The U.S. counter-intelligence chief said on Tuesday he was worried about threats from China and Russia to disrupt the coronavirus vaccine supply chain in the United States. ( read original story …)
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China will give Myanmar some COVID-19 vaccines, says ministry
China will give Myanmar a batch of coronavirus vaccines for free, the Chinese foreign ministry announced on Tuesday, as the government’s top diplomat wrapped up a two-day visit to Myanmar. ( read original story …)
Bengaluru Is the New Shenzhen as Apps Displace Devices
Bengaluru Bengaluru Is the New Shenzhen as Apps Displac… High tech has always meant cool stuff. Pathbreaking devices have repeatedly expanded the frontiers of consumer electronics, from the early … ( read original story …)
Shenzhen courts to focus on education of judicial talent
Plan to increase confidence in city’s ability to resolve international disputes Courts in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, will emphasize education of judicial talent by improving their ability to … ( read original story …)
China wants to open up its financial markets to foreigners — but it’s a long road ahead
Regardless of the pandemic or geopolitical tensions, China has stuck to plans to increase the ability of foreigners to participate in the local financial market. ( read original story …)
Democrats’ China connections keep piling up
Ties between prominent current and former Democrats and China continue to crop up, even as the Chinese Communist Party is trading fiery rhetoric with the Trump administration over its support of … ( read original…
China reports 115 new coronavirus cases, biggest increase in five months
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Mainland China reported 115 new COVID-19 cases on Jan. 12, up from 55 cases a day earlier, the country’s national health authority said on Wednesday, the highest daily increase … ( read…
Third time’s the charm? Brazil scales back efficacy claims for COVID-19 vaccine from China
In the third in a series of conflicting announcements about a Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccine candidate, Brazilian researchers reported today that the results of their efficacy trial were less … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus: US counter-intelligence chief fears China, Russia threats to vaccine supply chain
William Evanina says adversaries are trying to interfere with the US government’s Operation Warp Speed Russia and China have denied US accusations that hackers linked to their governments tried to … ( read original story…
Taiwan Seeks Closer US Ties After Trump Lifts Limits, China Protests
“Every time there’s a positive movement, Beijing reacts irrationally, including military intimidation or inflammatory rhetoric,” the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York told Newsweek as … ( read original story …)
Senior intelligence official says China, Russia targeting COVID-19 vaccine supply chain
William Evanina, the director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC), said Tuesday he was concerned about efforts by China and Russia to target the COVID-19 vaccine supply … ( read original story …)
Bangalore Is the New Shenzhen as Apps Displace Devices
Right-wing Cuban Americans believe they’re fighting U.S. communism. Voice: Bangalore Is the New Shenzhen as Apps Displace Devices Bangalore Is the New Shenzhen as Apps Displac… High tech has … ( read original story …)
China’s Economy Surges, and So Does Its Currency
The renminbi has reached its strongest level in more than two years and shows no signs of stopping, signaling Chinese dominance in manufacturing and giving Biden breathing room. ( read original story …)