Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday Britain had to be vigilant about China’s involvement in the country’s critical infrastructure but added the government should not become Sinophobic. ( read original story …)
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NASA scientist pleads guilty to lying about China ties
A senior NASA scientist pleaded guilty on Wednesday to lying about his ties to a program that encourages researchers to develop relationships with China in exchange for grants, the U.S. Department of … ( read…
U.S. Bans All Cotton and Tomatoes From Xinjiang Region of China
The sweeping ban, which was based on concerns about forced labor in the region, could compel companies to reorganize their multinational supply chains. ( read original story …)
China Coronavirus Vaccine Only 50% Effective, Researchers Say
A coronavirus vaccine from China is significantly less effective than previous data suggested, according to researchers conducting trials in Brazil. Scientists at the state-run Butantan Institute … ( read original story …)
US to block cotton from China region targeted in crackdown
The U.S. government announced Wednesday that it will halt imports of cotton and tomatoes from the Uighur region of China in its most sweeping action yet to pressure the … ( read original story …)
China in darkest period for human rights since Tiananmen, says rights group
Human Rights Watch lists persecutions in Xinjiang, Mongolia, Tibet and Hong Kong but notes new willingness to condemn Beijing … ( read original story …)
UNRWA in Syria receives equipment of personal protection from Corona offered by china
The office of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Damascus on Wednesday received personal protection equipment for confronting coronavirus offered by China. ( read original story …)
New China Defense Law Could ‘Justify’ PLA Action Against U.S.—Think Tank
Taiwan’s national security think tank told Newsweek that Beijing could use the amended legislation to legitimize military action in defense of its national interests. ( read original story …)
Most China, South Korean executives see Biden improving Washington-Beijing ties, survey shows
Chinese and South Korean business leaders are much more optimistic than their Japanese counterparts about the prospect for better US-China relations under the incoming administration of Joe Biden, … ( read original story …)
Human Rights Watch slams China’s ‘appalling year’ of violations
China had an “appalling year” for human rights in 2020, a leading advocacy group said on Wednesday, with a crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong, repression of Muslim Uighurs and the silencing of people ……
China’s Sinovac defends COVID-19 vaccine after disappointing Brazil data
China’s Sinovac Biotech defended the safety and efficacy of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, after researchers in Brazil released late-stage clinical data showing efficacy that was much … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus in China: Heilongjiang declares state of emergency as outbreak spreads
Heilongjiang is the latest virus hotspot in the north of the country, which has seen a spike in cases in recent weeks. ( read original story …)
China pledges to help Indonesia in fight against coronavirus
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has pledged that China will help Indonesia fight the coronavirus by sharing its experiences, providing vaccines and supporting the Southeast Asian country as it begins … ( read original story…
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