FTSE Russell will delete a further three firms from its global equity indexes after guidance on an executive order by outgoing President Donald Trump barring U.S. investments in some Chinese companies … ( read original…
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China suspends imports from Brazil pork plant over coronavirus concerns, meat group says
China has suspended imports from a Brazilian pork plant operated by privately-owned Aurora Alimentos over coronavirus concerns, according to a statement from meat trade group on Monday, in the latest … ( read original story…
China giving COVID-19 vaccine to 50 million in a month, Israel vaccinating so fast it’s running out of vaccine
China is aiming to administer the first dose of the vaccine to 50 million people before Jan. 15 and the second shot by Feb. 5. Lunar New Years festivities begin on Feb. 11. Health officials…
Beijing’s Bid for Financial Supremacy
China plans to displace the U.S. as investors’ top target, and global crises have sped up its effort. ( read original story …)
Hong Kong not an ‘independent judicial kingdom’: pro-Beijing heavyweight doubles down on reform calls
Pro-Beijing heavyweight Tam Yiu-chung has doubled down on calls to reform Hong Kong’s judiciary, expressing regret that “judicial independence” has been misinterpreted as “an independent judicial … ( read original story …)
Universal Beijing Resort prepares for full operation
On the last day of 2020, Universal Beijing Resort announced the completion of major construction on its capital theme park and it is now moving full-speed ahead in preparation for the much anticipated … (…
In a Topsy-Turvy Pandemic World, China Offers Its Version of Freedom
Surveillance and censorship bolster Beijing’s uncompromising grip on power. But in the country’s cities and streets, people have resumed normal lives. ( read original story …)
China Focus: Beijing sees record low PM2.5 density in 2020
Photo taken with a mobile phone shows a view in the Palace Museum in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 1, 2020. (Xinhua/Meng Chenguang) The improved air quality marked a step closer to meeting the ……
A Chinese Woman Wears a Mask in Shopping Area in Beijing, China
A Chinese woman wears a face mask while walking through a shopping area in Beijing on Monday, January 4, 2021. China’s capital has recorded new Covid-19 cases in the last week which has prompted local…
China Denies Coronavirus Leaked from Wuhan Lab, Says Global Outbreaks Caused Pandemic
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying’s remarks came amidst reports that a tenmember team of the World Health Organisation (WHO) scientists would visit China this month to probe the … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus pandemic likely to have caused by global outbreaks, claims China’s foreign minister
Beijing has faced flak from the international community for allegedly covering up the infection’s transmission and for acting slowly to stop its dispersion. ( read original story …)
Inovio Strikes $100M Coronavirus Vaccine Licensing Deal With China’s Advaccine
Shares of Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: INO), which is developing a DNA vaccine against the novel coronavirus, were advancing Monday. What Happened: Plymouth … ( read original story …)
Chinese Saleswoman Wears Mask in Beijing, China
A Chinese saleswoman wears a face mask while waiting for customers at her outside stall in Beijing on Monday, January 4, 2021. China’s capital has recorded new Covid-19 cases in the last week which ……
