China has successfully sent nine satellites into orbit in its first commercial launch of a rocket from a platform at sea, state media reported on Wednesday. ( read original story …)
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Pandemic Sharpens ‘Battle for the Soul’ of United Nations Between U.S. and China
In a declaration to mark the 75th anniversary of the United Nations – agreed by the General Assembly in July and to be adopted by world leaders on Monday – the United States, Brit ……
China says military drills near Taiwan were a ‘necessary action’
Chinese military drills off Taiwan’s southwest coast last week were a “necessary action” to protect China’s sovereignty, Beijing said on Wednesday, after Taiwan complained the large-scale air and … ( read original story …)
Shenzhen launches marital information-sharing system with banks to prevent speculators from posing as first-time buyers
Shenzhen, China’s answer to Silicon Valley, has set up an information-sharing system that will allow banks to access homebuyers’ marital status, closing a loophole that let married buyers amass … ( read original story …)
China approves six fixed-asset investment projects worth 88.2 billion yuan in August
China’s state planner said on Wednesday it approved 6 fixed-asset investment projects worth a combined 88.2 billion yuan ($13.03 billion) in August. ( read original story …)
China suspends poultry imports from second U.S. plant over COVID-19, industry group says
China has suspended imports from an OK Foods poultry plant in Fort Smith, Arkansas, because of coronavirus cases among workers, the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council said on Tuesday. ( read original story …)
In Coronavirus Vaccine Race, China Inoculates Thousands Before Trials Are Completed
In Coronavirus Vaccine Race, China Inoculates Thousands Before Trials Are Completed SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – China is inoculating tens of thousands of its citizens with experimental coronavirus … ( read original story …)
WTO faults US over Trump’s China tariffs
The World Trade Organization has upheld a complaint by China over additional US duties on some $250 billion of Chinese goods, a decision that sparked outrage in Washington. ( read original story …)
China approves 6 fixed-asset investment projects worth 88.2 bln yuan in Aug
China’s state planner said on Wednesday it approved 6 fixed-asset investment projects worth a combined 88.2 billion yuan ($13.03 billion) in August. ( read original story …)
FOCUS-In coronavirus vaccine race, China inoculates thousands before trials are completed
China is inoculating tens of thousands of its citizens with experimental coronavirus vaccines and attracting international interest in their development, despite expert concerns over the safety of … ( read original story …)
Tucker Carlson claims coronavirus is known as COVID “to obscure any relationship” between the virus and China
They wanted the most generic possible name for it, they wanted to obscure any relationship between this new virus and the Chinese government” TUCKER CARLSON (HOST): Scientists who simply believe what … ( read original…
Trump attacks WTO after it says US tariffs on China broke global trade rules
President says he has to ‘do something’ about the body after it rules that duties on $200bn worth of Chinese goods breached regulations … ( read original story …)
Disney’s ‘Mulan’ Disappoints at China Box Office
Disney’s live-action remake had already drawn a global backlash. Chinese audiences mocked it for other reasons, including historical inaccuracies and stereotyping. ( read original story …)
