In a groundbreaking mission of cultural diplomacy, 104 Philadelphia Orchestra musicians headed off to a nation where Western classical music was banned and their reception anything but assured. ( read original story …)
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zaha hadid architects masterplans shenzhen’s huanggang port area in china
(ZHA) has revealed its design for the huanggang port area masterplan in shenzhen, china. the architects explain that the site will be an important node of the guangzhou-shenzhen science and technology … ( read original…
Design to further drive city’s development of Shenzhen
Officials including Shenzhen Party Chief Wang Weizhong, experts and entrepreneurs inspect the international exhibition hall of the Sino-Finnish Design Park. Photos courtesy of Sino-Finnish Design Park … ( read original story …)
China Accuses U.S. of Hypocrisy After Kelly Craft’s Human Rights Remarks
Ambassador Kelly Craft, Washington’s permanent representative to the United Nations, called for reforms to the Human Rights Council—to which China was elected in October. ( read original story …)
I.C.C. Won’t Investigate China’s Detention of Muslims
The International Criminal Court’s decision angered rights activists, who had lobbied it to investigate China’s repressive policies against Uighurs. ( read original story …)
Revealed: China suspected of spying on Americans via Caribbean phone networks
Security expert claims Chinese surveillance may have affected tens of thousands of Americans … ( read original story …)
China suspends top credit rating agency as defaults hit market
China has suspended one of its top credit rating agencies after a former executive was accused of taking “massive” bribes, as a growing pile of defaults rattle the country’s $4tn corporate debt market … (…
Australia says it will pursue all avenues on reports of China coal restrictions
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said any shift by China away from imports of high quality Australian coal would be a “lose-lose” for the environment and trading relationship. ( read original story …)
Coronavirus: China ‘must detect asymptomatic cases’ to prevent Lunar New Year spread
China needs to ensure effective testing and detection of asymptomatic Covid-19 cases to control the spread of the coronavirus during the new year and Lunar New Year, a top government expert has said. ( read…
China’s Economy Continues Broad Recovery Despite Covid-19 Surge Elsewhere
China’s economic activity extended its momentum in November with an across-the-board recovery, putting the world’s second largest economy on stronger footing as it approaches the end of a tumultuous … ( read original story …)
China’s industrial production rises at fastest rate this year
China’s economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis continued to power ahead in November as crucial indicators of activity rose at their fastest rates this year. Industrial production increased 7 … ( read original story …)
Brazil says China ‘not transparent’ on COVID-19 vaccine emergency use
Brazil’s health regulator Anvisa said on Monday that China’s health authorities are not transparent in authorizing emergency use of COVID-19 vaccines, a statement that may further inflame political … ( read original story …)
Xi’s China is preparing for a new world order
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