonomy. It was hailed as a unique place, governed by UN-recognised laws designed to protect Hong Kong’s values, culture, identity and ability t ……
Beijing hopes Germany will continue China-friendly approach after Armin Laschet wins Christian Democrat Union leadership race
has been seen as a promising development by Beijing, observers say, raising hopes that he will continue to adopt a pragmatic approach to China if he succeeds her as chancellor. While the choice of the…
Coronavirus: China reports 96 new infections, links superspreader to 102 asymptomatic cases
Authorities in Jilin province say superspreader is a 45-year-old man who has been touring the region giving lectures on health. ( read original story …)
China’s Hebei reports 72 confirmed corona cases
Corona is wreaking havoc in its birthplace, China. North China’s Hebei province reported 72 locally transmitted confirmed corona cas..|News Track … ( read original story …)
