OMA has housed the Tencent Beijing Headquarters in China within a giant glass building that is punctured by geometric insets and has interiors that mimic a small city. Located at the edge of … (…
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Not all of China is recovering from the economic hit from coronavirus at the same rate, survey finds
The economic recovery in China from the shock of the coronavirus is only happening in part of the country, according to an independent survey by the China Beige Book released Thursday. ( read original story…
Coronavirus: Hong Kong Tourism Board boss says city’s return to leisure travel should start with Shenzhen
Shenzhen should be first in line for re-establishing tourism links with Hong Kong, followed by Guangzhou and other parts of Greater Bay Area, official says. ( read original story …)
China’s slow consumption recovery upset by wary low-income households
Months after China brought its coronavirus epidemic under control, its consumers are slowly opening their wallets again – but the hard days of lockdowns still weigh on many shellshocked lower-income … ( read original story…
Heroes in Harm’s Way: Covid-19 show sparks sexism debate in China
A highly anticipated drama about Covid-19 has come under fierce criticism for downplaying the role of women during China’s epidemic fight. “Heroes in Harm’s Way” premiered on China’s flagship TV … ( read original story…
China’s post-pandemic recovery has severe regional imbalances – survey
While China’s coastal provinces and major cities are recovering from the coronavirus pandemic, firms in its poorer western and central provinces are falling well behind in metrics like output and … ( read original story…
Coronavirus recovery: what China’s blockbuster August economic data reveals
China’s blockbuster August data shows that the country’s economic recovery has gained further strength after its V-shaped rebound in the second quarter. All major activity indicators beat market … ( read original story …)
China’s Pledge to Be Carbon Neutral by 2060: What it Means
Under international pressure to do more to address global warming, Xi Jinping made a surprise commitment to drastically reduce emissions. Now comes the hard part. ( read original story …)
Pompeo warns of China influence in state, local governments
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Wednesday that China was aggressively attempting to influence state and local governments, including through seemingly … ( read original story …)
Pompeo accuses China of fomenting US racial unrest
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday accused China of trying to foment unrest in the United States through its criticism of racism. ( read original story …)
As Decoupling Grows, the West Risks Losing Insight Into China
As Decoupling Grows, the West Risks Losing Insight Into China As Decoupling Grows, the West Risks Losing… As a college student studying Mandarin in the 1960s, former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary … ( read original…
Call it ‘China virus’: Donald Trump
And right now we’re doing it again,” he asserted, amidst an applause from his supporters. “It’s the China virus. It’s not the coronavirus. Corona sounds like a place in Italy, a beautiful place. It’s ……
Trump has ‘shady political motives’ in blaming China for pandemic, Beijing official says
The attacks from China’s foreign ministry come a day after Trump accused Beijing of allowing the virus to escape its borders and “infect the world.” … ( read original story …)